Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

Cierra Willis is shown with her research project

OHIO student receives Public Service Award for research project

April 24, 2025 3 min

This award is designed to support individuals committed to a career in public service, empowering them to make a positive impact on their communities and the environment through education and practice.

MPA

Ohio University’s MPA programs: Real-world impact with flexible options

April 23, 2025 4 min

What does it take to be an effective leader in government, nonprofits, or the public sector? OHIO's Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs are made for today’s professionals.

A mural depicting four coal miners on the side of a building in uptown Athens Ohio

Appalachian Impact

What comes after coal? How OHIO is helping Appalachian recovery

April 23, 2025 3 min

In Appalachian Ohio, when a coal-fired power plant shuts down, entire communities feel the aftershocks. At Ohio University's Voinovich School, Master of Public Administration students are stepping into the gap, bringing policy ideas, research and on-the-ground support to help towns recover.

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Forever OHIO

OHIO to celebrate Spring Commencement on May 2, 3

April 22, 2025 4 min

Ohio University will honor more than 3,600 graduating students during the Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 2 and 3. The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will honor its graduates on May 10.

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University Community

Keynote speaker brings regional roots, real-world advice to OHIO Southern graduation ceremony

April 21, 2025 3 min

Ohio University Southern graduate Stephan Harris returns as keynote speaker for the 2025 ceremony, sharing a message of persistence, community, and the power of asking questions and getting involved.

Jamie Carmichael, MPA ’03, Chief Program Officer at the Ohio Department of Aging

Career

How OHIO's MPA program generates career-building insights

April 21, 2025 4 min

Jamie Carmichael, MPA ’03, has risen through the ranks of state government to Chief Program Officer at the Ohio Department of Aging. Here’s her take on how OHIO's MPA program set her up for success.

Music Industry Summit

Music Industry Summit: OHIO students embrace Bobcat work ethic, experiential learning opportunities

April 10, 2025 5 min

Ohio University’s seventh Music Industry Summit remains the premier music industry conference of the Midwest. The annual Summit provides attendees with a unique opportunity to engage with successful music industry professionals.

Student Success

Ohio University senior lands prestigious internship with National League of Cities

April 10, 2025 3 min

The internship will allow Kinga Turoczi to expand her knowledge beyond political science and explore its connection to business and economic policy, all while preparing for her entry into OHIO’s MBA program.

Rankings

Graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences excel in ranks, multiple programs in the College of Health Sciences and Professions named among the top 100 in nation in 2025 U.S. News rankings

April 8, 2025 4 min

Numerous graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Health Sciences and Professions have been named in the top 100 in the nation in the latest U.S. News rankings.

Community Service

Voinovich School leads assessment of Ohio’s health

April 2, 2025 3 min

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University is leading the charge in assessing Ohio’s health challenges.

An OHIO student is shown with her mother at the Pop Up Market in Alden Library during Moms Weekend 2024.

Family Weekends

Moms Weekend to feature arts activities, special events, International Street Fair

April 2, 2025 6 min

Ohio University will celebrate Moms Weekend April 4-6 with a wide variety of events for Bobcats and their family members.

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OHIO Alumni

OHIO alumnus helping to plan U.S. birthday celebration

April 2, 2025 2 min

Todd Kleismit, MPA ’05, is the executive director of the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial, responsible for preparing Ohio for the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

Voinovich School students and a member of the Mayors Partnership for Progress stand in front of a slide about the village of New Straitsville.

Research and Impact

Voinovich School students collaborate with regional mayors to tackle community challenges

April 1, 2025 2 min

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service continues to foster community-academic collaboration through real-world experiences, exemplified by Professor Geoff Dabelko’s class.

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Community Impact

Miller Prosthetics wins VA contracts with support from Ohio APEX Accelerator

March 31, 2025 2 min

Thanks to the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service’s APEX Accelerator Program, Nancy Miller and her husband, Mark, were able to navigate the complexities of government contracting.

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OHIO Events

OHIO to host pop-up thrift market on April 4

March 26, 2025 3 min

The OHIO Thrift Market will be open to the public from 1– 6 p.m. on Friday, April 4, at the Morton Field. The pop-up market will solicit items from two thrifting locations in the area.

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