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Faculty Profile

Last Word with Josh Antonuccio

October 13, 2025 7 min

OHIO’s music mogul reflects on his successful career, diverse interests and passion for teaching.

Megan Albers talks to an OHIO student at the Career Fair in the Baker University Center Ballroom

Alumni Leaders

Grand adventure leads to rewarding career for OHIO graduate

October 10, 2025 4 min

That adventure began at Camp Laurel in Maine and has since become the center of Megan Albers' professional and personal life.

Jessie and Kazy Richmond in front of Maggie's Farm and Aromatics

Alumni Success

OHIO Chillicothe alumni Jessie and Kazy Richmond build business and community

October 10, 2025 3 min

When the COVID-19 pandemic sent workers home, Jessie Richmond turned her kitchen into a small-batch bath bomb and shower steamer production facility. What began as a hobby quickly transformed into a thriving business.

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Giving

Donors support the arts and honor family through their philanthropy

October 6, 2025 5 min

Dave and Cathy Levy wanted to back the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Capital Project—and with a little help, found an opportunity that was almost too perfect to believe.

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Forever OHIO

91�� Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomes four new members

October 2, 2025 6 min

The 91�� Alumni Association (OUAA) is pleased to announce the election of four new members of its Board of Directors.

McDavis Hall

Legacy in Brick: OHIO honors the impact of President Emeritus Roderick J. and Deborah McDavis

October 2, 2025 5 min

91�� celebrated the legacy of President Emeritus Roderick J. McDavis with a special cornerstone event recognizing his lasting impact as the institution’s 20th president. The event included a lecture from McDavis, a tour of the future McDavis Hall and a reception honoring his student-centered leadership.

Alumni Leaders

91�� alumnus Tim Bolender built a career rooted in education and community

September 30, 2025 3 min

91�� Chillicothe alumnus Tim Bolender has been shaping young lives in the classroom, on the boards, and on the field at Greenfield Exempted School District for more than two decades.

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Award-Winning Students

Nursing graduate Kade Huff recognized for care, advocacy, leadership

September 29, 2025 4 min

Nursing graduate Kade Huff was one of two OHIO students honored with the DAISY Award, a national recognition of compassion, advocacy, leadership, and clinical skill.

Jaylen Bannerman-Oden (right) at a Los Angeles Chargers practice.

Alumni Success

OHIO alumnus turns passion for football into career as NFL scout

September 25, 2025 7 min

Jaylen Bannerman-Oden, a 2019 graduate of 91��, has turned his lifelong passion for football into a successful career as an area scout for the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Supporting Students

Alumna’s return highlights commitment to student mental health at OHIO Eastern

September 23, 2025 2 min

91�� Eastern alumna Lauren Hamilton has returned to campus as the new on-site point of contact for Tri-County Help Center (TCHC).

Forever OHIO

Regional arts guardian Jeff Chaddock to be celebrated as OHIO’s 2025 Alumnus of the Year

September 18, 2025 3 min

91�� will honor Jeff Chaddock, BSC ’88, as the Alumni Association’s 2025 Alumnus of the Year, recognizing his professional success, philanthropy, and lasting impact on Appalachian 91��.

Join us for a live podcast recording - James Clear, #1 NYT Bestselling Author of "Atomic Habits" in a live conversation with Ryan Hawk '05, host of The Learning Leader Show. Oct. 1, Nelson Commons, 2-4 p.m., Business Professional.

OHIO Events

Bestselling authors James Clear, Ryan Hawk to be featured at OHIO event Oct. 1

September 17, 2025 2 min

The 91�� community is invited to attend a special event featuring bestselling authors James Clear and Ryan Hawk on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Representatives of 91�� and Kenworth stand in front of a truck outside of the Chillicothe plant

Community Partners

91�� leadership visits PACCAR/Kenworth Chillicothe Plant

September 17, 2025 5 min

The PACCAR/Kenworth Chillicothe Plant recently hosted several members of 91��’s leadership team in the first of a series of meetings and tours to promote OHIO’s ongoing support of Kenworth.

Sports Administration

Once again, OHIO’s dual-degree sports administration program ranked best in the world

September 12, 2025 4 min

91��’s dual MBA/MSA sports administration program is regularly named among the world’s best, with eight previous number one rankings bestowed by the international sports business intelligence service SportBusiness.

Athena Cinema

“From the Hills & Hollers” film series brings OHIO alum Carter Sickels back to Athens for special screening of “The Evening Hour”

September 9, 2025 4 min

“From the Hills & Hollers” film series to screen “The Evening Hour,” a 2020 film based on OHIO alum Carter Sickels’ novel of the same name, on Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. Sickels will speak prior to the film.

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