Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

Local children work on projects at a long table while two OHIO representatives stand nearby to assist them at a Library STEM Day event

Library STEM Days provide fun learning opportunities for children in Southeast Ohio

August 12, 2025 2 min

More than 50 children attended each session, which included learning about engineering design processes, electrical circuitry and energy.

Dr. Haley Duschinski walks among the crowd and leads a presentation

Workforce Development

Regional employers, educators meet to advance global workforce readiness in Ohio

July 30, 2025 5 min

Industry leaders and Ohio University partners explore how language, culture and global skills can power Ohio’s economic future.

Health and Wellness

OHIO Medical Academy’s new initiative inspires future Central Ohio health professionals

July 25, 2025 4 min

OHIO Medical Academy has piloted an innovative, student-led initiative to spotlight one of medicine’s most essential and often overlooked fields: primary care.

OHIO student works with Become U participant

Health Care Careers

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine launches 'BeCOMe U' pipeline program to inspire future medical professionals

July 24, 2025 3 min

In an effort to foster early interest in health care careers, the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has launched a new pipeline program aimed at middle schoolers in Central Ohio.

A scenic pathway near park benches and bushes is surrounded by colorful leaves during a Fall day at Ohio University Chillicothe

OHIO Events

Ohio University Chillicothe launches monthly Campus Jaunt 5k to promote wellness, community spirit

July 21, 2025 2 min

The Campus Jaunt 5k is a new, monthly event designed to bring together students, faculty, staff and members of the community in a celebration of movement, connection and campus pride.

Community Events

Muskingum 250 Movie Night: 'The Patriot'

July 21, 2025 2 min

The Muskingum 250 Committee, in partnership with OHIO Zanesville and the Muskingum County Library System, invites the community to a free screening of "The Patriot," on Friday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m.

Student Success

OHIO student honored with award from Community Campus Coalition

July 17, 2025 3 min

Ohio University student Jess Mitchell was honored with the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award from the Community Campus Coalition at the end of the spring semester.

A young student smiles and wears a glove while working on a STEM project at a table, and teachers stand nearby

Community Partners

AEP Ohio Foundation, Voinovich School celebrate 10 years of STEM education partnership

July 17, 2025 3 min

The American Electric Power (AEP) Ohio Foundation and OHIO's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service have enjoyed a long-standing relationship.

Faculty Experts

Dean Emeritus Dennis Irwin honored by Engineers Foundation of Ohio, elected to leadership position

July 15, 2025 2 min

Dennis Irwin, PhD, PE, FNSPE, was recently elected as the treasurer of the Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO) and honored by the organization.

Ryan Humeniuk asks research questions to worker in a booth at an outdoor festival

Student Research

OHIO students driving change through research, service

July 15, 2025 4 min

For nearly two decades, the Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholars Program has given Ohio University students a front-row seat to the real work of public service.

Female, smiling with shoulder length red hair, wearing glass, black and white blouse with a black blazer

Alumni Success

Telling the story of Southeastern Ohio: Cathryn Stanley’s journey from student to regional advocate

July 14, 2025 4 min

From early classroom experiences to her current role curating and promoting the region’s rich history, Cathryn Stanley’s path reflects the strength and impact of Ohio University’s regional campus system.

Three people work on outdoor garden space with shovels, rakes, tiller.

Community Service

Community groups break ground on Storms Creek garden

July 14, 2025 3 min

Ohio University Southern joins local partners to create a pollinator garden and buddy bench at Storms Creek in Ironton, promoting education, inclusion and community collaboration.

OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to free book event at Ohio University Press

July 9, 2025 1 min

During July 14–18, take your pick from hundreds of free books from the Ohio University Press office on the first floor of Alden Library.

An instructor from the Ohio Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Prevention and Promotion points at a power point screen while leading a class presentation

Community Impact

New training program benefits peer recovery supporters

July 9, 2025 3 min

For people living with addiction, it can be helpful to talk to someone who has traveled the same road to recovery. Peer support has emerged as a powerful tool in addiction and mental health treatment.

Participants in Medical Academy 2025 learn about health care careers.

Health careers

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine hosts 11th annual Medical Academy for high school students

July 7, 2025 2 min

This summer marked the 11th year of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Medical Academy; a program aimed at inspiring the next generation of health care professionals.

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