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A public health analyst learned valuable skills at WOUB
Bryan West graduated in 1972 ATHENS, OH – Bryan West came to Ohio University in 1970 to study political science. But he had a passion for radio and couldn’t pass… Read More
California PR Expert Deborah Pacyna learned vital skills at WOUB
Pacyna graduated from Ohio University in 1976 ATHENS, OH – Deborah Pacyna has been the director of public affairs for the California Association of Health Facilities for 12 years. And… Read More
Long-time Cincinnati TV reporter’s career began at WOUB
Tom McKee graduated from Ohio University in 1973 ATHENS, OH – During his 40-year career, Tom McKee covered some of the biggest news stories in the Cincinnati region as a… Read More
Dave Wingert’s successful career as a nationally syndicated radio personality started at WOUB
Wingert graduated from Ohio University in 1970 ATHENS, OH – Dave Wingert, known to his radio listeners as “Wingy,” remembers how he discovered his passion for radio very vividly. “When… Read More
Retail and Brand CEO Matt Rubel credits WOUB experience for the way he approaches business
Rubel graduated from Ohio University in 1979 ATHENS, OH – Even though renowned retail and brand CEO Matt Rubel didn’t take the path of a career in journalism, he says… Read More
AP Broadcast News Editor Mike Hammer learned vital writing skills at WOUB
Mike Hammer graduated from Ohio University in 1978 ATHENS, OH – Mike Hammer’s career has included flying on Air Force One multiple times with three different presidents. It’s a career… Read More
Former student’s teaching career was shaped by his experiences at WOUB
Stan Wenclewicz graduated in 1971 ATHENS, OH – November will mark 51 years since the deadly Marshall University football team plane crash, and former WOUB student Stan Wenclewicz ’71 says… Read More
After Following in His Father’s Footsteps Former Student Creates His Own Path
Mike Elliot graduated from Ohio University in 1976 ATHENS, OH – When Mike Elliot came to Athens from Connecticut in the early 1970s, he was excited to be attending a… Read More
WOUB Inspires Passion for Broadcasting
Cliff Ancier graduated from Ohio University in 1975 ATHENS, OH – When Cliff Ancier came to Ohio University in the early 1970’s he thought he wanted to study photography, but… Read More
Former WOUB Student Led the Way at ABC
Michael Karman graduated from Ohio University in 1976 ATHENS, OH – Michael Karman had a wide-ranging career working for the ABC network and credits all the opportunities he got to… Read More
Former WOUB Student Pays it Forward Through Scholarship
The Larry and JoAnn Katz Family Scholarship is award annually ATHENS, OH – WOUB student and Ohio University Sophomore Dylan Theisen didn’t expect to be paying to live in an… Read More
Music City Career Started at WOUB
Tom Knox worked as a student at WOUB from 1965 – 1970 ATHENS, OH – Tom Knox is now retired and enjoying a relaxing life in the Music City –… Read More
Career in International News Consulting Started at WOUB
Doug Drew graduated from Ohio University in 1978 ATHENS, OH – Doug Drew has had a wide-ranging broadcast television career which included time as an on-air reporter, a behind-the-scenes producer… Read More
Emmy-Winning Video Editor Credits WOUB with Success
Mark West volunteered at WOUB in the Mid-1970s ATHENS, OH – During Mark West’s vast career as an editor in broadcast television, he experienced working for places like NBC, Merv… Read More
Former WOUB Student Leads the Way for Women in Broadcasting
Mary Jane Reiter graduated in 1972 ATHENS, OH – When Mary Jane Reiter transferred to Ohio University from Toledo in 1970, she wanted to find a place where she could… Read More
WOUB Helped Former Student Find Her Voice
Beverly Mahone-Gibbs graduated from Ohio University in 1979 ATHENS, OH – Beverly Mahone-Gibbs’ WOUB story starts with a dream that had her going to college elsewhere. “I initially wanted to… Read More
Former WOUB Student Prepares for Book Release
Robert G. Lee worked as a student at WOUB in the late 1970s ATHENS, OH – A former WOUB student volunteer is getting ready to have a big month. Comedian… Read More
Lessons from WOUB Shape Vast Broadcasting Career
Bill Beagle was a student volunteer at WOUB from 1969-1973 ATHENS, OH – Bill Beagle ended up at Ohio University and WOUB on a whim. He followed a friend to… Read More
WOUB and Ohio University: A Family Tradition for the Fockes
Joe Focke started it all in 1969 ATHENS, OH – Joe Focke loves Ohio University and WOUB. And so does his family. A total of seven members of Focke’s family… Read More
Former WOUB Student has Hall of Fame Career but is not Done Yet
Bob Pondillo graduated from Ohio University in 1973 ATHENS, OH – Dr. Bob Pondillo, Ph.D., has done almost everything there is to do in broadcasting, film and academia and says… Read More
Former Student Found Love of Broadcasting at WOUB
Wes Osborn became successful disc jockey and marketing researcher ATHENS, OH – From the moment you talk with Wes Osborn, a 1973 radio and television graduate, you know he had… Read More
Former WOUB Student Directs PBS “A Capitol Fourth”
Paul Miller has worked on the program for more than 30 years ATHENS, OH – In his more than 30 years working on the production of A Capitol Fourth for… Read More
WOUB Prepares Executive Career Coach Beverly Jones to be a Successful Leader
Jones credits her journalism degree and time at WOUB for career success ATHENS, OH – Author, WOUB Podcast Host and Executive Career Coach Beverly Jones didn’t follow a career path… Read More
Mother’s Day Tribute: WOUB Mother and Daughter Duo Gina and Jennifer Moore
The Moore women say WOUB prepared them for successful careers in broadcasting ATHENS, OH – Mother and daughter (Veanise) Gina Moore and Jennifer Moore are the embodiment of the saying… Read More
Former WOUB Student Finds His Way Back to the Broadcast Booth
Bruce Goldberg never completely left WOUB or broadcasting behind ATHENS, OH – It’s been nearly 50 years since Bruce Goldberg graduated from Ohio University. During that time, he had a… Read More