You are viewing the "WOUB" Archives
Alumni-Developed WOUB Job Connection Program lands student Zanovia Criss a job offer before graduation
ATHENS, OH – When WOUB News Student Zanovia Criss of Columbus came to the first WOUB Wednesday during the fall semester of 2021, she admits that she just came to eat the free pizza. But what she got out of the session was much more than she bargained for. WOUB Wednesdays is a program that… Read More
“Hardwood Heroes” is returning to WOUB
The eight-episode season starts January 16 ATHENS, OH – Attention southeast Ohio high school basketball fans, after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hardwood Heroes (HH) returns to WOUB’s airwaves Sunday, January 16 at 11 p.m. “I think I speak for the entire staff when I say we are thrilled to bring back Hardwood… 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 I got to Ohio University, I knew I was going to minor in theatre. But I had no idea what I was going to major… Read More
WOUB is now live on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM customers will have access to educational and inspiring content from WOUB ATHENS, OH – WOUB Public Media announced today that it is now live streaming on DIRECTV STREAM. A dedicated live channel for WOUB is already available to all local DIRECTV STREAM customers, supplemented with additional PBS on-demand programming that will continue to… 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 his time at WOUB and Ohio University shaped how he approached business leadership. “The fundamental truths taught to me at WOUB and Ohio University remain… Read More
Cincinnati Morning TV Anchor Sheila Gray got her strong work ethic from WOUB
Gray graduated from Ohio University in 1986 ATHENS, OH – Growing up in Sidney, Ohio, Sheila Gray knew she wanted her career to be in television, but she wasn’t sure exactly what she wanted to do. “Ohio University had a great reputation for communications. It was the first college I visited when I started looking,… Read More
WOUB Employee Spotlight: Brand Visual Identity Supervisor Seann Anderson
Anderson has worked at WOUB since 2018 ATHENS, OH – As a native of southeastern Ohio, WOUB Brand Visual Identity Supervisor Seann Anderson knows how important the work he does at WOUB is to the people of the region. Due to the rural nature of the area, Anderson understands that WOUB is the only media… Read More
Former WOUB student is a girl with guts
Alanna Martella graduated from Ohio University in 2014 ATHENS, OH – When Alanna Martella was an Ohio University student working at WOUB Public Media, she was always ready and willing to work hard and learn. Many of her fellow students never knew that Martella also had many other things on her mind. “I was so… Read More
School technology director uses WOUB experience to livestream events
Nick Parsons graduated from Ohio University in 2006 and 2008 ATHENS, OH – Growing up in McConnelsville in Morgan County, Nick Parsons had no idea he’d end up working in technology in California. He credits it all to the hands-on experience he got working at WOUB Public Media. Parsons earned two degrees from Ohio University;… Read More
Ohio University Graduate and Former WOUB Student Jeff Bidwell is raising money to give Christmas to kids in Mayfield, Kentucky
Bidwell graduated from Ohio University in 1998 ATHENS, OH – As business owners, former WOUB student and Ohio University graduate Jeff Bidwell and his wife, Jennifer Rukavina-Bidwell, are victims of the devastating tornado that hit Mayfield, Kentucky last week. But their minds aren’t on the destruction of their flower shop, their minds are on doing… Read More
WOUB has been selected as a 2022 Report for America newsroom
Nearly 70 newsrooms were added to the program ATHENS, OH – Report for America announced the selection of WOUB, along with nearly 70 new host newsroom partners for the 2022 program. Applications are now open for approximately 150 new reporting corps positions, to help the national service program continue its growth, replace program graduates, and… Read More
Michael Orsborn Estrabillo’s public television career started at WOUB
Estrabillo graduated from Ohio University in 2009 ATHENS, OH – The road to becoming a staff videographer at Maryland Public Television (MPT) was a winding one, but Michael Orsborn Estrabillo says each piece of his journey was critical – especially his time at WOUB Public Media. “WOUB was where I got my start,” said Orsborn… Read More
WOUB is mourning the loss of former Director of Engineering Ted Ross
