Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

Four OHIO representatives stand in front of the Global Education Fair banner at one of the events
Community Events

Global Education Fair brings 21 countries to Athens County classrooms

At the Global Education Fair, children arrived under the flags of the world, collected a passport and a world map at the check-in table, and then set out to earn a stamp from every country in the room.

Ted Adams
OHIO Community

Adams comes full circle to Voinovich School Advisory Board after working in Voinovich administration

Ted Adams got a firsthand look at George Voinovich’s philosophy on public-private partnerships and is looking to help continue his former boss’s legacy as an advisor for the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

National Guard members and staff from the county health department prepare to assist patients
Community Partners

GuardCare delivers free health care to Southeast Ohio residents

GuardCare 2026 provided a record amount of free medical, dental and vision care to Southeast Ohio residents during a three-day clinic at Ohio University's Heritage Hall.

Isaac Floyd
Alumni Leaders

OHIO graduate's grant sends 30 children to Bobcat Academy at no cost

An OHIO graduate teaching in Lawrence County secured a $1,500 grant that sent 30 children to Bobcat Academy on the Ohio University Southern campus at no cost to their families.

Photo of Geoff Dabelko sitting in a conference room
OHIO Events

Helping state’s elderly deal with extreme weather the focus of latest free Project ECHO seminars hosted by OHIO’s Voinovich School

How Ohio’s rapidly aging population can better cope with heat waves, flooding and increasingly severe storms is the subject of a new six-part Project ECHO webinar series starting in September.

Mike Lafreniere
OHIO Announcements

Dean Lafreniere to lead OHIO Chillicothe's next chapter

Dr. Lewatis McNeal, vice provost for Regional Higher Education, has announced the appointment of Michael Lafreniere as dean of campus and community engagement at Ohio University Chillicothe.

Captina Conservancy Duck Dash 2026 - Hundreds of yellow rubber ducks floating down a creek bed of water.
Student Experiences

Learning through service: OHIO Eastern students support conservation, community at Captina Duck Dash

The Duck Dash event exemplified how Ohio University Eastern students from different academic disciplines are applying their classroom knowledge in meaningful ways through community partnerships.

Dr. Holly Raffle
Dedicated Faculty

MPA Professor Holly Raffle finds reward in community prevention efforts, watching OHIO students advance healthy initiatives

Dr. Holly Raffle came back to OHIO for what she thought was going to be a year and never left – much to the benefit of community prevention programs and the students she has mentored over the years.

An aerial image Ohio University's Athens campus on a fall day
Community Partners

Sugar Bush Foundation to host Community and University Idea Sharing Event ahead of 2027–2028 funding cycle

The Sugar Bush Foundation will host a Community and University Idea Sharing event on Friday, Aug. 28, ahead of opening its 2027–2028 funding cycle.

grads wearing caps and gowns walk outside
OHIO Events

OHIO Chillicothe celebrates 80 years

Ohio University Chillicothe is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year with an open house celebration on Thursday, September 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

James Beatty
Student Experiences

Communications major applies skills, gains critical experience as intern in national park

Growing up in Chillicothe, James Beatty visited Hopewell Culture National Historical Park on class trips and family outings, never imagining that he would one day intern there.

Ohio University's Athens campus and the countryside behind it is shown from above in this aerial image
OHIO Community

Ohio University just got its own pickleball courts and golf simulators

The Grand Opening will be held on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Golf and Tennis Center. The event is open to everyone.

Martha Kline
OHIO Announcements

Dr. Martha Kline appointed dean of campus and community engagement at OHIO Zanesville

Ohio University has appointed Dr. Martha Kline as dean of campus and community engagement at OHIO Zanesville, effective Aug. 1, 2026.

Jennifer Kellner-Muscar
OHIO Announcements

Jennifer Kellner-Muscar selected as dean of campus and community engagement at Ohio University Eastern

Ohio University Eastern is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Kellner-Muscar as the next dean of campus and community engagement, effective Sept. 1, 2026.

Alli Boggioni works with kids
Student Success

Ohio University Chillicothe education students gain practical experience as Big Brothers Big Sisters interns

Two Ohio University Chillicothe education students are building confidence, skills and relationships through a summer internship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Ohio.

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