Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

Voinovich Public Speaker Series - Stephanie McCloud

From health equity to renewable energy: OHIO’s speaker series tackles pressing public service issues

September 1, 2023 2 min

Each semester, the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service welcomes public service experts to share their insights about current topics that impact communities in Ohio and around the globe.

Local police officer in front of a green screen in the Grid Lab during an ALEI exercise

Ohio University faculty honored with the 2023 FBI National Academy Associates Science and Innovation Award

August 14, 2023 3 min

A combined endeavor by faculty members from Ohio University's Scripps College of Communication McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies, Eric R. Williams and John Bowditch, together with Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Faculty member John Born, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 FBI National Academy Associates Science and Innovation Award.

A photo of the College Green in the summer

Donation drive for items to support international students

July 28, 2023 1 min

Ohio University is accepting donations of items that will be used to support international students during the upcoming school year.

Jason Jolley named interim associate vice president for research and creative activity

July 14, 2023 2 min

Ohio University has named G. Jason Jolley, Ph.D., as the new interim associate vice president for research and creative activity, effective Aug. 1.

Archaeologist David Lamp works in a one-meter square part of a dig near Lancaster.

Student David Lamp makes discovery of a lifetime: fluted point from first peoples in Ohio

June 26, 2023 6 min

David Lamp was on his hands and knees, trowel in hand, back at OHIO as a graduate student on June 2, when he made the discovery of a lifetime.

Tracy Plouck named dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service

June 2, 2023 3 min

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has named Tracy Plouck as the dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

A photo of the State of the Region Conference at Ohio University

Annual State of the Region Conference highlights placemaking as an economic development strategy

May 26, 2023 3 min

The 11th annual Appalachian Ohio State of the Region Conference brought together public officials, economic development experts and leaders throughout the 32-county region.

OHIO honors Voinovich School Founding Dean Mark Weinberg at State Government Alumni Luncheon

May 11, 2023 6 min

Ohio University and the George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service honored Founding Dean Mark Weinberg for his outstanding service to OHIO and the state.

Kehinde Moyosola Ositimehin is shown at the Student Expo

Voinovich School students take home awards in 2023 Student Expo

May 3, 2023 3 min

At the 2023 Student Research and Creative Activity Expo, numerous Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service students won awards for the work they presented.

Front of the Voinovich School building with bushes a street lamp on each side

Open forums announced for Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service dean search finalists

May 1, 2023 1 min

OHIO Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs announces two finalists for the position of dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service with interviews on May 8 and May 9.

Commencement Spotlight: Laura Miller

April 26, 2023 3 min

As a student in the MSSR program, Laura Miller explained, it was incredible to collaborate and get to know other like-minded individuals who care about climate change prevention and sustainability.

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.

Numerous graduate programs across OHIO ranked among best in nation by U.S. News & World Report

April 25, 2023 2 min

A total of 12 graduate programs, spanning numerous academic colleges, were recognized in the U.S. News’ 2023-2024 rankings list. It is important to note that U.S. News & World Report does not rank all graduate programs each year.

Four students win the AEP Environmental Science Award at the Southeast Ohio District 12 Science Fair Day 2023

April 21, 2023 2 min

The District 12 Science Day was held on March 25, 2023, at Heritage Hall on the Ohio University Athens Campus. The University hosted 11 schools from the 7-county district.

The Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony

Ohio University honors outstanding faculty for teaching, research and leadership

April 20, 2023 7 min

Ohio University celebrated exceptional faculty members during the Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony on April 5.

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