Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

Peter Lim, Micah Underwood, Wayne McCord and Karissa Martin
Community Events

OHIO Eastern to present free holiday musical revue, ‘Knock, Knock! It’s Christmas!’

November 7, 2025 2 min

This fun, family-friendly way to kick off the holiday season features local performers Peter J. Lim, Karissa Martin, Wayne McCord and Micah Underwood.

OUCU employees stand in front of a mural painted on the ReStore building
Community Engagement

ReStore mural brings Athens community together through art and storytelling

November 7, 2025 4 min

A once-gray wall at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore on West Union Street has become a vibrant reflection of Athens’ creative spirit. The new ReStore Mural, to be unveiled Nov. 10, celebrates community, resilience and connection through color and collaboration. The project grew from a partnership among Passion Works Studio, Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio, the Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact, with support from OUCU Financial.

Science Cafe - The Strong Force Awakens: A Neutron Star Story - Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m., Baker Center Front Room, Free Coffee First 50 People
OHIO Events

Science Café to focus on ‘The Strong Force Awakens: A Neutron Star Story’ on Nov. 12

November 6, 2025 2 min

Ohio University Assistant Professor of Physics Christian Drischler will lead the next Science Café presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
OHIO Zanesville and Zane Grey Elementary School representatives stand together for a photo inside of an elementary school classroom
Community Partners

Teaching tomorrow’s readers: OHIO Zanesville partners with Zane Grey Elementary

November 5, 2025 6 min

Ohio University Zanesville is partnering with Zane Grey Elementary School to strengthen literacy development among first-grade students through a hands-on, place-based learning experience.

Lisa Kindler and Dean Richard W. Greenlee
Community Partners

St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce named OHIO Eastern’s 2025 Outstanding Community Partner

November 3, 2025 3 min

The St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce was named OHIO Eastern’s 2025 Community Partner for its strong collaboration with the university, including events and initiatives connecting students with the local community.

Choose Kindness - Make Respect Visible with Kindness Week
Make Respect Visible

Ohio University to celebrate Make Respect Visible Week Nov. 10-14

October 31, 2025 4 min

Ohio University is hosting a special week of events in November to promote respect, kindness and well-being among all Ohio University, students, faculty and staff.
An OHIO student talks with a public office at Public Service Day
Alumni Impact

Voinovich School's Public Service Day brings together students, alumni, officials

October 30, 2025 4 min

OHIO alumni working in government and community organizations shared their experiences in the public sector and offered advice for students interested in making a difference through their careers.

A community health worker sits and talks with two individuals
Career Opportunities

Free community health worker training comes to OHIO Lancaster

October 29, 2025 2 min

Applications are now open for OHIO’s Community Health Worker Training Program, hosted by the Alliance for Population Health and offered at Ohio University Lancaster during Spring Semester 2026.

Woman speaks to seated crowd from podium
Community Partners

Regional campuses celebrate partners

October 28, 2025 4 min

Ohio University recognized several community partners recently for their unique, place-based collaborations that support students and strengthen local communities.
woman performs cpr on dummy
Community Events

Free community health worker training comes to OHIO Southern

October 28, 2025 2 min

Applications are now open for free community health worker training at OHIO Southern.
A speaker stands at a podium in front of local and state leaders and in front of a sign that says Ohio - Fueling The Future - Centrus, JobsOhio and OhioSE Economic Development
Community Impact

Private industry expansion announcement bolsters redevelopment efforts

October 28, 2025 8 min

A major regional jobs announcement has Ohio University leaders, state officials and project stakeholders applauding progress at a key development site and looking for further success.
The outside of OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital is decorated with signs that say OU, Oh Yeah and Go Cats, and the grass and sidewalks have OHIO decorations. In addition, there is a giant football under a tree.
Forever OHIO

OHIO announces Paint the Town Green challenge winners

October 23, 2025 2 min

Ohio University and the city of Athens showed their Bobcat pride during the Homecoming 2025 competition.
Bennett Hall
Free Community Workshops

Ohio University Chillicothe to host free artificial intelligence workshops

October 15, 2025 2 min

Interim Dean Mike Lafreniere invites community members to participate in one or more of the free workshop sessions on Unlocking the Power of AI and Mastering AI Prompting.
Three females standing next to each other, smiling
Community Partnerships

Future teachers, community leaders: Inside Ohio University’s Rural Teacher Corps

October 14, 2025 4 min

Ohio University’s Rural Teacher Corps prepares future educators to serve and strengthen Appalachian communities through place-based learning and community partnerships.

Nikki Wood and other OHIO graduates take a selfie while wearing Commencement caps and robes and standing next to the Convocation Center.
Alumni Success

Internship experience is rewarding, leads to full-time position

October 14, 2025 2 min

Nikki Wood spent the summer in Chillicothe as an intern with the city through a program with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and in partnership with the Voinovich School.
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