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    Alumni Success

    Towards jobs that pay more: Alum is a driving force for progress in Southeast Ohio's economic development

    November 21, 2024 5 min

    In Athens County, sustainable economic growth focuses on attracting high-wage jobs and supporting local industries. Learn how OHIO alum Mollie Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Athens County Economic Development Council, plays a pivotal role in advancing these efforts.
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    Community Engagement

    Raccoon Creek designated an Ohio Scenic River

    November 20, 2024 3 min

    The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and multiple partners, including OHIO’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, have restored it from polluted waterway to a hub for outdoor recreation.
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    OHIO Experts

    Understanding climate security: A conversation with Professor Geoff Dabelko

    November 20, 2024 5 min

    Dr. Geoff Dabelko brings attention to an ever-present, but often overlooked issue: climate security.
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    University Updates

    OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Nov. 4 ‘University Updates’

    November 14, 2024 4 min

    Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the second “University Updates” event of the academic year on Monday, Nov. 4.
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    OHIO Leaders

    Ohio University recognized as state’s top ‘Green School’ by Princeton Review for 2025

    November 13, 2024 4 min

    OHIO is ranked among the Top 50 Green Schools nationally, showcasing its commitment to sustainability practices, outstanding academic programs and healthy quality of life.
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    Sustainability

    OHIO’s Football Green Game to take place Nov. 13 at Peden Stadium

    November 5, 2024 2 min

    The OHIO Athletics-Sustainability Working Group is continuing to advance sustainability on campus through the Green Games initiative they started two years ago with the Football Green Game on Nov. 13.
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    Community Engagement

    Celebrating Lawrence County partnerships: Ohio University honors community leaders making a local impact

    November 4, 2024 4 min

    Ohio University celebrates Lawrence County’s Ironton Rotary and IMPACT Prevention as 2024 Outstanding Community Partners for their leadership and commitment to positive local change.
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    OHIO Events

    Sustainability on Screen: Ohio University’s Sustainability Film Series returns for 12th year

    November 4, 2024 3 min

    The next installment in the Sustainability Film Series, “The Velvet Queen,” premieres on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Athena Cinema. It will be followed by "The Engine Inside," on Nov. 20
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    Community Engagement

    OHIO awarded $2 million to prepare area residents for advanced manufacturing jobs

    October 30, 2024 8 min

    OHIO received more than $2 million in federal funding to help people move into high-tech production and design positions, which could help to even create more jobs in the region.
    Ava Hamilton stands next to flags at the Appalachian Regional Commission office in Washington, D.C.
    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.
    A speaker gives a presentation at the Defense Logistics Agency Manufacturing Summit at the OHIO-Dublin campus
    Community Engagement

    APEX Accelerator hosts manufacturing summit

    October 29, 2024 3 min

    In 2023, OHIO’s Apex Accelerator helped businesses across the state secure over 8,500 government contracts, bringing in more than $1 billion in total awards.
    An OHIO students asks research question to a vendor who has a plastic jack-o-lantern on his booth at the Circleville Pumpkin Show
    OHIO Research

    Harvesting insights: Voinovich researchers study Circleville Pumpkin Show's impact on community, economy

    October 28, 2024 3 min

    The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University is conducting an economic impact study to unveil the event’s significance to the Circleville community.
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    Community Engagement

    Appalachian substance use prevention groups awarded $1.25M

    October 24, 2024 4 min

    In September, the River Hills Prevention Connection in Lawrence County and the Adams County Youth Prevention Coalition were awarded Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grants.
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    Social Sciences

    Bridging social science and national security

    October 25, 2024 4 min

    Taking advantage of opportunities led Alyssa Manning to a remarkable internship at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, showcasing the career possibilities for social science majors in national security and policy.
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    Women in Entrepreneurship

    Inspiring the next generation of innovators

    October 23, 2024 4 min

    The entrepreneur alumni panel event at OHIO’s Women in Entrepreneurship Week inspired and connected aspiring entrepreneurs by showcasing the success stories of alumni and fostering collaboration.
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