Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

Participants in the Summer Law and Trial institute are shown in a courtroom with Jennifer Brunner
Inspiring students

Summer Law and Trial Institute expands pathways to legal careers for Ohio high school students

This year's participants explored many facets of the legal system, developed courtroom skills and discovered new pathways toward careers in law, justice and public service.

Local children work on projects at a long table while two OHIO representatives stand nearby to assist them at a Library STEM Day event
Community Impact

Library STEM Days provide fun learning opportunities for children in Southeast Ohio

More than 50 children attended each session, which included learning about engineering design processes, electrical circuitry and energy.

Dr. Haley Duschinski walks among the crowd and leads a presentation
Workforce Development

Regional employers, educators meet to advance global workforce readiness in Ohio

Industry leaders and Ohio University partners explore how language, culture and global skills can power Ohio’s economic future.

Medical Academy students write notes
Health and Wellness

OHIO Medical Academy’s new initiative inspires future Central Ohio health professionals

OHIO Medical Academy has piloted an innovative, student-led initiative to spotlight one of medicine’s most essential and often overlooked fields: primary care.

OHIO student works with Become U participant
Health Care Careers

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine launches 'BeCOMe U' pipeline program to inspire future medical professionals

In an effort to foster early interest in health care careers, the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has launched a new pipeline program aimed at middle schoolers in Central Ohio.

A scenic pathway near park benches and bushes is surrounded by colorful leaves during a Fall day at Ohio University Chillicothe
OHIO Events

Ohio University Chillicothe launches monthly Campus Jaunt 5k to promote wellness, community spirit

The Campus Jaunt 5k is a new, monthly event designed to bring together students, faculty, staff and members of the community in a celebration of movement, connection and campus pride.

Muskingum 250 Movie Night
Community Events

Muskingum 250 Movie Night: 'The Patriot'

The Muskingum 250 Committee, in partnership with OHIO Zanesville and the Muskingum County Library System, invites the community to a free screening of "The Patriot," on Friday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m.

College Green
Student Success

OHIO student honored with award from Community Campus Coalition

Ohio University student Jess Mitchell was honored with the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award from the Community Campus Coalition at the end of the spring semester.

A young student smiles and wears a glove while working on a STEM project at a table, and teachers stand nearby
Community Partners

AEP Ohio Foundation, Voinovich School celebrate 10 years of STEM education partnership

The American Electric Power (AEP) Ohio Foundation and OHIO's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service have enjoyed a long-standing relationship.

Dean Emeritus Dennis Irwin
Faculty Experts

Dean Emeritus Dennis Irwin honored by Engineers Foundation of Ohio, elected to leadership position

Dennis Irwin, PhD, PE, FNSPE, was recently elected as the treasurer of the Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO) and honored by the organization.

Ryan Humeniuk asks research questions to worker in a booth at an outdoor festival
Student Research

OHIO students driving change through research, service

For nearly two decades, the Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholars Program has given Ohio University students a front-row seat to the real work of public service.

Female, smiling with shoulder length red hair, wearing glass, black and white blouse with a black blazer
Alumni Success

Telling the story of Southeastern Ohio: Cathryn Stanley’s journey from student to regional advocate

From early classroom experiences to her current role curating and promoting the region’s rich history, Cathryn Stanley’s path reflects the strength and impact of Ohio University’s regional campus system.

Three people work on outdoor garden space with shovels, rakes, tiller.
Community Service

Community groups break ground on Storms Creek garden

Ohio University Southern joins local partners to create a pollinator garden and buddy bench at Storms Creek in Ironton, promoting education, inclusion and community collaboration.

Alden Library
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to free book event at Ohio University Press

During July 14–18, take your pick from hundreds of free books from the Ohio University Press office on the first floor of Alden Library.

An instructor from the Ohio Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Prevention  and Promotion points  at a power point screen while leading a class presentation
Community Impact

New training program benefits peer recovery supporters

For people living with addiction, it can be helpful to talk to someone who has traveled the same road to recovery. Peer support has emerged as a powerful tool in addiction and mental health treatment.

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