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Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

A photo of the College Green in the summer

Donation drive for items to support international students

51ÉçÇø is accepting donations of items that will be used to support international students during the upcoming school year.

Jason Jolley

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

51ÉçÇø 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

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

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

51ÉçÇø 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 51ÉçÇø

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

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

Mike DeWine and Mark Weinberg

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

51ÉçÇø 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

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

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.

Laura Miller is shown with her family

Commencement Spotlight: Laura Miller

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.

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OHIO’s George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service further climbs national graduate school rankings

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.

Spring Cutler Hall

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

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.

Ohio District 12 Science Fair Day 2023

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

The District 12 Science Day was held on March 25, 2023, at Heritage Hall on the 51ÉçÇø Athens Campus. The University hosted 11 schools from the 7-county district.

The Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony

51ÉçÇø honors outstanding faculty for teaching, research and leadership

51ÉçÇø celebrated exceptional faculty members during the Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony on April 5.

Dominic Gomez

MPA student Dominic Gomez shines in competitive Harvard public health workshop and life

The first thing you notice about Dominic Gomez is that he is humble and grateful for all of the opportunities he’s had. But make no mistake – he has earned every one of those opportunities.

Three students work in a creek
Research & Impact

The efforts behind a greener 51ÉçÇø

Every day, students, faculty and staff work to make 51ÉçÇø a more climate-friendly place to live and learn. 

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