Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

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Faculty Experts Roundup

News from the summer includes awards, appointments and publications.

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Voinovich School wins funding for electronic aviation upgrade

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service has received a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) initiative.

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OHIO's MPA program serves individuals with developmental disabilities

Discover how Ohio University's MPA program prepares passionate leaders dedicated to advocating for the rights and unlocking the potential of individuals with developmental disabilities.

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SROI: How organizations measure social impact

Many organizations recognize the importance of comprehensive impact assessment. Learn how Social Return on Investment (SROI) offers a framework for measuring impact, that helps drive meaningful change.

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State Government Alumni Luncheon celebrates public service, honors OHIO graduate Jim Lynch

Ohio University and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service celebrated a legacy of public service excellence during the annual Ohio University State Government Alumni Luncheon.

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OHIO announces spring semester 2024 student academic achievement lists

Ohio University is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 9,500 students who qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for spring semester 2024.

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AEP recognizes Southeast Ohio’s young scientists

Three students from local schools recently received the AEP Foundation Environmental Science Award at this year’s District 12 Science Day at Ohio University.

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Sustainability Award winners announced

The Sustainability Awards are given to individuals, departments and organizations nominated by their peers for contributions to campus and the local community.

Officer Abigail Burke, played by Abigail Esmena, appears in three of the six new Cine-VR training episodes now available to law enforcement officers in Ohio.

Virtual reality for real-world policing: OHIO’s next-gen VR training to be provided to 30,000 officers across the state

An immersive, scenario-based virtual reality training series developed by Ohio University will serve as the centerpiece for the State of Ohio’s “Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA),” a program that will help train approximately 30,000 law enforcement professionals across the state.

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Expanding the broadband workforce: Ohio University helps solve training, access issues in Southeast Ohio

Through teaching a new 5G Readiness Certification, Ohio University will help expand the broadband workforce and provide Southeast Ohioans with reliable, affordable internet access.

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Music Industry Summit

POV: You're a Bobcat at the Music Industry Summit

Educating the entertainment industry's future leaders.

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AEP’s 2024 generosity helps OHIO’s students, researchers and regional STEM education

AEP Ohio, through its recommendation of a grant by the American Electric Power Foundation, highlighted their ongoing interest in supporting southeastern Ohio with two major awards to OHIO in 2024.

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District 12 Science Day gets Appalachian kids excited about STEM

This year featured more than 110 students from eight counties in Southeast Ohio who competed in areas ranging from behavioral sciences and microbiology to physics, mathematics and engineering.

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Business Matchmaker event offers companies the information, contacts needed to win government contracts

The 2024 Ohio Business Matchmaker event, scheduled May 8-9, will provide local companies with training and connections necessary to win government contracts.

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Voinovich School partnership recognized for Children of Incarcerated Parents Initiative

The award was presented in recognition of the training and support provided to communities and families impacted by incarceration. 

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