Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

two female students drawing, one male teacher overlooking their work
Community Impact

Two Appalachian Ohio teachers receive 2026 grants for place-based learning projects

Funded through the Ohio Rural Teacher Fellowship program, the grants will be implemented in spring 2026 and reflect the ongoing impact of regional higher education partnerships in strengthening rural education.

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

Ohio University Chillicothe to host spring alumni and friends art show

Ohio University Chillicothe’s Patricia Scott Memorial Art Gallery will feature an exhibition of artwork by alumni and friends beginning with an opening reception at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12.

OHIO students talk to a representative at a job fair booth
Career Opportunities

Ohio University Lancaster, OhioMeansJobs partner to host community job fair

Ohio University Lancaster, in partnership with OhioMeansJobs Fairfield County and area nonprofit agencies, will host a community job fair on Tuesday, April 14 in the Brasee Hall Gymnasium.

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.

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.

LeVar Burton
OHIO Events

LeVar Burton to speak at OHIO on March 3 as part of Kennedy Lecture Series

The Ohio University Kennedy Lecture Series will present “An Evening with LeVar Burton,” on Tuesday, March 3.

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.

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.

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.

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