Ohio State Marion history alum Keily Cunningham spearheaded the old Marion cemetery cleanup project with the women's club. She is the archivist of the club records and joined the Club's board this year. She is also the curator at Galion History center.
August 31, 2023
Outreach
In the spirit of kicking off the new academic year, The Ohio State University at Marion welcomes back the Palace Theatre Big Band to campus, Friday, September 8, 6 p.m. on the steps of the Library Classroom Building as part of a free outdoor community concert called Sunset Serenade.
August 23, 2023
Nationally recognized higher education and military leader will begin tenure on January 1, 2024; Peter Mohler named acting president
August 22, 2023
For Ohio State Marion junior aerospace engineering major Jackson Crawford, his experience with STEP led to a paid trip to Switzerland working with drones. A trip that, according to Crawford, has left an indelible impression.
August 18, 2023
Each year leading into the start of autumn semester, the Office of Student Life, Diversity and Inclusion in conjunction with other campus departments and Ohio State hosts a series of fun and engaging events to allow new freshmen and returning Buckeyes the opportunity to get to know fellow Buckeyes and the campus community as a whole a little better.
August 11, 2023
Associate Professor of History, Dr. Margaret Sumner shared her insight into the Marion’s legacy of Black leadership at three unique public lectures in Marion over the summer of 2023.
August 10, 2023
Lashey embraced a return to college in his 30s. By then, this World War II veteran already was an experienced farmer, and he remained close to agriculture through roles in finance, public service and international consulting. Now, his commitments to his community and university are as powerful as ever.
August 3, 2023
She’s taught years for one basic reason.
“I grew up on 13 acres that included a wooded area,” recalled Linda Parsons. “I spent many days back in the woods with a book. I don’t remember ‘dreaming’ of becoming anything in particular, but I was definitely a ‘goal-driven’ kid. I had the example of my mother working her way through college and graduating when I was in the eighth grade, and there was always an expectation that I would go to college. I certainly didn’t envision ending up at the university level.”
July 21, 2023
Some people have a love for words.
“I was a shy bookworm as a kid,” recalled Stuart Lishan. “Grownups said I was very imaginative, which is a pretty good recipe for someone who wants to be a writer. Outside of my brief, faded dream of becoming a major league baseball player, writing is pretty much what I always wanted to do.”
Stuart Lishan has been an English professor teaching creative writing at The Ohio State University since 1989.
Today, Lishan is in fact a writer as well as professor of English at The Ohio State University at Marion.
July 21, 2023