Todd Jones
Todd Jones
Todd Jones has been a senior writer for Ohio State Alumni Magazine and University Marketing and Communications since 2017.
Todd spent three decades as a newspaper reporter, including 20 years at The Columbus Dispatch, and has received more than 50 national, state and local journalism awards. He reported on stories from Australia, Greece, Scotland, Japan and nearly every major U.S. city while covering events such as Hurricane Katrina, the Olympics and two Ohio State football national championships. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times and Los Angeles Times.
You can usually find Todd with his face in a nonfiction book, listening to all types of music, enjoying time with his wife, Deb Bertsch, or having yet another fashion faux pas corrected by his two young-adult daughters.
In retirement, 1968 football champ Chuck Hutchison spent 13 years creating a 1.75-acre garden in North Carolina. It’s so spectacular, it’s listed by the Smithsonian Institution.
Since 1986, the beloved shop has linked students, alumni and neighbors through great music, stories and friendship.
When she could help someone rewrite their future, Patrice Palmer ’09, ’10 MSW, National Social Worker of 2022, went all in.
The beloved tuba professor and two-time alum urged students to imagine boldly, play lyrically and trust their own ideas.
Ohio State is scaling active-learning spaces to boost connection, grades and confidence in early science courses today.
In dual roles as corporate lawyer and riding school owner, Kathy Lloyd ’99 is fulfilled by her obligations—powered by them, even. Just don’t ask how long it’s been since she took a day off.
Go backstage with the hoops great, whose second act as one of basketball’s most trusted broadcasters shines with purpose.
Sister M. Xavier Schulze ’11 discovered life was more than basketball while at Ohio State. Today, she lives with total commitment — faith, love and joy in full measure.
Donors’ generosity helps students gain skills and empathy, shaping future health care through hands-on learning.