Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

Nate Strum
Alumni Success

OHIO’s MPA program shaped Nate Strum’s path to economic development

Nate Strum received his master of public administration at OHIO through the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service in 2020, and credits what he learned in the program with his success.

Theressa Kane
Alumni Leaders

Kane proud to serve as a ‘Voice of Appalachia’ on Voinovich School Advisory Board

The chief executive officer at Behavioral Health Choices, Theressa Kane is a proud OHIO graduate who had dedicated her career to serving people with struggles in southeastern Ohio.

Cherry blossoms frame a photo of the Convocation Center
Giving Day

One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

Ohio University’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.

George Voinovich and Mark Weinberg
Public Service

‘Becoming The Voinovich School' spotlights partnership model for high-impact public service

Author Greg Browning, a former chair of the Ohio University Board of Trustees, saw the need for documenting the history of the school while providing a model for other institutions to follow.

A graphic of the 2026 Ohio Univeristy Music Industry Summit featuring keynote artists Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), The Crane Wives and Lucius.
Music Industry Summit

Eighth annual Ohio University Music Industry Summit to feature keynote artists Blood Orange, Lucius and The Crane Wives

OHIO's Music Industry Summit, the premier music industry conference in the Midwest returns on April 14-16, 2026, offering something for everyone: from seasoned industry professionals to high school students and everyone in between.

Sherri Oliver
Alumni Leaders

Alumni profile: A commitment to public service

For Sherri Oliver, public service is not just a professional sector, it is a lifelong commitment to the people and communities of Southeast Ohio.

Students hold up an Ohio University sign during a football game.
Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan

OHIO students walk underneath colorful trees in Fall on OHIO's Athens Campus
Alumni Success

OHIO alumni move successfully into environmental careers

Recent graduates with a Master of Science in Environmental Studies degree from OHIO’s George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service are seeing their academic work pay off quickly with jobs in the private sector.

Hannah Baumgartel
Alumni Leaders

Alumni profile – JobsOhio expert discusses how time at OHIO helped shape her career

For Hannah Baumgartel, economic development is so much more than just a set of industry metrics or site plans—it is a deeply personal mission to strengthen the communities she calls home.

Campus beauty Hocking River 2024
Career Opportunities

Voinovich Scholars get head start on careers at Partnership for Community-Based Prevention

Three Ohio University students discuss the benefits of their hands-on work experiences, and how these opportunities are preparing them for success in their chosen careers.

An aerial image of the PORTS site
Community Impact

PORTSfuture groundwork continues to pay off with job growth at Pike County plant

Recent developments highlight the promise of new jobs and industry expansion for the region and underscore the decades-long commitment to this effort by OHIO's George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

Dr. G. Jason Jolley
OHIO Announcements

G. Jason Jolley named Associate Vice President for Research Partnerships and Innovation

Ohio University’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Creative Activity has named Dr. G. Jason Jolley as Associate Vice President for Research Partnerships and Innovation.

Jason Jolley
OHIO Community

OHIO professor’s life experience brings focus to Voinovich School’s master’s offerings

Professor Jason Jolley's expertise is in workforce and rural development, but his private life’s passion, due to his personal experiences, is advocating for the developmentally disabled community.

An individual from the High Street Deli speaks to a representative from the Small Business Development Center
Community Impact

SBDC videos celebrate regional entrepreneurs turning ambition into impact

Across Southeast Ohio, small businesses are often built on determination, community connection and a deep sense of place.

Caden Mayle
Community Impact

Efforts to promote prehistoric earthworks in region continue with OHIO research

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in Ohio gained recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023,

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