Stories tagged with: Master of Public Administration

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    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.
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    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.
    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.
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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.
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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.
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    Student Success

    Lillian Peterson: Merging education, experience to transform community support through the Voinovich School

    December 10, 2024 3 min

    This year’s Harry G. and Bridget S. Hampson Scholarship recipient, Lillian Peterson is passionate about driving meaningful and challenging work to improve people's livelihoods in her community
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    OHIO Impact

    Jamie McGrew empowers change in Appalachia with Marianne Post Arlia MPA Scholarship

    December 3, 2024 3 min

    From a passionate service provider to a systemic change agent, Jamie McGrew’s journey exemplifies her deep commitment to improving lives in Southeastern Ohio.
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    Student Success

    Ava Hamilton: Embracing a future in public administration

    October 29, 2024 3 min

    After her internship at the Appalachian Regional Commission's Office of General Counsel in Washington, D.C., Ava Hamilton decided to pursue a master’s in public administration (MPA) instead.
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    Student Success

    Aidan Tansey: Shaping a future in conservation through the Voinovich School

    October 15, 2024 3 min

    Aidan Tansey was recently honored with the Marty Wall MPA Scholarship in Public Administration (Nonprofit Management). 
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    Research & Impact

    OHIO’s George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service further climbs national graduate school rankings

    April 25, 2023 4 min

    OHIO's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service continued to strengthen its national reputation in leadership and public affairs education by ranking 57th in U.S. News & World Report’s latest list of top public affairs graduate schools for 2023-2024.
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    Shantelle K. Jenkins uplifts students serving humanity for the greater good

    April 12, 2023 2 min

    Shantelle K. Jenkins, Ed.D., committed her career and her life’s work to public service.
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    New Opportunities and Lasting Connections

    October 7, 2021 3 min

    Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service  graduate Kenneth Wilson, MPA ‘93, found himself at Ohio University almost by surprise.
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    Fulbright Scholar used lessons from MPA program for UN work in the Congo

    April 26, 2021 7 min

    Fulbright Scholar Emmanuel “Manu” Ngueyanouba originally meant to attend Ohio University only for an eight-month English enhancement program.
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    Sylvia Rios’ passion for non-profit pushed her to get an MPA

    April 7, 2021 3 min

    Sylvia Rios firmly believes there is no perfect time to go back to school. She thinks if one wants to achieve their goal, they just have to do it and not let excuses stand in the way.
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    Executive and Online MPA Virtual Preview offers inside look at program

    February 1, 2021 2 min

    Working professionals ready to advance their career or expand job opportunities are invited to attend an upcoming Executive Master of Public Administration and Online MPA Virtual Preview.
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