All Posts from Cheri Russo
WOUB opened the door for Jack Briggs to have his dream sports broadcasting career
Briggs was a radio and television major and graduated from Ohio University in 1973 ATHENS, OH – Jack Briggs’ LinkedIn profile lists his current employer as “Briggs World,” a funny play… Read More
The Housing Squeeze: A town in southeast Ohio comes around to the idea of sheltering those experiencing homelessness
A Marietta drop-in center has shifted public sentiment, and city officials are now endorsing an overnight shelter. One man shares what it’s like being homeless in a small town where… Read More
WOUB Senior Spotlight: Haley Swaino
By Kae Walther ATHENS, OH – While Haley Swaino is graduating from Ohio University this spring, she will not be leaving Athens or WOUB. The senior journalism news and information… Read More
Current student Darayus Sethna takes full advantage of “WOUB Wednesdays”
ATHENS, OH – When Darayus Sethna, a junior Honors Tutorial College student focused on studying news and information, attends a WOUB Wednesday, he isn’t just going to hear from an Ohio… Read More
Former WOUB Student Jack Caudill celebrates 40 years on the air in Rapid City, South Dakota
Caudill was a radio and television major who graduated from Ohio University in 1983 ATHENS, OH – Former WOUB Student Jack Caudill has a day named after him in Rapid City,… Read More
WOUB Senior Spotlight: Zack Mothersbaugh
By Kae Walther ATHENS, OH – Zack Mothersbaugh’s time at Ohio University and WOUB has solidified his love for sports media and has given him the confidence to go after the… Read More
Former WOUB student Allie LaForce loves covering the madness
ATHENS, OH – As a television sideline reporter for CBS during the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, Allie LaForce (H.T.C. ’11) is covering the Sweet 16 and Elite 8… Read More
WOUB News takes an in-depth look at the housing crisis in new reporting project called “The Housing Squeeze”
The first two stories of the series are being released today (March 28, 2024). You can find it at www.woub.org/the-housing-squeeze ATHENS, OH – The housing crisis is impacting people in our… Read More
WOUB Senior Spotlight: Payton Brooker
By Kae Walther ATHENS, OH – Payton Brooker is a man with a sports mission. The journalism news and information major will also earn a minor in sports management when he… Read More
WOUB’s “Our Ohio” high school documentary project films will be featured at 2024 Athens International Film and Video Festival
ATHENS, OH – Films created during the WOUB 2021-22 and 22-23 Our Ohio high school documentary film project will be shown during the upcoming Athens International Film and Video Festival… Read More
Former WOUB student Paula Shugart is inducted into the Ohio Communication Hall of Fame
Shugart recently stepped down from the Miss University Organization where she served as president ATHENS, OH – In her 23 years as president of the Miss Universe Organization, Paula Shugart (B.S.C.,… Read More
WOUB Senior Spotlight: Silver Barker
By Kae Walther ATHENS, OH – When Silver Barker walks across the graduation stage this May, she knows where she’s headed next. Barker has already accepted a job as a multi-skilled… Read More
WOUB students travel to CMA Convention and cover the Big East Basketball Tournament
ATHENS, OH – As the annual NCAA basketball tournament gets underway this week, some students from WOUB are watching the controversy surrounding which Big East teams were selected with insider knowledge…. Read More
Jaime Baker breaks down barriers to become a “Woman of Impact”
Baker majored in broadcast journalism and graduated from Ohio University in 2009 ATHENS, OH – When Jaime Baker came to Athens from the Pittsburgh area in 2005, she had her sights… Read More
First episode of “150 Days” podcast has been released
The eight-episode limited series podcast is an extension of WOUB’s 150 Days reporting project ATHENS, OH – If the state of Ohio comes and takes your children based on untrue… Read More
New WBNS president and general manager is “beyond grateful” for his experience at WOUB
Rogala was a radio and television major and graduated from Ohio University in 1982 ATHENS, OH – Rick Rogala’s career has come full circle. The Chicago native was recently named president… Read More
WOUB Senior Spotlight: Claire Schiopota
By Kae Walther ATHENS, OH – Claire Schiopota, a senior studying journalism on the news and information with a minor in political science, says the possibilities for her future are endless… Read More
With a foundation at WOUB, Live Sports Technical Director Teri Rozic had the skills to lead the way for women at the network level
Rozic was a telecommunications video production major and graduated from Ohio University in 1998 ATHENS, OH – Teri Rozic’s life is a busy one, spent jumping from one major sporting… Read More
WOUB Senior Spotlight: Bryce Tinson
By Kae Walther ATHENS, OH – Ohio University journalism news and information senior, Bryce Tinson, calls his decision to come to Ohio University a “happy accident.” Tinson always knew he… Read More
New fund honoring Director and General Manager Emerita Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis will support student leaders at WOUB
Bailey Lewis retired in 2011 after leading WOUB for 14 years ATHENS, OH – The DR. CAROLYN BAILEY LEWIS LEADERSHIP AWARD AT WOUB PUBLIC MEDIA will be given out for the… Read More
WOUB is celebrating Women’s History Month across the region with screenings of “Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics”
ATHENS, OH – WOUB Public Media is partnering with Ohio University’s regional campuses and libraries across the area to celebrate Women’s History Month with screenings of Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics…. Read More
NPR Correspondent Laurel Wamsley developed her love for public radio by listening to WOUB
Wamsley was a media arts and studies public media fellow and graduated from Ohio University in 2010 ATHENS, OH – Growing up in Athens, Laurel Wamsley has vivid memories of sitting… Read More
VIDEO PREVIEW: New WOUB series “Foothill Features” will premiere this spring
The magazine-style program will showcase the sights, sounds and stories of our region ATHENS, OH – WOUB Public Media will start a new series this spring called Foothill Features. The magazine-style… Read More
WOUB Senior Spotlight: Olivia Roman
By Kae Walther ATHENS, OH – When Olivia Roman came to Athens from Hudson Valley, New York, she knew she wanted to study journalism news and information. Now, as she… Read More
WOUB is celebrating Leap Day during its next radio pledge drive
The Take the Leap drive will be held on February 29 and March 1 ATHENS, OH – February 29th only happens every four years. That’s why it’s an ideal time… Read More
- « Previous Page
- 1
- < <
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- > >
- 29
- Next Page »