Two alumni reflect on discovering Pelotonia early and finding connection, purpose and hope through the years at Ohio State.
The beloved tuba professor and two-time alum urged students to imagine boldly, play lyrically and trust their own ideas.
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.
President Bellamkonda pairs bold curiosity with urgency, turning ideas into action to guide Ohio State’s next chapter.
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.
Tahira Rehmatullah ’05 turns curiosity into impact, investing in new fields while centering people behind the policy.
