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Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

Three individuals sit and stand behind a table that has an ºìÐÓÊÓƵ APEX Accelerator banner on it at the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Business Matchmaker event
Community Impact

APEX Accelerator’s business clients see success at recent Matchmaker event

June 23, 2026 6 min

The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Business Matchmaker event brought together participants from across the state for a day focused on helping businesses grow and find new opportunities.
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Honoring Impact and Legacy

OHIO to honor life, legacy of George and Janet Voinovich through honorary tree planting later this year

June 18, 2026 2 min

George Voinovich attended OHIO from 1954 to 1958 and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Government. The grove’s 10 Eastern Redbud trees will be planted in the coming months and marked by a plaque honoring the Voinovich family.

A group of student interns stand together inside a very large warehouse filled with shelves that are full of boxes
Community Partners

OHIO students, businesses see benefits from participation in Export Internship Program

June 16, 2026 7 min

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s participation in the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Export Internship Program Is giving students real-world experience in international trade while also assisting a wide range of manufacturers in the Buckeye State.
Renee Steffen
Alumni Leaders

Steffen adds nonprofit perspective to Voinovich School Advisory Board

June 8, 2026 4 min

After earning her MPA at OHIO in 2011, Renee Steffen embarked on a career in the nonprofit space that led her to the Sisters Health Foundation, where she serves as the executive director.
Deb Steele
Alumni Success

MSSR Degree helps OHIO graduate move to next level of public service

June 5, 2026 4 min

The Master of Sustainability, Security and Resilience Program at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ matched up well with Deb Steele's experience and helped her to move forward in her career.
Campus Beauty 2026
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's May 2026 Newsmakers

June 4, 2026 2 min

John Sabraw and Natalie Kruse Daniels were named newsmakers for May 2026.
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Alumni Leaders

OHIO alumni luncheon honors Voinovich School legacy, McCloud's public service

June 3, 2026 3 min

Stephanie McCloud, administrator/CEO of the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, received the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Outstanding State Government Alumni Award.

John Carey speaks in front of a large crowd in the Baker University Center at the State of the Region Conference
Community Partners

Appalachian Region conference focuses on job, housing, energy initiatives in Southeastern ºìÐÓÊÓƵ

June 2, 2026 10 min

The conference provided valuable insights on workforce, education, development, energy and other regional initiatives for attendees to take back to and benefit their communities.
David Wilhelm
Alumni Leaders

OHIO alumnus David Wilhelm named as Konneker Medal winner

May 28, 2026 5 min

Internationally known entrepreneur and leader David Wilhelm has been named as the winner of the Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship. 
Rebecca Miller
Alumni Success

MPA graduate Rebecca Miller prompts public advocacy at OHIO

May 20, 2026 4 min

Rebecca Miller is the executive director of community relations and engagement for the College of Health Sciences and Professions at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ.
Alumni Gateway
Academic Excellence

OHIO announces spring semester 2026 student academic achievement lists

May 14, 2026 2 min

At the end of each semester, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List.
Joe Brehm
Alumni Leaders

OHIO graduate discusses career in public service, offers words of advice

May 13, 2026 3 min

Joe Brehm dedicates his career to regional conservation and environmental education, building on the foundations he laid during his time at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.
The cohort members of the Voinovich Academy OCPM stand together.
Developing Leaders

Voinovich Academy: Building ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s leaders of today and tomorrow

May 13, 2026 7 min

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service provides indispensable opportunities to boost leaders in Appalachian communities and beyond.
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Music Industry Summit 2026
OHIO Events

OHIO Music Industry Summit continues to draw students, alumni and professionals

May 12, 2026 4 min

The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Music Industry Summit returned for its eighth consecutive year featuring a diverse group of prominent artists and music industry professionals. The conference drew an eclectic group of attendees from OHIO students and alumni, to seasoned industry professionals, to high school students and everyone in between.
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Community Impact

OHIO Online student promotes environmental stewardship through story

May 7, 2026 3 min

Through OHIO Online and collaboration with the Voinovich School, Artie Knapp is applying his coursework to expand sustainability education for young learners.
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