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Mary Alice Casey

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Author

Mary Alice Casey

Mary Alice Casey has served as editor of Ohio State Alumni Magazine since 2014. In addition to higher ed (her favorite career arena), she has written and edited for daily newspapers, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and as a freelance consultant.

She’s surrounded by Buckeyes — husband Mitch ’84, son Nate ’12, daughter Erin ’13, ’16 MS and daughter-in-law Brittney ’14, ’22 MS — who along with Mary Alice, son-in-law Alex and a mob of dogs and cats make a boisterous bunch.

When she’s not connecting with alumni or crafting stories with them in mind, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, strolling in nature, listening to music or NPR, and traveling to destinations near and far.

Selected storytelling
Our Alumni
Right time, right place

Recruited to Ohio State at age 26, Ratmir Timashev turned opportunity into two wildly successful tech companies. It inspired his commitment to paying forward.

Campus & Community
Record gift from Timashev Foundation will propel innovation

“We want to be a high-tech mecca,” says Ratmir Timashev. His generosity will create opportunities for students and faculty.

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Campus & Community
A new campus landmark celebrates the Divine Nine

For Black fraternities and sororities, the National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza marks a place where all are welcomed.

Campus & Community
WOSU turns 100: Power of the people

From the early days of radio, WOSU Public Media has enriched lives in Columbus. What comes next? GM Ronnie Agnew shares.

Our Alumni
This family will tell you: One blind date started it all

Or maybe it was the scholarships. Either way, the result is 10 Buckeyes, 13 degrees and a special love for Ohio State.

Current Conversations
In this court, the goal is rebuilding, not punishing

Two Columbus judges (both alumni) guide human trafficking victims into pursuing lives they didn’t realize were possible.

Campus & Community
Her plans: Nothing less than the brightest possible future

Ohio State has the ability — and a duty — to address the obstacles facing Ohio and the nation, President Kristina M. Johnson says.

Campus & Community
She’s half of a power couple with huge aspirations

Meet first lady Veronica Meinhard, an expert in philanthropy, once an All-American swimmer and now, a committed Buckeye.

Paying Forward
How these veterans make us proud to be Buckeyes

Ohio State has been making space for cadets and veterans since its earliest days, and these stories show why.

Paying Forward
She’s inspired to help those who helped her on 9/11

On 9/11, a jet bound for the U.S. was forced to stop in Newfoundland, where an alumna found an amazing chance to pay forward.