Our Alumni
Following an example set by his Buckeye parents, Gen Z director Justen Turner ’24 is breaking barriers in the film industry—and opening doors for other Ohio creatives.
After a Florida jailing and help from Woody Hayes, this football champ and friends traded stories with the iconic author.
Eric Bretschneider ’07 found home and purpose behind the counter, shaping memories for countless Ohio State students.
Tuskegee Airman Harold H. Brown went on to become a visionary education leader who strengthened the two-year college system.
Otis Winston ’97 turned Buckeye records into an acting career, while son Reign balances high jump and film.
Richard Prass ’73 blended medicine, music and invention, leaving a quiet legacy felt by patients, family and Buckeyes.
Laura Kissel ’83 shaped Ohio State’s Byrd Center archives, ending her career with a Thompson Library exhibition.
Auditor for 5 decades, he shaped modern Columbus and modeled ethics, fiscal care and respect that crossed political lines.
From tear gas to toast rituals, Buckeyes recall the strange, surprising truths they absorbed in college—and still cite today.