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Shelley Mann

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Author

Shelley Mann

Shelley Mann ’03 has been a freelance writer for Ohio State Alumni Magazine since 2018. She’s a 2003 graduate of Ohio State University, where she earned a degree in journalism and served as editor-in-chief of The Lantern

Shelley spent 10 years as a newspaper and magazine reporter and editor, including six years at The Dispatch Printing Co., where she served as editor of Columbus Alive and Crave magazine. 

She lives in Berwick with her husband and two daughters, and when she’s not writing, she’s probably reading, gardening, crossword puzzling or collaging. 

Selected storytelling
For Ohio State photographer, this trip was validation
How you can be a good mentor: 6 tips
Imran Nuri is sharing life lessons from the road
10 campus creatures: Counting spring’s early risers
10 locales we love: Tour great spots at Ohio State
Homecoming, Welcome Week, storming the field…
Kids programming parents can feel good about
Determined to improve lives, safety and empathy
10 ways you can help fight homelessness