The College of Arts & Sciences honored its notable alumni during the Notable Alumni Awards on Oct. 25, 2019, in Baker Ballroom. Photo by Hannah Ruhoff
Thirty-seven alumni—from across the Arts & Sciences departments and majors—were honored on Oct. 25 at the College of Arts & Sciences biennial Notable Alumni Award celebration.
The award recognizes outstanding Arts & Sciences alumni in appreciation of their broad career accomplishments, their commitment to community service, and their valuable contributions to Ohio University and the College of Arts & Sciences.
“It was such a privilege to honor our Notable Alumni, who came from near and far, from nine miles up the road to over 9,300 miles traveling from Malaysia. Alumni represented all 19 Arts & Sciences departments, graduating from 1951 to 2018 and represented 17 disciplines,” said Lisa Cohen, Senior Director of External Relations.
“We invite you to learn more about their amazing accomplishments and possibly reminisce about your Bobcat days as you read about some of their favorite memories,” she said. For more information about the Notable Alumni awards, contact Cohen at cohenl@ohio.edu.
2019 Notable Alumni
- Julia M. Applegate Leads Fight Against HIV While Serving Those in Need, B.A. 1992 Political Science
- Bryttani L. Debro Helps Victims of Human Trafficking in Ohio, B.A. 2013 Sociology Criminology, M.A. 2016 Public Administration
- Irving Berkowitz Is Dedicated to Human Rights and Dignity, B.S.W. 1973 Social Work
- Eric A Bikis Knows How Water Works—for the Future & in the Past, B.S. 1976 Geology, M.S. 1978 Geology
- Samuel H. Chamberlain Is ‘Fanatic’ about Fresh Burgers and Fries, B.A. 1992 Economics
- Timothy A. Coleman Tackles Health Issues from Allergies to Oncology, Ph.D. 1991 Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Dean DellaPenna Looks for ‘Vitamin Genes’ in Corn, B.S. 1984 Biology
- Robert A. Dorans Pursues Passion for Living Wages, Affordable Housing, B.A. 2009 Political Science
- Emily E. Dunlap Advocates for Trafficked and Exploited Persons, B.A. 2010 Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies
- Grace C. Eberly Works at the Intersection of Religion and Healthcare, B.A. 2016 World Religions
- LeKeisha N. Grant Embodies Entrepreneurship, Empowers Young Women, B.S.S. 2007 Specialized Studies
- Shawn M. Graves Explores Moral Perfection, Moral Imperatives (and Fighting in the NHL), M.A. 2002 Philosophy
- Dr. Zainuriah Hassan Pioneers Scientific Advances in U.S., Malaysia, FASc, Ph.D. 1998 Physics
- Aaron M. Kahn Specializes in Golden Age of Spanish Literature, B.A. 2001 English and Spanish, Honors Tutorial College
- Peter A. Kotses, from Athens Bicycle to Baileys Mountain Bike Trail, B.A. 1992 History
- The Honorable Patrick J. Lang, from Student Politician to Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge, B.A. 1999 Political Science
- Frank A. Lavelle, When Law Meets The Fearless Starlight Band, B.A. 1977 Government
- Dr. George Lucas Journeys from ‘Appalachia Boy’ to Prominent Hand Surgeon, B.A. 1957 Biology
- Dr. Jack R. Marchbanks Is Jazzing Things Up in Ohio’s Music, Transportation Scenes, Ph.D. 2018 History
- Kathleen C. McGarvey Gets 150,000 Restated into Medicaid, Fights Poverty, B.A. 2000 Political Science
- Mark A. McKibben Specializes in Determining, Applying Randomness, B.S. 1995 Mathematics, M.S. 1996 Mathematics, Ph.D. 1999 Mathematics, Honors Tutorial College
- Shawna M. Meiser, B.A. 2007 Anthropology
- James C. Michnowicz Is Breaking Cultural Barriers Through Hispanic Linguistics, B.A. 1996 Spanish, M.A. 1998 Spanish
- James S. Parobeck: A Life of Law and Influence in Lorain, B.A. 1951 Government
- Ryan M. Phillips, NBC Meteorologist, Helps Miami Prepare for Hurricanes, B.S. 2000 Geography
- Aaron A. Reid Quantifies Consumer Emotional Response for Global Brands, M.S. 2003 Psychology
- Michael J. Richard Fights Money Laundering, Financial Crimes, B.A. 2012 Math and Sociology, M.A. 2013 Sociology
- James E. Rodehaver Pursues Human Rights at Hot Spots Around the World, B.A. 1994 History, Honors Tutorial College
- Alan J. Rom Focuses on Employment Law, Civil Rights, with a Nod to Shakespeare, B.A. 1967 Economics
- Aaron E. Schwarz Is Advancing Digital Platforms for American Airlines, B.A. 2011 English
- Aiden Eliot Shearer Developed First Genetic Test for Deafness, Now Seeks Gene Therapy, B.S. 2007 Biological Sciences
- Dr. James F. Stratman Lives Where Law and Language Entwine, B.A. 1973 Philosophy
- Xinzhong Wang Pioneers Research in Oncology and Gene Therapy, Ph.D. 1993 Molecular/Cellular Biology
- Theresa A. Watson Shares Math Happiness in Her Classroom, B.S. 1991 Math
- Andreas Weichselbaum Models Quasiparticles That Could Be Future of Quantum Computing, Ph.D. 2004 Physics
- Dr. John M. Wetzel Manages the Chemistry of Drug Discovery, Development, B.S. 1982 Chemistry
- Dr. Dennis L. Wright Seeks New Pathways to Drug Discovery, Ph.D. 1996 Chemistry
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