Stories tagged with: Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service

PhD student named to APLU student advisory group

June 21, 2021 An Ohio University doctoral student has been named to the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Commission on Economic & Community Engagement’s Student Advisory Group. 

Virtual reality project involving students aims to train law enforcement

June 7, 2021 Over the past few weeks, students from across campus gathered at production locations to shoot scenes for a virtual reality project to help train law enforcement.

New Voinovich Academy initiative offers Appalachian law enforcement training via virtual reality

May 3, 2021 OHIO's Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service is building a new initiative to improve law enforcement safety and increase community trust.

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On the path to an equitable energy transition, Ohio University faculty contributes insight on how to get there 

April 30, 2021 A new report led by Resources for the Future lays out the costs and benefits of policies that can reduce emissions while promoting fairness for communities affected by the transition to clean energy.

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Appalachian law enforcement offer training via virtual reality in new Voinovich Academy initiative

April 29, 2021 Ohio University’s Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service, is building a new initiative to improve law enforcement safety and increase community trust – with the help of virtual reality.

Ninth annual Appalachian Ohio State of the Region Conference to foster collaboration and share innovation

April 26, 2021 The ninth annual Appalachian Ohio State of the Region Conference will be held virtually May 11 to May 13 to foster collaboration and share innovation in Appalachian Ohio. 

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TechGROWTH Ohio portfolio company Stirling Ultracold acquired by BioLife Solutions

March 25, 2021 OHIO-supported Stirling Ultracold signed a definitive merger agreement on Monday, March 22, to be acquired by publicly-traded BioLife Solutions.

Sixth annual Ohio University Eastern Shark Challenge to promote economic growth by encouraging innovation 

March 24, 2021 Ohio University Eastern will virtually host the sixth annual Shark Challenge to promote economic growth in the Ohio Valley by encouraging innovation among college students. 

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Lissa Jollick wins Janet and George Voinovich Faculty and Staff Leadership Award

March 18, 2021 The biennial award recognizes Voinovich School faculty and staff who exhibit outstanding leadership and honors the legacy of Sen. George V. Voinovich.

Business of games continues through pandemic, beyond, summit reveals

March 17, 2021 While some business sectors have suffered during the coronavirus pandemic, gaming and esports have grown — and are now a bigger industry than movies and North American sports combined.

OHIO students become agents of change through University Innovation Fellowship

March 3, 2021 Meet the innovators of the 2020 cohort.

TechGROWTH Ohio announces investment in Ohio University spinout OsteoDx, Inc.

March 2, 2021 TechGROWTH Ohio Fund, the Ohio Third Frontier-Ohio University investment fund focusing on early-stage technology companies, announces its investment in OsteoDX, Inc.

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Executive and Online MPA Virtual Preview offers OHIO employees inside look at program

February 26, 2021 During the information session, attendees will learn about the program’s requirements, deadlines and application. OHIO employees will also learn how they can apply their educational benefits.

OHIO study demonstrates barriers to COVID-19 vaccination

February 24, 2021 A new study conducted at Ohio University shows that residents of Appalachian areas, younger Ohioans and Black and Hispanic residents are less likely to agree to a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Michaud selected for U.S. Department of Energy grant to investigate utility-scale solar

February 11, 2021 Assistant professor Gilbert Michaud has been selected as a co-principal investigator on a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office.