Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

John Hemmings and Tracy Plouck, Dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Servicve

OVRDC’s John Hemmings wins first ever Weinberg Partnership Award

October 8, 2024 2 min

John Hemmings' illustrious career in economic development makes him the perfect choice as the recipient of the inaugural Mark L. Weinberg Partnership Award.

Student Support

Ohio University joins JED Campus to support student mental health

October 8, 2024 3 min

OHIO will assess and enhance mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention efforts in partnership with The Jed Foundation (JED).

College of Business Dean Jackie Rees Ulmer speaks while the other panelists listen at the Women in Business Panel Discussion

OHIO Events

OHIO students hear from experts, industry leaders at Women in Business event

October 7, 2024 4 min

The event kicked off with an inspiring keynote from Tracey Medley, a tech entrepreneur and Ohio University MSM graduate, who shared her journey through the fast-paced tech industry.

Ohio Physiological Society annual meeting speakers and leaders pose for a photo

OHIO Events

OHIO welcomes students, faculty, industry leaders to campus for Ohio Physiological Society annual meeting

September 30, 2024 3 min

Shalender Bhasin, M.D., professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and one of the foremost experts in men’s health and aging, gave the keynote address at the Ohio Physiological Society annual meeting.

Ohio University's Athens Campus is shown in this aerial image

Community Engagement

OHIO community invited to contribute to Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching application

September 25, 2024 2 min

Ohio University is preparing for its application for the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching’s elective Community Engagement Classification and is asking for assistance from the University community.

Faculty Awards

Dr. Christian Drischler receives 2024 NSF CAREER Award to advance research, educate students and community

September 24, 2024 7 min

OHIO's Dr. Christian Drischler was recently recognized with the prestigious NSF CAREER Award for early-career faculty and scientists. Through funding from the award, Drischler will advance the scientific community's understanding of theoretical nuclear physics and nuclear astrophysics.

Emeriti Park and Baker University Center

Ohio University Foundation

Sugar Bush Foundation now accepting letters of inquiry

September 24, 2024 1 min

The Sugar Bush Foundation, a supporting organization of the Ohio University Foundation, engages OHIO students in the region by funding collaborations between OHIO and area non-profits.

Community Engagement

OHIO Southern accepting nominations for MLK Legacy Awards

September 23, 2024 3 min

As part of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, OHIO Southern is accepting nominations for individuals, businesses & non-profit organizations exemplifying the ideals espoused by Dr. King

Video displays in a rally room at Huntington High School

Ohio University Chillicothe partners with local high schools to expand access to College Credit Plus program

September 16, 2024 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe has partnered with three local high schools to strengthen and expand College Credit Plus (CCP) programming for area students.

A graphic image of a historic building at Ohio University

Explore the history of OHIO buildings with Homecoming Wikimedia Edit-a-thon

September 13, 2024 3 min

Stop by Alden Library’s Learning Lab room 251 on Friday, Sept. 27, to explore the history and current state of OHIO's Athens campus and learn about adding images to the largest online open platform.

: an aerial view of a heavily wooded area in Southeast Ohio, with leaves in shades of green and yellow under a cloudy, bluish-purple sky

Research & Impact

Reforestation in Action

September 12, 2024 6 min

Trees are among Athens’ greatest treasures—and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service strives to ensure they’ll remain that way for centuries to come.

a Copperheads baseball player holds the bat as he waits on deck, viewed from behind a black safety net

A-Chead of the Game

September 12, 2024 6 min

A unique model offers community engagement, experiential learning and a summer of fun.

Ohio University Chillicothe invites the community to Health and Safety Fair and Touch a Truck Experience

September 10, 2024 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe will host a free Health and Safety Fair and Touch a Truck experience at the Shoemaker Center on Saturday, Oct., 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Representatives of the Ohio Adult Alliance are shown at a conference

Training to support youth-led prevention: Ohio Adult Allies celebrates 10 years of workforce development

September 6, 2024 3 min

Communication is the most critical component of educating Ohio teens to make healthy choices about substance use and mental health.

Chocolate products are prepared at a small business

SBDC advisor helps Cambridge chocolate maker grow her business