Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

Alumni spotlight: Rachel Martin, Extinction Solutions Index and research manager at Conservation X Labs

Rachel Martin, a 2020 graduate of Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, works on combatting and finding solutions for biodiversity loss.

: 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

Reforestation in Action

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.

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2024

Ohio University's total enrollment climbs again

Growth fueled by significant increases in both graduate and undergraduate enrollment on the Athens campus and explosive growth in online undergraduate enrollment with a 14 percent year-over-year gain.

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ANEP funds development of Appalachian Children’s Health Dashboard

This one-stop data source dashboard consists of over 200 community indicators on health and wellbeing across Appalachian Ohio.

Chocolate products are prepared at a small business

SBDC advisor helps Cambridge chocolate maker grow her business

In her 20 years as a chocolatier, Amanda Cox has never been afraid to ask for help.

Cynthia Jimenez is shown with her Environmental Studies poster at the OHIO Research Fair

Environmental Studies celebrates its 50th anniversary

The Environmental Studies program at Ohio University’s George Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2024.

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

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

Alumni Profile: Michael McNamara, MPA, 2019

Michael McNamara currently serves as the treasurer for Butler County, located just north of Cincinnati with nearly 400,000 residents.

Students and teachers work in a stream during a community STEM Day activity

Partnering with public libraries to get Appalachian kids excited about science

On a cloudy day in late June, more than 50 kids packed into a conference room at the Jackson City Library in Jackson, Ohio.

ODNR Mineral Resources chief to speak at Homecoming celebration of Environmental Studies’ 50th Anniversary

Ben McCament has spent his career making a significant impact in environmental science, particularly in watershed restoration and mineral resource management.

University Safety and Security: OHIO unveils new website and web alert design for emergency preparedness and response

OHIO's faculty and staff, across various functional areas, are committed to working together to ensure access to support and safety resources and respond effectively to emergencies as they arise.

Dr. Sarah Davis is shown standing in front of miscanthus grass at The Ridges at Ohio University.

Professor Sarah Davis advances biofuels research

In the race to find alternatives to oil and gas, the adoption of biofuels has been more deliberate than other renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, that are less suited for liquid fuel substitutes.

The 2024 Leading in Appalachia participants

Leading in Appalachia program hosting monthly workshops, focusing on community engagement

With the overall theme of “Community Engagement,” this year’s Leading in Appalachia program consists of nine free monthly workshops that started in March and will finish in November.

A speaker gives a presentation on climate resilience in Central Appalachian Ohio

Voinovich School wins national Impact Awards

The George Voinovich School recently won two of the three 2024 Impact Awards given out in Ohio by the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO).

Donation drive set for move-in items to support international students

Donations will be accepted at Parks Hall, located at 24 West Green Drive, off Richland Avenue and near the Convocation Center, on Monday, Aug. 19, and Tuesday Aug. 20.

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