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Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

Zane Trace Elementary students react with delight to Columbus Zoo animals
Experiential Learning

Columbus Zoo educates Ross County elementary students at OHIO Chillicothe

Nearly 300 students from Zane Trace Elementary School and Community Action Head Start got to have a close encounter with animals from the Columbus Zoo at ĢƵ University on Friday, Nov. 1.

image of Day of the Dead altar
Diversity & Inclusion

ĢƵ University Southern hosts Dia de los Muertos Celebration

OHIO Southern hosts Day of the Dead celebration for OHIO Spanish students and local high school Spanish Clubs.

six people hold two awards at the front of a room
Community Engagement

Celebrating Lawrence County partnerships: ĢƵ University honors community leaders making a local impact

ĢƵ University celebrates Lawrence County’s Ironton Rotary and IMPACT Prevention as 2024 Outstanding Community Partners for their leadership and commitment to positive local change.

John Gabis, Mike Diener, Roberta Milliken, and Mary Nally
Community Engagement

ĢƵ University Chillicothe recognizes Adena Regional Medical Center with Community Partner Award

ĢƵ University recognized Adena Regional Medical Center with an Outstanding Community Partner Award at the third annual Community Engagement Symposium on Friday, Oct. 25 at the ĢƵ University Inn.

An aerial image ĢƵ University's Athens campus on a fall day
Community Engagement

OHIO awarded $2 million to prepare area residents for advanced manufacturing jobs

OHIO received more than $2 million in federal funding to help people move into high-tech production and design positions, which could help to even create more jobs in the region.

A speaker gives a presentation at the Defense Logistics Agency Manufacturing Summit at the OHIO-Dublin campus
Community Engagement

APEX Accelerator hosts manufacturing summit

In 2023, OHIO’s Apex Accelerator helped businesses across the state secure over 8,500 government contracts, bringing in more than $1 billion in total awards.

ĢƵ University 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 ĢƵ University is conducting an economic impact study to unveil the event’s significance to the Circleville community.

Invisible Ground Cemetery Walking Tour
Community Engagement

Tantrum Theater and Invisible Ground present West State Street Cemetery History Tour on Nov. 16

Tantrum Theater has partnered with Invisible Ground to develop a Historic Walking Tour of West State Street Cemetery created by students from the Athens Middle School's Andrew Jackson Davison Club.

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.

Jaimonv Lovins plays Toby in "Sweeney Todd."
Experiential Learning

An experience that kills - OHIO fine arts students help bring “Sweeney Todd” to life alongside fellow alums and community members

“Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd” from Oct. 18-20 at Stuart's Opera House, which features an array of OHIO faces from current students and employees to alumni among the cast, crew and orchestra.

The VAU Fallen Heroes Memorial
OHIO Events

ĢƵ University to host VAU Fallen Heroes Memorial Oct. 25-26

All members of the OHIO community are invited to see the VAU Fallen Heroes Memorial while it is on display on the Athens campus.

five students standing
Community Engagement

OHIO Southern accepting submissions for 2025 MLK Writing Contest

ĢƵ University Southern invites students in grades 6-12 to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through its annual writing contest, with prizes awarded for creative essays or poems.

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.

The American flag sits in the foreground, with veterans and others at the Stand Down in the background.
Community

OHIO demonstrates commitment to service at ninth annual Athens Area Stand Down

The words are inscribed on the Alumni Gateway—those who attend ĢƵ University enter to learn and depart to serve. The ĢƵ University community undoubtedly demonstrated a commitment to those in need at the recent ninth annual Athens Area Stand Down.

woman taking photo of seven family members behind Quilt of Valor
OHIO Community

ĢƵ University Southern honors veterans with handmade quilts in 'Threads of Gratitude'

ĢƵ University Southern honors local veterans with handmade Quilts of Valor at its annual ceremony, "Threads of Gratitude," featuring a documentary on the quilters' work and a reception to follow.

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