Molly Nocheck

Molly Nocheck, a Cincinnati native, graduated from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2013 with a B.S. in journalism. During her time as an undergraduate, Molly served as the director of Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS Defending Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS, an organization dedicated to advising students through Ohio University’s judicial processes. Her work with Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS Defending Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS prompted her to create program. There are now Student Defenders groups working tirelessly to advocate for student rights across the nation.
Molly leads the Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS Student Network, which empowers and mobilizes student activists on our nation’s college campuses. Molly has traveled to countless colleges and universities to educate students on their First Amendment rights and to arm them with the tools necessary to stand up and create positive change on campus. Her passion for civil liberties is only matched by her love of Skyline Chili.
Recent Writings
- High schoolers: Become a voice for tomorrow, today!,
- Announcing Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS’s 2023 Student Network Summer Conference,
- Announcing Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS’s 2019 Regional Conference,
- A Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS Student Network membership: The perfect back-to-school accessory,
- Ira Glasser and Jacob Mchangama to headline Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS summer conference,
- Announcing Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS’s 2018 Summer Conference,
- Announcing Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS’s West Coast Regional Conference,
- Announcing Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS Student Defenders,
- Announcing Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS’s 2017 Summer Conference, featuring Daryl Davis and Jeffrey Rosen,
- Start the New Year Right! Join the Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS Student Network and Be First to Hear Campus Free Speech News,

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