Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

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Year in review

Top 10 most-read OHIO Today stories of 2024

From the total solar eclipse to transformative gifts and top national rankings, OHIO Today captured events and achievements that defined 2024. Dive into the year’s most-read stories and relive the moments that made Bobcat history.

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Faculty news

Faculty experts roundup

The last roundup of 2024 features publications, presentations and awards.

OHIO students celebrate during their Fall 2024 commencement ceremony
Commencement

A moment to remember forever: Celebrating OHIO's Fall 2024 graduates

As Ohio University graduates crossed the stage and stepped into their futures, the Convocation Center was alive with celebration and hope. View the inspiring moments that showcase the energy, joy and achievement of this year's Bobcat graduates.

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Project Management

OHIO’s Project management program enrollment growth mirrors industry demand

OHIO’s MSPM program, accredited by PMI, has nearly doubled enrollment yearly since 2022. It offers flexible options, practical training, and electives to meet the rising demand for project managers.

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Community Engagement

Bridging science and community: The impact of the PORTS Student Summary Project

Each year, students from Pike and Scioto counties, guided by the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, translate complex environmental data into accessible summaries for the public. 

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Student Success

Lillian Peterson: Merging education, experience to transform community support through the Voinovich School

This year’s Harry G. and Bridget S. Hampson Scholarship recipient, Lillian Peterson is passionate about driving meaningful and challenging work to improve people's livelihoods in her community

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Regional impact

Voinovich School’s Small Business Development Center has record-breaking impact on southeast Ohio businesses

Ohio University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) announced that 2024 was a record-breaking year for the program, which serves small businesses in a 13-county area in southeast Ohio.

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Experiential Learning

An Internship with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

If you have a passion for planning, civil engineering or public service, there may be an internship waiting for you at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC).

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Community Engagement

MORPC Summit on Sustainability brings together community leaders, Voinovich School members

The annual Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC} event brings together hundreds of community members committed to leading the charge towards a more sustainable future.

John Carey speaks at the GIS Symposium
Serving Appalachia

Appalachian Ohio GIS Symposium launches Regional Data Hub

The GIS Hub is a comprehensive data-sharing ecosystem that enhances decision-making, promotes sustainable development and improves the quality of life across the region’s 32 counties. 

Jamie McGrew
OHIO Impact

Jamie McGrew empowers change in Appalachia with Marianne Post Arlia MPA Scholarship

From a passionate service provider to a systemic change agent, Jamie McGrew’s journey exemplifies her deep commitment to improving lives in Southeastern Ohio.

Community Health Programs mobile clinic
Health impact

Ohio University’s Community Health Programs has $63 million financial impact on Southeast Ohio

Southeast Ohio is the beneficiary of roughly $63 million in social and economic gains, according to a social return on investment analysis of the Heritage College’s Community Health Programs.

Executive Director of the Athens County Economic Development Council Fitzgerald
Alumni Success

Toward jobs that pay more: Alumna is a driving force for progress in Southeast Ohio's economic development

In Athens County, sustainable economic growth focuses on attracting high-wage jobs and supporting local industries. Learn how OHIO alumna Mollie Fitzgerald, executive director of the Athens County Economic Development Council, plays a pivotal role in advancing these efforts.

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Community Engagement

Raccoon Creek designated an Ohio Scenic River

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and multiple partners, including OHIO’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, have restored it from polluted waterway to a hub for outdoor recreation.

Dr. Geoff Dablelko talks with OHIO students
OHIO Experts

Understanding climate security: A conversation with Professor Geoff Dabelko

Dr. Geoff Dabelko brings attention to an ever-present, but often overlooked issue: climate security.

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