Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

Ohio mental health and addiction director experiences OHIO’s VR and its potential for health care and law enforcement training

October 24, 2022 4 min

Ohio University hosted Lori Criss, director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and her staff for an immersive presentation on the University’s use of virtual reality.

OHIO students, staff work behind the scenes to keep campus, community clean

October 21, 2022 5 min

Ohio University is home to a number of students, professional staff, and faculty working hard to help the environment.

Alumni & Friends

Voinovich School Alumni share how their work impacts the communities they serve

October 3, 2022 8 min

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service reconnected with alumni Andreana Madera-Martorell, Alex Wesaw, and Stacey Frohnapfel-Hasson to see where they are today.

Geography Professional Speaker Series kicks off with alumnus from Ohio EPA on Sept. 23

September 21, 2022 3 min

OHIO alumnus Casey Galligan will discuss “The Clean Water Act: An Overview of One Ambitious Environmental Law’s Attempts to Preserve and Improve Our Nation’s Surface Waters.”

Voinovich School partners with PORTSfuture Program to engage young learners in STEM-based experiences

August 25, 2022 2 min

Storm water displays can create residential storm water pollution scenarios by activating rain simulations and showing the results of mitigation and non-mitigation pollution prevention strategies.

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Board of Trustees approves new free speech policy, receives key updates

August 18, 2022 9 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a new campus free speech policy in alignment with the Ohio Higher Education Reform Bill.

Sustainability film series returns to Athena Cinema

August 17, 2022 2 min

The Athena Cinema’s 10th annual Sustainability Film Series will screen documentary films dealing with environmental issues.

Ohio Congressmen Balderson and Johnson get firsthand look at OHIO’s contributions to region through research, outreach, and experiential learning

August 10, 2022 6 min

Ohio Congressmen Troy Balderson and Bill Johnson visited Ohio University's Athens campus today to tour facilities and learn more about OHIO's myriad contributions to Appalachian Ohio and the state.

Ohio University's Voinovich School welcomes Misty Crosby as senior executive in residence for local government services

August 8, 2022 2 min

Misty Crosby has been named senior executive in residence for local government services with the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, beginning Monday, Sept. 12.

Geoff Dabelko sees opportunity and collaboration in complex nature of climate crises

July 8, 2022 4 min

Geoff Dabelko has spent most of his summer on the road collaborating with international and environmental ministers and United Nations diplomats to help address climate and security crises.

Mayors' Partnership for Progress applauds investment in Appalachian Ohio

June 28, 2022 2 min

The Mayors’ Partnership for Progress (MPP) is thanking the Ohio General Assembly for its support of House Bill 377.

Ohio University Board of Trustees approves two new programs

June 14, 2022 12 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees received an update on the Housing Master Plan and approved an updated Capital Improvement Plan and a pair of new degree programs during its meetings June 13-14.

Honored to serve: Lt. Col. Darrell Fawley bolsters military career with OHIO graduate degrees

June 6, 2022 3 min

After being promoted to lieutenant colonel, military science professor Darrell Fawley looks at his career in the military and Ohio University.

Strong community partnerships foundation for Voinovich School’s energy and environmental work

May 27, 2022 10 min

The Voinovich School continues play an important role in bettering the local environment and Ohio communities.

Meteorology students chase storms in the Central Plains

May 26, 2022 3 min

During the first week of May, 15 Ohio University students traveled to the Central Plains to follow supercell thunderstorms, observing them in real-time and predicting where tornados may form.

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