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The annual honor recognizes alumni who have demonstrated distinctive professional and civic achievement.

Distinguished Alumni Award

This annual honor from the Department of Psychology recognizes the work especially accomplished graduates who have gone on to earn great distinction in their careers. Learn more →

2024 Distinguished Alumna: Diana Zuckerman

Congratulations to Diana Zuckerman, PhD '77, on receiving the Department of Psychology's 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award! Dr. Zuckerman is President of the National Center for Health Research, a nonprofit public health think tank in Washington, D.C. that conducts and analyzes research on a wide range of healthcare and health policy issues and uses the results to inform policies, programs, and services affecting the health of adults and children.

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“I've written a book, spoken to more than 6,000 students and now oversee more than 40 teams and 30 coaches. None of this would have been possible without the support of the Department of Psychology. It gave me the tools I needed to lead with love and find success in my career.”

– Timothy Hinton, '21

Program Manager, Soccer, America SCORES Cleveland

“My psychology degree has provided me with a deep understanding of human behavior and a solid foundation for my career. The support that I received as a student from advisors and the career services office led me to explore options that I had never realized were possible, including my current role in corporate human resources.”

– Rachel Murphy, '06, '08 MLHR

Organizational Development Consultant, Shell

“My experience at Ohio State has helped refine my passion for psychological science and led me to join a company whose mission is using psychology to benefit society and improve lives.”

– Jacob S. Marzalik, '14

Senior Project Manager, American Psychological Association

Alumni Advancement Committee

We are grateful to the members of our advancement committee for their support and guidance in engaging our growing psychology alumni community. Learn more →