Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

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

Towards jobs that pay more: Alum 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 alum Mollie Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Athens County Economic Development Council, plays a pivotal role in advancing these efforts.

Amy Mackey and Gov. Mike DeWine are shown standing next to Raccoon Creek
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.

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful leaves during fall in Athens, Ohio
University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Nov. 4 ‘University Updates’

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the second “University Updates” event of the academic year on Monday, Nov. 4.

OHIO students walk on the College Green during an ice cream social in the spring
OHIO Leaders

Ohio University recognized as state’s top ‘Green School’ by Princeton Review for 2025

OHIO is ranked among the Top 50 Green Schools nationally, showcasing its commitment to sustainability practices, outstanding academic programs and healthy quality of life.

OHIO football
Sustainability

OHIO’s Football Green Game to take place Nov. 13 at Peden Stadium

The OHIO Athletics-Sustainability Working Group is continuing to advance sustainability on campus through the Green Games initiative they started two years ago with the Football Green Game on Nov. 13.

six people hold two awards at the front of a room
Community Engagement

Celebrating Lawrence County partnerships: Ohio University honors community leaders making a local impact

Ohio University celebrates Lawrence County’s Ironton Rotary and IMPACT Prevention as 2024 Outstanding Community Partners for their leadership and commitment to positive local change.

An image of a leopard on rocks from the film "Velvet Queen'"
OHIO Events

Sustainability on Screen: Ohio University’s Sustainability Film Series returns for 12th year

The next installment in the Sustainability Film Series, “The Velvet Queen,” premieres on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Athena Cinema. It will be followed by "The Engine Inside," on Nov. 20

An aerial image Ohio University's Athens campus on a fall day
Community Engagement

OHIO awarded $2 million to prepare area residents for advanced manufacturing jobs

OHIO received more than $2 million in federal funding to help people move into high-tech production and design positions, which could help to even create more jobs in the region.

Ava Hamilton stands next to flags at the Appalachian Regional Commission office in Washington, D.C.
Student Success

Ava Hamilton: Embracing a future in public administration

After her internship at the Appalachian Regional Commission's Office of General Counsel in Washington, D.C., Ava Hamilton decided to pursue a master’s in public administration (MPA) instead.

A speaker gives a presentation at the Defense Logistics Agency Manufacturing Summit at the OHIO-Dublin campus
Community Engagement

APEX Accelerator hosts manufacturing summit

In 2023, OHIO’s Apex Accelerator helped businesses across the state secure over 8,500 government contracts, bringing in more than $1 billion in total awards.

An OHIO students asks research question to a vendor who has a plastic jack-o-lantern on his booth at the Circleville Pumpkin Show
OHIO Research

Harvesting insights: Voinovich researchers study Circleville Pumpkin Show's impact on community, economy

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University is conducting an economic impact study to unveil the event’s significance to the Circleville community.

A woman poses with a teenager at an event
Community Engagement

Appalachian substance use prevention groups awarded $1.25M

In September, the River Hills Prevention Connection in Lawrence County and the Adams County Youth Prevention Coalition were awarded Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grants.

Alyssa Manning portrait
Social Sciences

Bridging social science and national security

Taking advantage of opportunities led Alyssa Manning to a remarkable internship at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, showcasing the career possibilities for social science majors in national security and policy.

Four women sit on stage for a panel event
Women in Entrepreneurship

Inspiring the next generation of innovators

The entrepreneur alumni panel event at OHIO’s Women in Entrepreneurship Week inspired and connected aspiring entrepreneurs by showcasing the success stories of alumni and fostering collaboration.

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