Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

The JED Campus Team meets to form subcommittees.
JED Campus

OHIO begins next phase of JED Campus student mental health and well-being initiative

During Summer 2025, OHIO’s JED campus team formed subcommittees that began meeting to implement the work of the four-year strategic plan.

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STEM Education

Southeast Ohio educators invited to launch of statewide STEM design challenge

Southeast Ohio STEM educators are invited to join the launch of the 2026 #STEMmovesOhio Design Challenge, hosted by the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) Southeast Hub.

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Community Impact

OHIO faculty invited to engage in Community-Engaged Scholars, Faculty Civic Champions programs

All OHIO faculty are encouraged to participate in two key initiatives this academic year: the Community-Engaged Scholars program and the Faculty Civic Champions program.

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Journalism

Experiential learning and community impact opportunities grow for students at “The Post”

Students working for “The Post” received a grant from the Solutions Journalism Network to expand coverage outside of the Athens campus into surrounding communities throughout southeast Ohio.

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Community Engagement

Athens Roller Derby bridges OHIO and community through sport and solidarity

At the heart of Athens Ohio Roller Derby is a powerful community of skaters, many of them part of the OHIO community, who bring grit, strategy and school spirit to the track. What starts as a skating clinic often turns into a lifelong connection, both to the sport and to the region.

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Community Events

Armenian youth ensemble to visit Ironton as part of International Cultural Exchange Tour

Ohio University Southern, Ironton Rotary Club and Ironton aLive welcome Armenian youth ensemble Armfolk on Aug. 26 for a student program and a free public concert celebrating culture and connection.

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Innovative Programs

OHIO’s Voinovich Academy, GRID Lab bring 360VR training to public service employees

The innovative training series was developed in partnership with the Ohio University's Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service and the Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab.

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APEX Accelerator

Ohio APEX Accelerator at Ohio University breaks records with $2 billion in federal contracts

Fiscal year 2024 was another record-breaker for the Ohio APEX Accelerator at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, where $2 billion in government contracts were secured for clients.

A representative from the Voinovich School gives a presentation to local health department officials
Community Impact

Voinovich School research team providing key assistance to local health departments

The Planning, Evaluation, Education, and Research (PEER) Applied Research Team offers a comprehensive suite of services to support health departments throughout the CHA and CHIP process.

Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking 2024.
Community Impact

2025 Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking to take place Aug. 23

OHIO’s Center for Community Engagement is calling for volunteers from the University and Athens communities to participate in the 2025 Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking on Saturday, Aug. 23.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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