Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

Participants at Cat Camp smile together for a photo outside while wearing helmets for the ropes course

Diabetes Institute Cat Camp 2025 fosters confidence, community for youth with T1D

June 20, 2025 2 min

The Ohio University Diabetes Institute hosted its annual Cat Camp June 9-13, welcoming children and teens living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to a week of connection, creativity and confidence-building.

Nursing

Area high school students explore nursing careers at OHIO Chillicothe’s Bobcat Nursing Camp

June 20, 2025 3 min

A group of high school students from Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Pickaway, Pike, Ross and Vinton Counties gathered at Ohio University Chillicothe on Monday, June 16, for Bobcat Nursing Camp.

Community Engagement

Future educators gain real-world experience at OHIO Zanesville’s mock interview event

June 18, 2025 3 min

In April, senior teacher education interns at Ohio University Zanesville participated in the bi-annual mock interview event designed to prepare them for careers in the classroom.

Laurie McKnight, Brent Lane and another individual stand outside, in front of the Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport sign in Kentucky

Regional impact

Appalachian airports prepare for electric aircraft revolution

June 17, 2025 2 min

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service was awarded a grant to assess the needs of more than 200 airfields to handle Advanced Air Mobility planes, including manned electric aircraft and drones.

Summer Solstice Music and Arts Festival flyer

OHIO Alumni

OHIO Southern alumni bring art, music, community spirit to Ironton’s riverfront

June 17, 2025 3 min

Ohio University Southern alumni are leading the 2025 Summer Solstice Festival in Ironton, featuring live music, art, vendors and family activities along the riverfront on Saturday, June 21.

Participants in the Frontiers in Nuclear Astrophysics Meeting stand together for a photo outside on the Ohio University campus

Research Excellence

OHIO hosts international events focused on nuclear physics, astrophysics research

June 11, 2025 3 min

Ohio University hosted graduate students, professors and research scientists in nuclear physics and astrophysics from around the world in May for two important events.

OHIO Governor Mike DeWine and a member of the Raccoon Creek Partnership stand beside Raccoon Creek

Community Service

OHIO community invited to Racoon Creek Jamboree on June 14

June 10, 2025 2 min

The Raccoon Creek Partnership invites the public to the Raccoon Jamboree at the Lake Hope State Park shelter house and spillway from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 14.

Members of the Mayors' Partnership for Progress pose for a group photo next to fire and rescue trucks

Serving The Community

Mayors' Partnership for Progress expands to strengthen Southeast Ohio communities

June 9, 2025 4 min

The Mayors' Partnership for Progress has become an indispensable network for mayors and city managers, offering crucial support and guidance for navigating the complexities of local governance.

Community Events

Ohio University Southern to host third annual Culture and Heritage Festival on June 14

June 6, 2025 3 min

Celebrate Appalachian culture and Juneteenth at OHIO Southern’s Culture and Heritage Festival on June 14 with live music, vendors, food, and family-friendly activities. Free and open to all.

OHIO community members speak together while gathered around a table at the Community Engagement Symposium

OHIO Events

OHIO announces call for proposals for 2025 Community and Place-Based Engagement Symposium

June 5, 2025 2 min

The Center for Community Engagement invites students, faculty, staff and community partners to submit proposals for the Engage OHIO 2025: Ohio University’s Community Engagement and Place-Based Symposium.

Peyton Wellman holds a sign that says 'Official Bobcat

Student Success

From Bloom-Carroll to robotics: OHIO Lancaster student lands high tech job

June 5, 2025 5 min

For Peyton Wellman, a passion for hands-on engineering and a drive to enter the workforce quickly led him to Ohio University Lancaster’s Engineering Technology program.

Marty Conley speaks at the dedication ceremony outside of the Quinn Chapel AME Church

Community Engagement

Honoring the past, shaping the future: OHIO alumnus leads efforts to preserve Underground Railroad sites

June 5, 2025 5 min

Two Ironton sites were added to the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom as part of a regional initiative led by OHIO graduate Marty Conley to preserve local Underground Railroad history.

A man shakes hands with two people sitting at a booth at the Ohio Business Matchmaker event

Community Impact

Ohio Business Matchmaker event helps business owners network, learn more about government contracts

June 3, 2025 3 min

The Matchmaker event is a networking and educational seminar designed to help businesses navigate the complex process of securing government contracts.

A speaker talks to a large crowd seated at tables in the Baker Center Ballroom for the State of the Region Conference - A slide on the wall states Building Thriving Communties

Regional Partnerships

Conference brings together regional leaders to discuss economic growth, thriving communities

May 28, 2025 3 min

More than 300 people invested in the continued growth and success of Appalachian Ohio attended the 13th annual State of the Region Conference on May 13 at Ohio University.

Staff members are shown in the seats at the Athena Cinema holding the numbers 1-1-0 and wearing party hats and blowing party horns