Our Alumni
From tear gas to toast rituals, Buckeyes recall the strange, surprising truths they absorbed in college—and still cite today.
The Ohio State alum leads water fitness classes, lifts neighbors’ spirits and shows how steady activity fuels long lives.
‘Sweet Talk’ author Stephanie Vaughn ’65, ’67 MA guided generations at Cornell, offering attention, warmth and room to grow.
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.
Tahira Rehmatullah ’05 turns curiosity into impact, investing in new fields while centering people behind the policy.
In a professor’s lab, Ally Rice ’25 PhD created wearable monitors for astronauts adventuring far from Earth.