Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

A photo of the State of the Region Conference at Ohio University

Annual State of the Region Conference highlights placemaking as an economic development strategy

The 11th annual Appalachian Ohio State of the Region Conference brought together public officials, economic development experts and leaders throughout the 32-county region. 

Mike DeWine and Mark Weinberg

OHIO honors Voinovich School Founding Dean Mark Weinberg at State Government Alumni Luncheon

Ohio University and the George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service honored Founding Dean Mark Weinberg for his outstanding service to OHIO and the state.

Kehinde Moyosola Ositimehin is shown at the Student Expo

Voinovich School students take home awards in 2023 Student Expo

At the 2023 Student Research and Creative Activity Expo, numerous Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service students won awards for the work they presented.

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Open forums announced for Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service dean search finalists

OHIO Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs announces two finalists for the position of dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service with interviews on May 8 and May 9.

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Commencement Spotlight: Laura Miller

As a student in the MSSR program, Laura Miller explained, it was incredible to collaborate and get to know other like-minded individuals who care about climate change prevention and sustainability.

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OHIO’s George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service further climbs national graduate school rankings

OHIO's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service continued to strengthen its national reputation in leadership and public affairs education by ranking 57th in U.S. News & World Report’s latest list of top public affairs graduate schools for 2023-2024.

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Numerous graduate programs across OHIO ranked among best in nation by U.S. News & World Report

A total of 12 graduate programs, spanning numerous academic colleges, were recognized in the U.S. News’ 2023-2024 rankings list. It is important to note that U.S. News & World Report does not rank all graduate programs each year.

Ohio District 12 Science Fair Day 2023

Four students win the AEP Environmental Science Award at the Southeast Ohio District 12 Science Fair Day 2023

The District 12 Science Day was held on March 25, 2023, at Heritage Hall on the Ohio University Athens Campus. The University hosted 11 schools from the 7-county district.

The Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony

Ohio University honors outstanding faculty for teaching, research and leadership

Ohio University celebrated exceptional faculty members during the Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony on April 5.

Dominic Gomez

MPA student Dominic Gomez shines in competitive Harvard public health workshop and life

The first thing you notice about Dominic Gomez is that he is humble and grateful for all of the opportunities he’s had. But make no mistake – he has earned every one of those opportunities.

Three students work in a creek

The efforts behind a greener Ohio University

Every day, students, faculty and staff work to make Ohio University a more climate-friendly place to live and learn. 

Shantelle K. Jenkins, Ed.D.

Shantelle K. Jenkins uplifts students serving humanity for the greater good

Shantelle K. Jenkins, Ed.D., committed her career and her life’s work to public service.

Green Events Training - Wednesday, April 19, virtual via Teams, 4-5 p.m.

Greening OHIO Initiative increases sustainability for on-campus events

The Green Events Webinar on April 19, 2023 will provide information on the Green Events Guide and sustainability efforts at Ohio University.

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Hailey Gifford found passion and power interning with ACLU of Ohio

Hailey Gifford wants to influence policy, and she recently found a home for that passion in an internship with the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio.

Stephanie Howe at The Ridges on OHIO’s Athens Campus

What the PORTSfuture holds

OHIO's efforts leading turnaround for Piketon site, as facility updates from Cold War past to hydrogen energy future.

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