Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

Students enjoy Welcome Week convocation.
Forever OHIO

OHIO welcomes nearly 7,700 new students across all campuses and online

Increased interest in professional fields, continued momentum in Athens undergraduate enrollment, rising four-year graduation rate and growing College Credit Plus enrollments demonstrate students’ focus on return on investment.

Campus beauty Hocking River 2024
OHIO Announcements

Update on search for OHIO’s next executive vice president and provost

Ohio University is moving forward in the search for its next executive vice president and provost.

OHIO students and a faculty member stand in front of a display case showing some of the Voinovich Archives items
Research Opportunities

Research Scholars create Voinovich Archives display

An archival research project conceived with the help of Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholars has produced an informative exhibit to celebrate the legacy of alumnus George V. Voinovich .

Sarah Simmons
Alumni Leaders

City council member finds practical applications in OHIO’s executive MPA coursework

Sarah Simmons wasted no time applying what she learned while earning an Executive Master of Public Administration degree from OHIO's George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

An aerial image of Ohio University and Athens, Ohio  in the Fall
Community Partners

Sugar Bush Foundation awards nearly $390,000 to support Appalachian Ohio partnerships

The Sugar Bush Foundation, a supporting organization of the Ohio University Foundation, distributed $386,266 in funding for seven University-community projects benefiting Appalachian Ohio during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Emily Stokes sits at a table and discusses a project with members of the Mayors Partnership for Progress
Student Success

Voinovich Research Scholar’s journey winds through Appalachian towns to White House

Emily Stokes’ journey is a prime example of how Ohio University strives to give students a solid educational experience while also providing them with opportunities to grow through its external partnerships.

A BBC2 representative leads a presentation in front of a class
Community Partners

Popular high school internship program continues to expand in Appalachia

Building Bridges to Careers (BB2C) provides real-world learning experiences such as internships, career mentoring and hands-on activities while supporting local employers and strengthening community partnerships.

An ovehead image of people standing next to three long rows of exhibits at the Regional Science Day event at Ohio University
Community Events

AEP Ohio Foundation recognizes young environmental scientists at Regional Science Day

Regional Science Day at OHIO welcomed 123 students from 14 schools across Southeast Ohio. Students presented 100 research projects, showcasing their curiosity, creativity and commitment to scientific discovery.

Craig Butler
Alumni Leaders

Craig Butler’s MSES degree from OHIO vaulted him into environmental leadership roles

Craig Butler knew he had found a second home as soon as he drove onto the Ohio University campus 36 years ago.

Ted Adams
OHIO Community

Adams comes full circle to Voinovich School Advisory Board after working in Voinovich administration

Ted Adams got a firsthand look at George Voinovich’s philosophy on public-private partnerships and is looking to help continue his former boss’s legacy as an advisor for the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

Tracy Kelly
Alumni Leaders

Community leader shares how her time at OHIO prepared her for a career in public service

For two-time Ohio University alumna Tracy Kelly, the desire to help others has always been at the center of her work.

Photo of Geoff Dabelko sitting in a conference room
OHIO Events

Helping state’s older adults deal with extreme weather the focus of latest free Project ECHO seminars hosted by OHIO’s Voinovich School

How Ohio’s rapidly aging population can better cope with heat waves, flooding and increasingly severe storms is the subject of a new six-part Project ECHO webinar series starting in September.

Dr. Holly Raffle
Dedicated Faculty

MPA Professor Holly Raffle finds reward in community prevention efforts, watching OHIO students advance healthy initiatives

Dr. Holly Raffle came back to OHIO for what she thought was going to be a year and never left – much to the benefit of community prevention programs and the students she has mentored over the years.

Benny McCament
Alumni Leaders

McCament continues history of service to OHIO with membership on Voinovich School Advisory Board

Benny McCament parlayed a Master of Science in Environmental Studies degree from OHIO into a successful career with the state and now a leadership role with a key federal advocacy group on mining issues.

Jennifer Kellner-Muscar
OHIO Announcements

Jennifer Kellner-Muscar selected as dean of campus and community engagement at Ohio University Eastern

Ohio University Eastern is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Kellner-Muscar as the next dean of campus and community engagement, effective Sept. 1, 2026.

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