Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

First-year students pass though the Alumni Gateway on their way to the Student Organization Involvement Fair on College Green.

Ohio University enrollment grows with another record-breaking incoming class

Ohio University enrollment climbed in Fall 2023 with a record-setting first-year class in Athens, growth in incoming regional campus and online students, and a remarkable climb in student retention.

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From health equity to renewable energy: OHIO’s speaker series tackles pressing public service issues

Each semester, the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service welcomes public service experts to share their insights about current topics that impact communities in Ohio and around the globe.

Local police officer in front of a green screen in the Grid Lab during an ALEI exercise

Ohio University faculty honored with the 2023 FBI National Academy Associates Science and Innovation Award

A combined endeavor by faculty members from Ohio University's Scripps College of Communication McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies, Eric R. Williams and John Bowditch, together with Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Faculty member John Born, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 FBI National Academy Associates Science and Innovation Award.

A photo of the College Green in the summer

Donation drive for items to support international students

Ohio University is accepting donations of items that will be used to support international students during the upcoming school year.

Jason Jolley

Jason Jolley named interim associate vice president for research and creative activity

Ohio University has named G. Jason Jolley, Ph.D., as the new interim associate vice president for research and creative activity, effective Aug. 1.

Archaeologist David Lamp works in a one-meter square part of a dig near Lancaster.

Student David Lamp makes discovery of a lifetime: fluted point from first peoples in Ohio

David Lamp was on his hands and knees, trowel in hand, back at OHIO as a graduate student on June 2, when he made the discovery of a lifetime.

Tracy Plouck

Tracy Plouck named dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has named Tracy Plouck as the dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

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.

Laura Miller is shown with her family

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.

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