Ross passed away December 3 ATHENS, OH – WOUB is saying goodbye today to a long-time colleague and friend. Former WOUB Director of Engineering Ted Ross passed away on December 3 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. He was 64 years old. A memorial service celebrating his life is… 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 that he credits to the strong foundation he got working as a student at WOUB Public Media while in college. “I had a chance to… Read More
WOUB’s Our Ohio 2021 High School Documentary Film Project is a NETA Public Media Awards Finalist
ATHENS, OH – WOUB’s Our Ohio 2021 high school documentary film project is a finalist in the National Educational Telecommunications Association’s (NETA) 53rd Annual Public Media Awards (PMAs). Each year, the Public Media Awards celebrate NETA members’ finest work in community engagement, content, education, and marketing/communications. WOUB’s project is a finalist in the Learning Events… Read More
WOUB Member Spotlight: Anne Braxton
Braxton has been a member of WOUB since 1984 ATHENS, OH – Anne Braxton is a self-proclaimed news junkie. “I read three to four newspapers every day,” said Braxton. “And I listen religiously to WOUB and NPR, while watching PBS NewsHour every night.” Braxton grew up in southern Virginia and came to Athens in 1971… Read More
WOUB has uploaded classic episodes of Ramblin’ and Hocking Valley Bluegrass to WOUB Passport
ATHENS, OH – Episodes of two popular historic WOUB TV musical performance series are now available for streaming on WOUB Passport. Several episodes of Hocking Valley Bluegrass and Ramblin’ were recently uploaded. “We are so excited to be able to share these programs with members on WOUB Passport,” said WOUB General Manager Mark Brewer. “We… Read More
WOUB Member Spotlight: Cita Strauss
Strauss has been a member of WOUB since 1982 ATHENS, OH – When Cita Strauss came to Athens, Ohio from Cincinnati to attend Ohio University in 1973, she had no idea she’d make the area her permanent home. “There are so many people who come to school here and stay,” said Strauss. “There’s something about… Read More
WOUB Member Spotlight: Anne Holmes
Anne Holmes has been a member of WOUB since 1986 ATHENS, OH – When Anne Holmes moved to Chillicothe in 1968, she felt a little lost. “My husband, Nick, was from Chillicothe. We met in college. But I grew up in Canada,” said Anne. “There were many arts and cultural activities in Montreal. So, when… Read More
A portion of a gift from The Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation will support the new WOUB Internship Fund in memory of Jan and Olivia Sole
ATHENS, OHIO – Ohio University is announcing three new funds focused on supporting students, thanks to a $1,000,000 gift from The Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation. This generous gift includes endowed support that will generate income in perpetuity for these important initiatives, plus current-use money to help students now. These funds will honor the… Read More
WOUB Member Spotlight: Brooks Sitterley
Sitterley has been a WOUB member since 1998 ATHENS, OH – Brooks Sitterley vividly remembers the night he and his late wife, Nancy, first donated to WOUB Public Media. “A friend of ours was being inaugurated as the president of Marietta College, and we attended the ceremony. On our way home, driving through the hills,… Read More
WOUB Member Spotlight: Claudia Hale
Hale has been a supporter of WOUB since 1998 ATHENS, OH – A typical morning for Claudia Hale, as a retired Ohio University professor, involves listening to WOUB FM and walking her 90-pound, black lab named Dominque around Athens. “I put my earbuds in and take WOUB and Chris Riddle with me on our morning… Read More
WOUB Wednesday: ESPN Crewing Manager in Remote Operations Kim Kanner
November 10 at 7:30 p.m. ATHENS, OH – Kim Kanner will talk about how she ended up being the first female to ever technical direct studio shows at the Super Bowl for ESPN thanks to connections from WOUB at the next WOUB Wednesday on November 10 at 7:30 p.m. “WOUB Wednesdays are a great way… Read More
LA Times Features Art Director Micah Fluellen got his start at WOUB
Micah Fluellen graduated from Ohio University in 2020 ATHENS, OH – A little over a year out of college and Micah Fluellen is a features art director at the Los Angeles Times. He says it’s all thanks to his time at Ohio University and WOUB Public Media. “I learned so much while working at WOUB,”… Read More
WOUB Wednesday: Buckeye Broadband’s Buckeye Cable Sports Network Program Director/Anchor Justin Feldkamp
November 3 at 7:30 p.m. ATHENS, OH – Justin Feldkamp will talk about his journey through television news and sports at the next WOUB Wednesday on November 3 at 7:30 p.m. “WOUB Wednesdays are a great way to provide students the opportunity to talk with industry professionals virtually,” said WOUB Director of Student Professional Development… Read More
- 1
- 2
- 3
- > >
- 12
- Next Page »