Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

A group highschool students
Community Events

Regional students gather at Ohio University Eastern for annual Charlie Wilson Leadership Event

Regional high school students gathered at Ohio University Eastern for the third annual Charlie Wilson Leadership Event, a daylong program focused on leadership development and community engagement.

Dennis Fox
OHIO Events

Theatre returns to OHIO Eastern under the direction of Dennis Fox with 'Spoon River Anthology'

The production brings together students, alumni and community members in a collaborative homecoming that celebrates the lasting impact of theatre on campus and throughout the Ohio Valley.

Students and community members visit tables and talk with representative at the Social Work Resource Fair at Ohio University Lancaster
OHIO Events

Ohio University Lancaster to host third annual Social Work Resource Fair

Ohio University Lancaster will host its third annual Social Work Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 4, in Brasee Hall’s North Lobby and Wilkes Gallery, located at 1570 Granville Pike in Lancaster.

Participants and organizers from a spelling bee competition at Ohio University stand together for a photo. One person is wearing a bee costume.
Community Events

OHIO colleges to host regional competition for Scripps National Spelling Bee on Feb. 28

The spelling bee is open to elementary and middle school students across the region and will be held from 10 a.m. - noon in Baker University Center, Room 240/242. The public is welcome to attend.

John Haseley
Alumni Leaders

Haseley’s extensive government experience, passion for region bolster Voinovich School Advisory Board

After graduating from Ohio University with a degree in political science, John Haseley’s career journey took him to offices in the highest level of federal and state government.

Carly Leatherwood
OHIO Community

Leatherwood selected to join Leadership Ohio’s distinguished Class of 2026 fellows

Carly Leatherwood, who serves as Chief of Staff to OHIO President Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez, has more than 25 years of communications and marketing experience and possesses a strong background in public service.

Steven Nourse
Public- Private Partnerships

AEP’s Nourse brings decades of regulatory, development experience to Voinovich School Advisory Board

Steven Nourse, vice president-legal for AEP Ohio, appreciates the many public-private partnerships fostered by the George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service,

Mound City Group on a brisk summer day with steam fog rising from the ground.
Student Opportunities

OHIO Chillicothe seeks applicants for Bruce Lombardo Internship

Ohio University Chillicothe is accepting applications for the Summer 2026 Bruce Lombardo Internship.

An individual stretches while sitting on a mat during a yoga class
OHIO Community

WellWorks offering special series ‘Supporting the Journey: Yoga During and After Cancer’

WellWorks at Ohio University is offering a special series of yoga sessions in support of individuals who are navigating life during or after cancer treatment.

OHIO representative stand with community partner award winners, who are holding their awards
Community Partners

Nominations open for awards for outstanding community partners, community-engaged faculty, administrators

The annual awards celebrate exemplary community engagement and the meaningful partnerships that advance learning, research and public impact across the region and beyond.

A row of two-story housing units with cars parked in the street in front.
Supporting The Community

Mayors’ Partnership for Progress launches new housing resources

The Mayors' Partnership for Progress (MPP) recently launched a Housing Development Toolkit with information on planning, funding and other aspects developed by Ohio University’s Misty Crosby.

Three people look at a hand-crafted lamp in the art gallery at OHIO Chillicothe
OHIO Events

OHIO Chillicothe to host alumni, faculty, staff and student art show

The Patricia Scott Memorial Art Gallery will feature an exhibition of artwork by alumni and friends, students, faculty and staff beginning with an opening reception at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Community Health Worker graduates 2025
Community Health Workers

Community Health Workers bridge gaps in care across Ohio

Community Health Workers are emerging as vital connectors between healthcare systems and Ohio’s diverse communities, addressing barriers like transportation, language access and trust that shape health outcomes. Through Ohio University’s expanding CHW training program, hundreds of graduates are using lived experience and cultural understanding to reduce health disparities and strengthen care across the state.

OHIO students sit at a table in a classroom and talk during a class
Community Partners

Empowering Ohio small businesses: Ohio Procurement Internship Program opens 2026 applications

The Ohio Procurement Internship Program connects small-to-medium-sized businesses looking to expand into government sales with a workforce of specially trained students.

An individual works on a computer while sitting at a table
Professional Development

Expanded CEU and Certificate Program returns to Ohio University Lancaster

Ohio University Lancaster is pleased to announce a comprehensive lineup of free Non-Credit Certificate and Continuing Education Unit (CEU) workshops for Spring 2026.

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