Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

Rows of research posters, with students standing near them, are shown in the Walter Fieldhouse for the Student Research Expo.
Student Success

Big wins, big impact: Voinovich students excel at 2026 Student Expo

Students from OHIO's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service share their thoughts on presenting their research work at the Ohio University Student Research and Creative Activity Expo.

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Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

OHIO's faculty filled spring semester with research, publishing, travel and awards.

Spencer Johnson gives a presentation while another OHIO student looks on from behind him
Student Opportunities

OHIO MPA student secures internship with National League of Cities

Spencer Johnson was recently selected for the Jeff A. Finkle Ohio University Economic Development Internship at the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Darrell Fawley
Forever OHIO

Fawley to share with Online Program graduates how his OHIO education helped his career

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Darrell Fawley earned a Master’s Degree in History and an Executive Master of Public Administration from Ohio University and is currently working toward a doctoral degree.

Several faculty awards are displayed on a table, including awards for Pamela Kaylor, Sarah Wyatt and Adam Rapp
Faculty Excellence

OHIO honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research, commitment to student success

The 2026 Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony celebrated the winners of numerous prestigious awards including the Presidential Teacher Award, Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and University Professor Award.

Jasmine Lastery-Butler
Alumni Leaders

Lastery-Butler promotes career pathways as Voinovich School Advisory Board member

Jasmine Lastery-Butler credits her time spent at Ohio University with setting her on the path to a top job in U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown’s office. She wants to now help current students reach their career goals.

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Student Success

Field fair prepares Ohio University Chillicothe social work students for practical experiences

Ohio University Chillicothe social work majors recently participated in a social work field fair to connect with community and governmental agencies and learn about areas of social work practice.

Cary Cooper
Alumni Leaders

Voinovich School Advisory Board service a continuation of Cooper’s OHIO legacy

One of the longest serving members on the Advisory Board for the George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service keeps going to bat for Ohio University, even in retirement.

An overhead image of a large crowd watching and listening to a presentation on stage at the Slovenian Museum and Archives event in Cleveland
Student Opportunities

Learning-by-doing: Voinovich scholars showcase research at Slovenian Museum and Archives

Ohio University students gain important experience through a unique partnership with the Slovenian Museum and Archives in Cleveland.

Spring 2026
Rankings

Several graduate programs named among the top 100 in nation in 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings

U.S. News and World Report has ranked numerous Ohio University graduate programs within the College of Business and the College of Health Sciences and Professions among the top 100 in the nation.

Scott Miller
Alumni Leaders

OHIO graduate’s professional journey leads to Russ College leadership position

Scott Miller’s decades-long service to Ohio University has covered the gamut of the institution’s vital role in advancing the interests and needs of the Appalachian region.

Emeriti Park is shown in the spring
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's March 2026 Newsmakers

John Kopchick, Aiden Payne and Geoff Dabelko were named faculty newsmakers for March 2026.

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.

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.

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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.

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