Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

Appalachia Forward conference speaker presents to their audience

Appalachia Forward conference fosters connections, relationships between local and state governments

November 29, 2021 5 min

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University recently hosted the Appalachia Forward conference at Hocking Lodge.

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

Ohio University awarded INSPIRE Initiative Award from ARC to help provide training and work support to individuals recovering from substance use disorder

November 23, 2021 4 min

OHIO was awarded $500,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission to create a series of paths through which individuals in recovery will obtain training and work support.

Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service selected to coordinate new statewide center of excellence for behavioral health prevention and promotion

November 18, 2021 6 min

Efforts will focus on mental health promotion and early intervention to prevent substance abuse or dependency while emphasizing cultural competency and accessibility.

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Voinovich School to Offer Professional Development Opportunities for Appalachian STEM Teachers

November 17, 2021 3 min

Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service plans to host three professional development webinars for local K-12 educators in the STEM fields.

APLU names Ohio University 2021 Innovation & Economic Prosperity University Economic Engagement Connections award winner

November 16, 2021 5 min

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today named Ohio University a 2021 Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) Economic Engagement Connections award winner.

Voinovich School funding helps expand Building Bridges to Careers

November 16, 2021 4 min

Building Bridges to Careers (BB2C), a community, economic and workforce development initiative based in Marietta, is a program that’s meant to fill in the gaps that high school students face.

Carleen Dotson gives back to her community through the SBDC

November 10, 2021 4 min

Carleen Dotson describes herself as an Athens townie. Dotson grew up in Athens, went to school there, and now works in the same region.

Natalie Kruse Daniels named editor-in-chief of Reclamation Sciences

November 9, 2021 3 min

Natalie Kruse Daniels, director of the Environmental Studies Program, was appointed as the inaugural editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Society of Reclamation Sciences.

Photo of Natalie Kruse Daniels outdoors in the winter

Natalie Kruse Daniels Named Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of the American Society of Reclamation Sciences

November 2, 2021 3 min

Natalie Kruse Daniels, director of the Environmental Studies Program at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Public Leadership and Service, is appointed as the inaugural editor-in-chief.

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Small Business Development Center helps clients navigate pandemic

November 2, 2021 4 min

The Small Business Development Center has been the primary resource for small businesses across Southeast Ohio during the coronavirus pandemic, helping businesses navigate COVID-19 grants.

Natalie Kruse Daniels Presents at Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference

November 2, 2021 2 min

Natalie Kruse Daniels recently presented on the topic of floodplain reconnection stream restoration at the Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference, or OTEC.

Ohio University Procurement Technical Assistance Center has another record breaking year

October 25, 2021 2 min

The Ohio University Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), a program of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, had another record-breaking year in 2020.

Dr. Shantelle K. Jenkins and Dr. Gigi Secuban

Ohio University vice president, instructor named to AKA's Executive Leadership Academy

October 21, 2021 2 min

OHIO Vice President for Diversity Inclusion Dr. Gigi Secuban and Voinovich instructor Dr. Shantelle K. Jenkins, were named to Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority’s inaugural Executive Leadership Academy.

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Geoff Dabelko Contributing to Fifth National Climate Assessment

October 18, 2021 3 min

Geoff Dabelko, professor and associate dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University, has been invited to participate as a contributor to a commissioned report.

Jen Bowman Attends Ohio River Basin Alliance Symposium