2020-2029
Mary Kate McElroy '21 hosted her MFA thesis exhibition titled "To Bear Witness" in April at Ohio University. In her work, McElroy collaborated with sexual assault survivors from across the country to paint portraits of them and create a platform for them to share their stories on their own terms. The exhibit included the painting at left, "Empower OWU." (11/24)
Abigail Adaway '23 was named head coach for Archbishop Hoban High School's (OH) swimming and diving program. A 2019 graduate from Hoban, she was a member of the varsity swimming and diving team and was their captain during her junior and senior seasons. (06/25)
Anna Edmiston '23 joined the Sidney (OH) Daily News as a reporter. (11/24)
Jada Respress '23 was a part of a journalist team awarded the People's Voice Webby Award as well as the College Journalism Award and Grand Prize at the Robert F. Kennedy Book and Journalism Awards. Their piece, "America After Roe," explored how the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade has gone beyond abortion bans, affecting healthcare, culture, policy, and people. Jada's cohort traveled to 14 states to investigate and report this story. (11/24)
Emily LeTourneau Gilliam '24 was named to Licking County's 20 Under 40 list in December 2024. She is the owner of 2nd Street Market & The Archive in downtown Newark, OH. She also serves on the board of the Downtown Newark Association, which works to support local businesses and community growth. (06/25)
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