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The 91ΧΤΕΔ experience – in the classroom and beyond – inspired the artwork of three student t-shirt design competition winners. The winning designs celebrate everything that makes an OHIO education special.

The 2025 Student Design Competition t-shirt designs mark the third season of partnership between 91ΧΤΕΔ’s School of Art + Design and the 91ΧΤΕΔ Alumni Association, and the first with a new retail partner: the

A jury of faculty, Advancement staff, students and alumni made final selections from student design submissions, awarding three scholarships to winners.

Artists in Professor JP Rhea’s graphic design course, Ella Chandler, Jalynn Eberts and Jordyn Roderick, won this year’s competition (conducted during Spring Semester 2025), along with $1,000 scholarships to continue their studies.

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Ella Chandler, senior graphic design major

Chandler's design features the local flora and fauna – from squirrels and bobcats to mushrooms and cherry blossoms – as special β€œAthens 91ΧΤΕΔ Postal Service” stamps.

β€œI am honored to have my design selected,” she said. β€œMy favorite thing about Athens is the wildlife, so I wanted to highlight that.” 

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Jalynn Eberts, senior graphic design major

The design by Eberts celebrates walks along the river on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway and highlights OHIO’s iconic lamppost.

β€œI've always enjoyed walking along this path during my time at 91ΧΤΕΔ, and I wanted to create a design to capture that,” she said. β€œI enjoyed this project and am honored to have one of my designs showcased for the alumni and future Bobcats to enjoy.”

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Jordyn Roderick, senior graphic design major 

Roderick’s design features a bold block β€œOU” type treatment and imagery of Peden Stadium, Bird Arena and the Convocation Center, celebrating Bobcat sporting events.

β€œI’m honored to have one of my designs selected, and I truly appreciate the kind feedback from the jury,” she said.

Alumni and students may purchase the shirts for $22.99 each on the