Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

Illustrated snakes and lanterns. Celebrate the Lunar New Year 2025
OHIO Events

Ohio University Southern to celebrate Chinese New Year with cultural showcase

Ohio University Southern celebrates Chinese New Year on Jan. 29 at 3:30 p.m. in the library. Join Professor Yehong Shao-Lucas for traditional food, culture and festivities. Free and open to the public.

Portrait of James Gordon
Community Impact

James Gordon to receive Alumni Humanitarian Award

James Gordon will receive the Alumni Humanitarian Award for his dedication to environmental stewardship, inclusivity and community service at OHIO Southern's Legacy Awards ceremony on Jan. 28

Portrait of Cesiah Bernal-Blanton
OHIO Events

Creating a culture of service and inclusion

Cesiah Bernal-Blanton to be honored with Beloved Community Service Award for advocating Hispanic culture, inclusivity and sensory-friendly spaces. Award ceremony Jan. 28 at OHIO Southern.

Image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and information about the upcoming Annual MLK Legacy Awards taking place Jan. 28 at 5:30 p.m. in Riffe Rotunda
OHIO Events

Legacy Awards honor local leaders for outstanding service, advocacy

The Legacy Awards honor local leaders, students, and groups for their contributions to service, advocacy, and inclusivity. The ceremony is set for Jan. 28, 2025, at Ohio University Southern.

A crowded lecture hall
University Community

Kids on Campus: Empowering through partnerships and programming

How this long-running program uses partnerships to provide underserved children with enriching summer activities and educational experiences.

Amanda Mitchell
Student Success

Practicum experience prepares OHIO Chillicothe senior for social work career

As a full-time student, single mom, and someone who has worked in the field of addiction treatment and recovery, Amanda Mitchell knows a thing or two about overcoming challenges in pursuit of a goal.

Zanesville associate rfi hero
Community Engagement

OHIO Zanesville invites community to January events

Throughout January, OHIO Zanesville is excited to offer the community a series of enriching and interactive events. This is a great opportunity during the winter months to visit campus.

A hand-lettered sign reading "VOTE," pictured in a window on Court Street in Athens, Ohio
Community Engagement

Ohio University recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized Ohio University as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.

A Heritage College representative works in a medical facility while other medical professionals work nearby
Community Engagement

Voinovich researchers explore innovative strategy for improving children’s health outcomes, reducing costs for taxpayers

Stark County, Ohio, contracted with the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service to evaluate the potential benefits of establishing a social information exchange network.

An aerial image of Athens, Ohio early in the morning
Community Impact

Voinovich School partners with Mayors’ Partnership for Progress on housing toolkit

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service has partnered with the nonpartisan, not-for-profit, Mayors’ Partnership for Progress (MPP) to compile a housing “toolkit” to help rural communities.

An individual is shown using a virtual reality headset and moving her arms
Community Engagement

Using virtual reality to recruit workforce for rural internet expansion

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service is taking virtual reality headsets into high schools and career centers across Southeast Ohio to help attendees learn more about new, in-demand jobs.

A group of men stands in front of a house mid-construction
Community Engagement

Ohio Men of Excellence Network builds homes and community connections

Ohio Men of Excellence Network students took part in a Habitat for Humanity project in Lancaster, Ohio, working together to build a home for a local family. The experience blended teamwork, service and practical learning, leaving a lasting impact on both the participants and the community.

The winners of Global Engagement Awards and speakers from the event pose for a photo in the Baker Ballroom
Global Education

OHIO faculty, staff honored for global education, research excellence

Ohio University celebrated its international education programs and honored several individuals for their outstanding global engagement efforts near the end of the fall semester.

Julia Paxton headshot
Faculty Awards

Julia Paxton to take expertise in poverty and economics into a global classroom with Fulbright Award

Professor Julia Paxton's innovative approach to community-driven education has earned her a Fulbright Award to expand her work internationally, furthering the impact in addressing global disparities, specifically in inequality and poverty.

Construction being done on the first phase of the Inclusive Playground Project
Alumni Success

Differences aren't deficits

Formed by OHIO alumni, the Alexander Inclusive Playground project aims to create accessible environments, nurturing everyone's unique potential.

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