Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

The Ohio University Rufus mascot wears a Juneteenth shirt and walks near a table at the Juneteenth Festival
Community Events

OHIO community invited to Juneteenth Celebration

All Ohio University students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to celebrate freedom, culture and community at the 2026 Juneteenth Festival on Friday, June 19.

Seven small images from the Sara Gilfert Collection
OHIO Community

Ohio University Libraries unveils the Sara Gilfert Collection

The Sara Gilfert Collection celebrates the life and work of Southeast Ohio papermaker, fiber artist, educator and community arts leader Sara “Sally” Gilfert.

Alden Library at Ohio University
OHIO Announcements

Evidence at your fingertips: UpToDate now available to OHIO community

Ohio University Libraries is pleased to announce that beginning July 1, the OHIO community will have access to UpToDate, a leading point-of-care clinical decision support resource for healthcare professionals.

Renee Steffen
Alumni Leaders

Steffen adds nonprofit perspective to Voinovich School Advisory Board

After earning her MPA at OHIO in 2011, Renee Steffen embarked on a career in the nonprofit space that led her to the Sisters Health Foundation, where she serves as the executive director.

student videos woman with river and trees in background
Community Impact

Telling Our Story: OHIO Southern students help document the African American experience in Appalachia

Faculty and students at Ohio University Southern are documenting the African American experience across the tri-state region, as part of a nine-county Appalachian heritage initiative.

Under the Elms
Under the Elms

Ohio University’s Under the Elms concert series returns for Summer 2026

Community members are invited to enjoy another season of music, tradition and summer gatherings as Ohio University’s annual Under the Elms Concert Series returns beginning June 11.

John Carey speaks in front of a large crowd in the Baker University Center at the State of the Region Conference
Community Partners

Appalachian Region conference focuses on job, housing, energy initiatives in Southeastern Ohio

The conference provided valuable insights on workforce, education, development, energy and other regional initiatives for attendees to take back to and benefit their communities.

Two women standing beside clothing display
OHIO Community

No cost, no questions: Bobcat Boutique opens at OHIO Southern

The new Bobcat Boutique at Ohio University Southern is helping students and community members across the tri-state dress for interviews, internships and new jobs, with dignity built into every detail.

Students in auditorium participating in Constitution Day
Community Events

Constitution Day returns to Ohio Southern with new writing contest for high school juniors

OHIO Southern to host Constitution Day event and writing contest for area high school juniors.

Zanesville Author Jim Boyd
OHIO Events

OHIO Zanesville to host art show celebrating local history

Local author Jim Boyd explores the history of the Jaycee Golf Course through storytelling and artwork from nearly 50 local artists in a new community-centered book and exhibit on June 2.

OHIO students, faculty and staff who work with the OSC stand together in front  of a chalkboard in an OHIO classroom
OHIO Community

Ohio University researchers turn to Ohio Supercomputer Center as computing demands grow

OHIO students and researchers are using the Ohio Supercomputer Center to take on complex, data-intensive work—from simulating medical research problems to creating digital art with artificial intelligence.

Alden Library at Ohio University
OHIO Announcements

Candid now available via University Libraries

Candid, an online directory of 1.9 million nonprofits offering $29 million in grants, is now available via Ohio University Libraries. Candid is available to all students, faculty, staff and community members.

College students walking on a trail, next to large trees in Dysart Woods
Student Experiences

OHIO Honors course connects students to stewardship, history at Dysart Woods

Students from Ohio University’s Athens and Eastern campuses recently participated in an immersive Honors course at Dysart Woods focused on conservation, stewardship and experiential learning.

Bennett Hall
Community Events

Ohio University Chillicothe to host prevention conference

Ohio University Chillicothe will host their fourth annual prevention conference on June 24, 2026.

Tracy A Pritchard May 2026
Dedicated Faculty

From classroom to community: Tracy Pritchard retires after decades of impact in social work education

Tracy A. Pritchard leaves behind a lasting legacy of mentorship, community partnership and compassionate leadership that has shaped generations of social workers throughout southeastern Ohio.

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