The Ohio State University at Lima will honor three of the remarkable individuals who have helped shape our university and community at the Celebration of Excellence at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in the G. Gilbert Cloyd Student Commons in Galvin Hall’s lower level.
The celebration combines alumni and community leadership awards and scholarship recognition.
Meet the honorees:
2026 EARLY ACHIEVEMENT ALUMNI AWARD
Elizabeth N. Chung BS in Biology, 2022
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Chung is an extraordinary physician-scientist whose path began at Ohio State Lima, where she completed her high school diploma and a Bachelor of Science in Biology simultaneously at just 18 years old. Driven by the memory of her father and a personal mission to treat neurodegenerative diseases, Chung overcame significant early adversity to emerge as a premier researcher in neuroimmunology. As a post-baccalaureate researcher at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, she spearheaded high-impact translational research, including publishing a first-author paper in Nature. Now an MD-PhD candidate in the medical scientist training program at the University of California, San Francisco, and a recipient of the prestigious 2026 Hertz Fellowship, Chung embodies the highest ideals of scientific rigor, clinical compassion and resilience. Throughout her rapid rise, she remains deeply committed to mentorship, STEM accessibility and patient advocacy, exemplifying the transformative power of an Ohio State Lima education.
2026 ALUMNI HALL OF FAME AWARD
Dr. Mark G. Moseley MHA, 2002; MD, 2002
Dr. Mark G. Moseley, a Lima native and former honors student, is a distinguished healthcare executive, physician and academic leader. Beginning his higher education journey at Ohio State Lima from 1993 to 1994, he went on to earn dual degrees in medicine (MD) and healthcare administration (MHA) from The Ohio State University. Over a distinguished 20-year career, Dr. Moseley served as emergency department medical director and assistant COO at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center before expanding his leadership nationally. Today, he serves as president of University of South Florida Tampa General Physicians, executive vice president of Tampa General Hospital, and professor and chair of internal medicine at the USF Morsani College of Medicine. Overseeing 1,100 clinicians and driving critical clinical innovations, Dr. Moseley exemplifies the “pay it forward” Buckeye spirit rooted in his foundational years at Ohio State Lima.
2026 VIOLET I. MEEK TOWN AND GOWN AWARD
Dr. Joseph J. Sreenan
Joseph J. Sreenan, MD, FCAP, FASCP, is a physician, educator and healthcare leader with extensive experience in pathology, medical education and community engagement. He served as president of the Ohio Society of Pathologists from 2015–2017 and has held leadership roles on numerous hospital, academic and community boards and committees, including The Ohio State University at Lima Advisory Board, St. Rita’s Medical Foundation Board and the Small Business Advocacy Committee at the Lima/Allen Chamber of Commerce.
At Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Dr. Sreenan served as director of Graduate Medical Education and director of Undergraduate Medical Education, helping develop ACGME-accredited residency programs in internal medicine, family medicine and emergency medicine. He also served as program director of the community medicine track at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, supporting the development of future physicians committed to community-based practice.
Throughout his career, Dr. Sreenan has championed physician leadership, interprofessional education, mentorship and workforce development. His work reflects a commitment to preparing future healthcare professionals, strengthening regional healthcare systems and serving the communities in which they live and practice.
Three current students will talk about the impact scholarships have had on their educational experiences.
- Mari Gonzalez, sophomore in psychology
- Eben Jackson, junior in engineering technology
- Malachi Talbert, junior in biology
Ohio State Lima alumni are welcome at the Celebration of Excellence. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.