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![Jack Briggs headshot](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jack-Briggs-featured-image-900x422.jpg)
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
![Bruce Cuthbertson headshot](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bruce-Cuthbertson-featured-image-900x422.png)
Former WOUB news director taught students the importance of getting the story right
Cuthbertson graduated from Ohio University in 1973 ATHENS, OH – Even though this is the first time a WOUB story has been written about him, Bruce Cuthbertson is a name that… Read More
![John Popovich Headshot](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/John-Popovich-featured-image-900x422.jpg)
John Popovich’s legendary career in sports started at WOUB
Popovich graduated from Ohio University in 1973 ATHENS, OH – John Popovich is a TV sports legend in Cincinnati where he worked for 40 years before retiring in 2019. But,… Read More
![Henry Heilbrunn headshot](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Henry-Heilbrunn-featured-image-900x422.jpg)
Henry Heilbrunn’s vast career in media and business started at WOUB
Heilbrunn graduated from Ohio University in 1973 ATHENS, OH – When Henry Heilbrunn arrived at Ohio University in the fall of 1969, he planned to study journalism to become a… Read More
![Eric Land standing at podium](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Eric-Land-featured-image-900x422.jpg)
WOUB experience helped prepare Eric Land for career in television management
Land graduated from Ohio University in 1973 ATHENS, OH – When Eric Land came to Ohio University as a student in 1969, he already had a great deal of experience… Read More
![Don Benson Headshot](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Don-Benson-featured-image-900x422.jpg)
Retired “Voice of America” Editor drew on his WOUB experience during 40+ year media career
Don Benson graduated from Ohio University in 1973 ATHENS, OH – When Don Benson came to Ohio University in 1969 from Rhode Island, he thought he wanted to be a… Read More
![Frank Robertson headshot](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Frank-Robertson-Featured-Image-900x422.jpg)
Retired TV News Anchor Frank Robertson credits his career to the unique WOUB experience
Robertson graduated in 1973 ATHENS, OH – When Frank Robertson came to Ohio from New Jersey in 1969 to attend Ohio University, he knew he was interested in broadcasting. But… Read More
![Tom McKee Headshot](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Tom-McKee-featured-image-900x422.jpg)
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
![Beagle and family holding Ohio University flag](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/bill-beagle-featured-image-900x422.jpg)
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
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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
![Bob Pondillo Headshot](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Bob-Pondillo-featured-image-900x422.jpg)
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
![Wes Osborn headshot behind microphone](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Wes-Osborn-featured-image-900x422.jpg)
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