Connections
Buckeye connections
There’s nothing more fulfilling than helping our alumni, family and friends. From sending Block "O" pins for a big interview to helping an alumnus with their career change, these stories keep us going. Check them out and you’ll understand why.
As told by our Engagement Center Team
Love at first stunt
He was a Brutus, she was a cheerleader — and the rest is history. Read the story of Jordan Lukens ’20, ’24 MD and Maria Wisman ’20, ’23 DPT to find out how Buckeye spirit brought them together.
As told by Jasmine Jones
The lasting bond of Buckeye sisters
Years after they attended Ohio State, Diane Shaffer ’69 and her sisters found a way to immortalize their time on campus — and finally got the chance to see it together at Mirror Lake for the first time in 2024.
As told by Jasmine Jones
O-H — I do! A Buckeye love story
Dr. Peter Rogers had no idea what partnering Astha Rastogi '21 and Andrew Benisek '21 for a project in the Integrated Business and Engineering Honors Program would lead to — or how it would change their lives.
As told by Isaac McAdams
Meet a pioneer of Ohio State soccer
A lot can change in 70 years! Read this story about how Paul Halpern ’54 came back to campus as a founding member of the men’s varsity soccer team.
As told by Apeksh Desai
The impact of a Buckeye legacy
It all started at Mirror Lake, where a young Stephanie Jorgensen ’13 developed a sense of Buckeye pride that continued to inspire her and her activism through adulthood.
As told by Jack Parker
Looking forward and paying forward
Fall is in full swing! For students, this exciting season isn’t just about football, studying and enjoying time on campus — it’s also about looking ahead to what’s next.
As told by Jessica Drown
Breaking barriers and sustaining the Buckeye spirit
Her goal was always to pursue a career in education — but when met with barriers, Mary Syfax Noble chose to lead by example.
As told by Blaine Dearth
Is the sky really the limit?
NASA flight controller trainees and alumni Zach Hanson and Courtney Staniak ’22 are perfect examples of how Buckeyes never say “the sky is the limit.”
As told by Adam Knisley
The soundtrack of a Buckeye's life
Has a special song ever transported you to another time in your life? For Dorie Eisenman ’72, songs she shared with her husband take her back to her time on campus in the 60’s and 70’s, when folk music was at its peak.
As told by Jessica Drown
What it means to be a Buckeye
A trip to the Rose Bowl was the reason Rod Myers '75 called the Engagement Center, but in getting to know Rod, we learned so much more about this Buckeye.
As told by Adam Knisley
A Buckeye love story 70 years in the making
Mary Hoffman and Raymond Cunningham were married on October 10, 2021 at 94- and 96-years young, and like every Buckeye couple, they share lasting memories of their time at Ohio State. However, it took Mary and Raymond nearly 70 years after they graduated to meet.
As told by Joe Petrilla