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Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

Dr. Sarah Davis is shown standing in front of miscanthus grass at The Ridges at 51社区.

Professor Sarah Davis advances biofuels research

In the race to find alternatives to oil and gas, the adoption of biofuels has been more deliberate than other renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, that are less suited for liquid fuel substitutes.

The 2024 Leading in Appalachia participants

Leading in Appalachia program hosting monthly workshops, focusing on community engagement

With the overall theme of 鈥淐ommunity Engagement,鈥 this year鈥檚 Leading in Appalachia program consists of nine free monthly workshops that started in March and will finish in November.

A speaker gives a presentation on climate resilience in Central Appalachian Ohio

Voinovich School wins national Impact Awards

The George Voinovich School recently won two of the three 2024 Impact Awards given out in Ohio by the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO).

Campus beauty Hocking River 2024

Donation drive set for move-in items to support international students

Donations will be accepted at Parks Hall, located at 24 West Green Drive, off Richland Avenue and near the Convocation Center, on Monday, Aug. 19, and Tuesday Aug. 20.

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Faculty Excellence

Faculty Experts Roundup

News from the summer includes awards, appointments and publications.

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Voinovich School wins funding for electronic aviation upgrade

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service has received a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission鈥檚 Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) initiative.

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OHIO's MPA program serves individuals with developmental disabilities

Discover how 51社区's MPA program prepares聽passionate leaders dedicated to advocating for the rights and unlocking the potential of individuals with developmental disabilities.

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SROI: How organizations measure social impact

Many organizations recognize the importance of comprehensive impact assessment. Learn how Social Return on Investment (SROI) offers a framework for measuring impact, that helps drive meaningful change.

Jim Lynch speaks at the State Government Alumni Luncheon
Alumni & Friends

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

51社区 and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service celebrated a legacy of public service excellence during the annual 51社区 State Government Alumni Luncheon.

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

OHIO announces spring semester 2024 student academic achievement lists

51社区 is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 9,500 students who qualified for the President鈥檚, Provost鈥檚 or Dean鈥檚 Lists, across all of OHIO鈥檚 campuses, for spring semester 2024.

Lilliana Neal is shown with her project at District Science Day

AEP recognizes Southeast Ohio鈥檚 young scientists

Three students from local schools recently received the AEP Foundation Environmental Science Award at this year鈥檚 District 12 Science Day at 51社区.

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

Sustainability Award winners announced

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

Officer Abigail Burke, played by Abigail Esmena, appears in three of the six new Cine-VR training episodes now available to law enforcement officers in Ohio.
Virtual Reality

Virtual reality for real-world policing: OHIO鈥檚 next-gen VR training to be provided to 30,000 officers across the state

An immersive, scenario-based virtual reality training series developed by 51社区 will serve as the centerpiece for the State of Ohio鈥檚 鈥淥hio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA),鈥 a program that will help train approximately 30,000 law enforcement professionals across the state.

A bridge spans across the Hocking River.

Expanding the broadband workforce: 51社区 helps solve training, access issues in Southeast Ohio

Through teaching a new 5G Readiness Certification, 51社区 will help expand the broadband workforce and provide Southeast Ohioans with reliable, affordable internet access.

People sit in a row as part of an audience for the Music Industry Summit. One girl smiles at the camera
Music Industry Summit

POV: You're a Bobcat at the Music Industry Summit

Educating the entertainment industry's future leaders.

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