Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

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New Opportunities and Lasting Connections

Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service  graduate Kenneth Wilson, MPA ‘93, found himself at Ohio University almost by surprise.

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Environmental Initiatives Summer Recap

Zero waste and water quality projects continued over the summer within the Energy and the Environment branch of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

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Practical Civility

$1.6+ million gift expands programming of OHIO’s George Washington Forum

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Jeffrey A. Finkle Ohio University Economic Development Intern to continue work with IEDC after graduation

In his junior year at Ohio University, Colton Campbell, an economics major and Undergraduate Research Scholar at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, read an article.

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New Pike County Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent longtime Bobcat and Executive MPA alumnus

Being named Superintendent of the Pike County Board of Developmental Disabilities was a bittersweet experience for Jeff Allen.

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New online Master of Sustainability, Security, and Resilience program launching in fall 2021

Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs is now enrolling for a new fully online Master of Sustainability, Security and Resilience program.

Policy options to enable an equitable energy transition

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

In light of the Biden administration’s recent pledge to cut US emissions by 50–52% from 2005 levels, a new report led by Resources for the Future lays out the costs and benefits of policies.

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High school students compete for $36K in prizes at eighth annual Dare to Dream Competition

More than a dozen out of 50 teams from regional high schools advanced to the final round in the eighth annual Glockner Dare to Dream Pitch Competition on March 2.

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Voinovich School students win awards in 2021 Student Expo

Several students from Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs won awards for their work at the 2021 Virtual Student Expo.

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Voinovich School research associate’s article on Jewish burial featured in Ohio Township News

Natalie Wilson, research associate at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, recently wrote an article for Ohio Township News about Jewish burial in Southeast Ohio.

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Appalachian Watershed Research Group begins second year of Pennsylvania stream restoration project

Ohio University’s Appalachian Watershed Research Group is entering the second year of work on the Robinson Fork and Ryerson Station State Park Mitigation Assessment project.

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

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.

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Fulbright Scholar used lessons from MPA program for UN work in the Congo

Fulbright Scholar Emmanuel “Manu” Ngueyanouba originally meant to attend Ohio University only for an eight-month English enhancement program.

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

The ninth annual Appalachian Ohio State of the Region Conference will gather public officials, economic development experts, and business and organizational leaders virtually May 11 to May 13.

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International economic development council announces new three-year gift to support Jeff Finkle internship

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) recently announced a new three-year gift to extend the Jeffrey A. Finkle Ohio University Economic Development Internship.

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