Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

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Community Service

Voinovich School champions collaborative efforts to uplift new mothers in Ohio counties

As part of a four-year federal grant program, the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service has partnered with four rural Ohio counties to promote the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

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Community Impact

花季传媒鈥檚 Small Business Development Center powers new investment

Stacey Johnson, owner of The Fry Pie Lady in Lancaster, exemplifies the commitment of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to supporting local entrepreneurs.

Two OHIO graduates in cap and gown celebrate after walking across the stage at Spring Commencement
Forever OHIO

OHIO celebrates the Class of 2025

Family members and friends cheered loudly and proudly for their Bobcats at the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies in the Convocation Center and at special events on the Athens and regional campuses.

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Student Success

Undergraduate Research Scholar takes on challenges, gains hands-on experience

For nearly two decades, the Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholars Program has given 花季传媒 students a front-row seat to the real work of public service.

Greg Fraunfelter and Luke Feeney are shown with a group of other mayors from around Southeastern Ohio during a meeting at the Ohio Statehouse
Alumni Leaders

Bobcats in office: 花季传媒 alumni leading Southeastern Ohio as mayors

These alumni represent a growing network of OHIO graduates who are using their education to lead, serve and strengthen their communities.

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University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from April 22 鈥楿niversity Updates鈥

花季传媒 President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fourth and final 鈥淯niversity Updates鈥 event of the academic year on Tuesday, April 22.

Spring blooms on OHIO's College Green
National Recognitions

花季传媒 named a 'Professions-Focused' 'Opportunity College' in latest Carnegie Classifications

OHIO is among the fewer than two dozen R1 universities in the country to earn Carnegie鈥檚 new 鈥淥pportunity College and University鈥 designation and among only 40 large doctoral institutions defined as 鈥減rofessions-focused.鈥

Cierra Willis is shown with her research project
Student Success

OHIO student receives Public Service Award for research project

This award is designed to support individuals committed to a career in public service, empowering them to make a positive impact on their communities and the environment through education and practice.

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MPA

花季传媒鈥檚 MPA programs: Real-world impact with flexible options

What does it take to be an effective leader in government, nonprofits, or the public sector? OHIO's Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs are made for today鈥檚 professionals.

A mural depicting four coal miners on the side of a building in uptown Athens Ohio
Appalachian Impact

What comes after coal? How OHIO is helping Appalachian recovery

In Appalachian Ohio, when a coal-fired power plant shuts down, entire communities feel the aftershocks. At 花季传媒's Voinovich School, Master of Public Administration students are stepping into the gap, bringing policy ideas, research and on-the-ground support to help towns recover.

An OHIO's student is shown wearing a cap that says "There's No Place Like HOUME" at Commencement
Forever OHIO

OHIO to celebrate Spring Commencement on May 2, 3

花季传媒 will honor more than 3,600 graduating students during the Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 2 and 3. The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will honor its graduates on May 10.

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University Community

Keynote speaker brings regional roots, real-world advice to OHIO Southern graduation ceremony

花季传媒 Southern graduate Stephan Harris returns as keynote speaker for the 2025 ceremony, sharing a message of persistence, community, and the power of asking questions and getting involved.

Jamie Carmichael, MPA 鈥03, Chief Program Officer at the Ohio Department of Aging
Career

How OHIO's MPA program generates career-building insights

Jamie Carmichael, MPA 鈥03, has risen through the ranks of state government to Chief Program Officer at the Ohio Department of Aging. Here鈥檚 her take on how OHIO's MPA program set her up for success.

Attendants watch DJ Premier getting interview in Baker Ballroom at the 2025 花季传媒 Music Industry Summit.
Music Industry Summit

Music Industry Summit: OHIO students embrace Bobcat work ethic, experiential learning opportunities

花季传媒鈥檚 seventh Music Industry Summit remains the premier music industry conference of the Midwest. The annual Summit provides attendees with a unique opportunity to engage with successful music industry professionals.

Kinga Turoczi
Student Success

花季传媒 senior lands prestigious internship with National League of Cities

The internship will allow Kinga Turoczi to expand her knowledge beyond political science and explore its connection to business and economic policy, all while preparing for her entry into OHIO鈥檚 MBA program.

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