March-April 2016
March—April 2016
A leader among friends
‘There is no greater network than the Buckeye network,’ says new alumni association president and CEO Jim Smith ’91.
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The very best
Ohio State’s latest Rhodes Scholar aspires to ‘affect people’s lives in a positive way.’
Top-tier awards on the rise at Ohio State
The past 10 years have seen steady gains in the number of Buckeyes earning competitive awards in academia.
Hats off to Thompson
Ohio State’s fifth president paved a path to today’s modern university.
In Your Words
Alumni share their views in letters to the editor.
Why is organized religion on the decline?
Readers respond to faculty member’s essay on what he believes is behind the trend.
Turning to Socrates
Researchers show how an approach the Greek philosopher inspired can help us with life’s hurdles.
Lasting harmony
50 years after their USO tour, the Ohio Statesiders find connections among college friends endure.
Gratitude in writing
Scholarship recipient promises to make good on alumni association’s investment.
Buckeye Voices: No time better than now
Marie Gibbons’ quest for a college degree — one class at a time — was nothing short of amazing.
Let’s rally for the hungry
Buckeyes nationwide plan to take up the food security cause in April.
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‘Newspaper guy’ turns Avery case VIP
How ‘Making a Murderer’ brought it all back — and then some — for Tom Kertscher ’93
A beautiful way to live
Recent grad believes stories help people understand one another, if not always their actions.
No disputing the evidence
Research demonstrates the importance of evidence-based care to your family’s health.
AlumNews
Learn about the life events of fellow Ohio State alums or submit an announcement of your own news.
In Memoriam
Remembering alumni who recently passed away.