Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

A WellWorks staff member assists an individual who is exercising at WellWorks

WellWorks aims to create a comfortable gym environment with new student-led workshop

July 15, 2024 1 min

Designed to teach how to properly utilize fitness equipment and the various ways it can be helpful, the July 31 workshop will be led by Kristen Vulgamore, a senior majoring in exercise physiology.

Undergrad takes the lead: An OVST summer classic

July 11, 2024 5 min

An OHIO musical theater student leads the Ohio Valley Summer Theater production of "Young Frankenstein" in more ways than one.

Johnathan Roberts stands in front of earthworks at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Johnathan Roberts brings history to life at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

July 9, 2024 4 min

For Ohio University Chillicothe senior Johnathan Roberts, the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is a dynamic classroom where he brings history to life through his internship.

OHIO Zanesville's CARE Team announces free youth mental health first aid training

June 27, 2024 2 min

The CARE Team at OHIO Zanesville is offering two sessions of the Youth Mental Health First Aid course, aimed at empowering educators to support the mental health and wellbeing of their students.

Conference on Diversity and Inclusion accepting workshop proposals

June 25, 2024 2 min

The 10th annual Tri-State Conference on Diversity and Inclusion is now accepting workshop proposals.

Members of the Celebrate Women committee stand together for a photo.

Ohio University Lancaster’s Celebrate Women committee honored with 2024 Diversity Champion Award

June 11, 2024 3 min

Ohio University Lancaster is thrilled to announce that its Celebrate Women committee has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Diversity Champion Award by the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce.

Basic Peace Officer Training Class of 2024

Basic Peace Officer Training Academy prepares cadets for law enforcement careers

June 11, 2024 5 min

This spring the Basic Peace Officer Academy run by Pickaway-Ross Adult Education in partnership with Ohio University Chillicothe welcomed 11 cadets preparing to serve as law enforcement professionals.

From the biggest stages to small town Ohio, Rita Moreno supports Ironton community

June 4, 2024 6 min

Icon, actress, advocate and EGOT-winner Rita Moreno spent her Memorial Day weekend in the small town of Ironton, Ohio, visiting her friend, watching the famous Memorial Day parade and most importantly helping raise funds to support the youth and community of what she considers her 'own little Puerto Rico' in Ohio.

First students in Ohio University and Cleveland Clinic accelerated medical program graduate from residencies

June 3, 2024 5 min

The first seven students to complete the Transformative Care Continuum will graduate from their residencies at the end of June.

Ohio University Chillicothe hosts prevention conference

May 30, 2024 3 min

Nearly 200 individuals from fields including social work, counseling, education, law enforcement, healthcare and community advocacy convened at OHIO Chillicothe on May 29 for a prevention conference.

Jim Lynch speaks at the State Government Alumni Luncheon

Alumni & Friends

State Government Alumni Luncheon celebrates public service, honors OHIO graduate Jim Lynch

May 23, 2024 3 min

Ohio University and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service celebrated a legacy of public service excellence during the annual Ohio University State Government Alumni Luncheon.

Geoff Dabelko and Sam Crowl hold the Faculty Sustainability Award that as presented to Dabelko

Sustainability Award winners announced

May 22, 2024 5 min

The Sustainability Awards are given to individuals, departments and organizations nominated by their peers for contributions to campus and the local community.

Lilliana Neal is shown with her project at District Science Day

AEP recognizes Southeast Ohio’s young scientists

May 22, 2024 2 min

Three students from local schools recently received the AEP Foundation Environmental Science Award at this year’s District 12 Science Day at Ohio University.

Juneteenth - Our History. Our Hope. - June 22, 3-6 p.m.

OHIO to host Juneteenth Celebration events on June 22