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Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

µÛÍõ»áËù student Bozeman Koonce asks a vendor a series of research questions at the Circleville Pumpkin Show.
OHIO Research

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

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at µÛÍõ»áËù is conducting an economic impact study to unveil the event’s significance to the Circleville community.

Alyssa Manning portrait
Social Sciences

Bridging social science and national security

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.

A woman poses with a teenager at an event
Community Engagement

Appalachian substance use prevention groups awarded $1.25M

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

Four women sit on stage for a panel event
Women in Entrepreneurship

Inspiring the next generation of innovators

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.

Andreana Madera-Martorell
Alumni Success

Alumni spotlight: Andreana Madera Martorell, Environmental Protection Agency drinking water technical officer

Andreana Madera Martorell provides technical aid to states and reviews grant work plans to ensure that underserved and disadvantaged communities have access to safe drinking water.

Aidan Tansey
Student Success

Aidan Tansey: Shaping a future in conservation through the Voinovich School

Aidan Tansey was recently honored with the Marty Wall MPA Scholarship in Public Administration (Nonprofit Management). 

Lilly Franchino is shown with her ice cream machine
Community Engagement

Business boot camp helps Marietta student bring her sweet dream to life

Ignite Appalachia was a boot camp of eight two-hour sessions over three months where Lilly Franchino and her classmates learned the nuts and bolts of becoming a successful entrepreneur.

John Hemmings and Tracy Plouck, Dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Servicve
Community Impact

OVRDC’s John Hemmings wins first ever Weinberg Partnership Award

John Hemmings' illustrious career in economic development makes him the perfect choice as the recipient of the inaugural Mark L. Weinberg Partnership Award.

Audience members listen to the panel discussion at the Environmental Studies 50th Anniversary event.
Environmental Studies

Celebrating 50 years of Environmental Studies at OHIO: Alumni share insights, inspiration

The Environmental Studies program at the George Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service recently kicked off the celebration of its 50th anniversary with an alumni panel and luncheon.

A group of older adults sits together in a meeting
Climate and aging

How does climate change impact older adults?

Extreme weather can disproportionately affect older adults. Researchers in the Grey-Green Alliance explore solutions that could make a big difference for a vulnerable population.

Cutler Hall
Engaging OHIO

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Sept. 26 ‘University Updates’

University Updates are held throughout the year as part of OHIO’s ongoing efforts to further connections and dialogue throughout the University community.

Rachel Martin
Forever OHIO

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

Rachel Martin, a 2020 graduate of µÛÍõ»áËù’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 µÛÍõ»áËù, with leaves in shades of green and yellow under a cloudy, bluish-purple sky
Research & Impact

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

µÛÍõ»áËù'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.

Four children are shown playing in a corn field

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 µÛÍõ»áËù.

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