Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

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Faculty Excellence

Faculty Experts Roundup

Recent faculty achievements include awards in the arts, recognition for storytelling expertise, a podcast appearance and more.

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Student Spotlight - Alyssa Manning

Alyssa Manning talks about the Ohio University experience

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

OHIO to participate in statewide tornado drill on March 20

Ohio University will participate in the statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Sharon Hopkins

Sharon Hopkins wins Janet and George Voinovich Faculty and Staff Leadership Award

Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Dean Tracy Plouck recently recognized Sharon Hopkins as the 2023 recipient of the Janet and George Voinovich Faculty and Staff Leadership Award.

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Ohio University updates Parental Leave Program to better benefit employees

Ohio University has updated its Parental Leave Program to better assist OHIO’s benefits-eligible faculty, administrators and bargaining unit staff.

Keynote speaker Gilbert Liu, MD, at Health Scholars Research Symposium

Ohio University Health Scholars Research Symposium recognizes medical and health student researchers

Students attending the second annual OHIO's Health Scholars Research Symposium gained a deeper understanding of Medicaid and how they can make a difference in the lives of those who rely on Medicaid.

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Ohio University recognized as one of nation’s best midsize employers by Forbes

Ohio University has been named one of “America’s Best Midsize Employers” in 2024 by Forbes, ranking ninth among public universities that were included in the list.

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Student Spotlight - Liliana Kijek

Liliana Kijek talks about the Ohio University experience.

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Baker Peace Conference to focus on 'Democracy in Decline?' on Feb. 22-23

The Contemporary History Institute will host the 2024 Baker Peace Conference, themed “Democracy in Decline? The Politics of Pluralism, Participation, and Populism,” on Feb. 22-23.

The Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholars

Undergraduates, shape your future and our region via research scholar positions at the Voinovich School

Are you an OHIO undergrad eager to dive into the world of research? Several Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar funded positions are available for the 2024–2025 academic year.

Innovation Center 2019

OHIO receives an extension to its APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation, a nod to its continued support of Southeast Ohio

The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) has extended a highly competitive community and economic development designation to Ohio University.

Pediatrician Gilbert Liu, MD

OHIO Health Collaborative hosts research symposium featuring educator and pediatrician Gilbert Liu, M.D.

On Friday, Feb. 2, the 2024 Health Scholars Research Symposium will showcase work impacting the future of health in Ohio and beyond, with special guest speaker Gilbert Liu, M.D.

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OHIO graduate students invited to register for the Three Minute Thesis® competition

Interested students are encouraged to apply early when registration opens online on Friday, Jan. 19, at 8 a.m. Participation will be capped at 32 entrants.

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OHIO undergraduate students invited to register for the OSCARS Impact Competition

Interested students are encouraged to apply early; registration for the competition opens Monday, Jan. 24, at 9 a.m. and will be capped at 32 entrants.

The College Green

OHIO to host Health Scholars Research Symposium Feb. 2

All students, faculty, staff and area residents are invited to the event, which will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Grover Center.

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