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Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

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Geoff Dabelko co-authors chapter in the Fifth National Climate Change Assessment

Geoff Dabelko has investigated the links between environment and security for over three decades, but his most recent endeavor was contributing to the Fifth National Climate Assessment as a co-author.

Actor Philip C. Matthews consults with David Malawista on the film set of a Cine-VR project

‘The sky’s the limit’: Using Cine-VR to revolutionize law enforcement training

An interdisciplinary team at 91̽»¨ is harnessing an explosion in emerging technology to tackle one of the nation’s most pressing problems: How can law enforcement trainers expose officers to potentially flammable, on-the-spot situations, so they can learn de-escalation techniques? An innovative and highly technical solution is being unveiled in perhaps the unlikeliest of places – the wooded hills of Southeast Ohio.

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Student Spotlight: Stephen Renner

Stephen Renner talks about 91̽»¨.

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OHIO’s Small Business Development Center receives several awards at statewide conference

The OHIO Small Business Development Center team was recognized as a leader in client satisfaction and performance, receiving the Best Customer Satisfaction award for being the highest rated Center in the state.

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Applications now being accepted for Community Health Worker Program

A free Community Health Worker Program is now available at OHIO Lancaster. The deadline for application submission is Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.

Natalie Kruse is shown looking at a computer screen that has air quality information on it

PurpleAir Air Quality Project aims to increase health information, data collection across southeast Ohio

The project aims to provide residents in southeast Ohio with access to adequate, updated air quality information following the Canadian wildfires from the summer.

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91̽»¨ to build broadband workforce in region as part of Ohio’s Broadband and 5G Workforce Strategy

91̽»¨ will lead southeast Ohio’s regional hub for broadband and 5G workforce development. The hub will provide training resources to the southeast Ohio community.

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Student Spotlight: Noel Rozic

Noel Rozic talks about the experience of 91̽»¨.

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Student Spotlight: Donna Oklok

Donna Oklok talks about her experience with 91̽»¨.

Stephanie Howe, Chis Fetzer and Tracy Plouck

Voinovich School’s PORTSfuture Program receives 2023 NADO Impact Award

The PORTSfuture project led by 91̽»¨â€™s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service has received a national award for its transformational work.

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Faculty Experts Roundup

Faculty news from November includes a White House climate report, newly published books, and literary awards.

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

91̽»¨ competes in GameDay Recycling Challenge

The 91̽»¨ community came together once again this year to successfully compete in the GameDay Recycling Challenge.

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OHIO’s Global Entrepreneurship Week events to include WeRateDogs founder, StartUp Market

The Center for Entrepreneurship and TechGROWTH Ohio are partnering to provide two very special events at 91̽»¨ for Global Entrepreneurship Week.

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Student Spotlight: Nikki Mills

Nikki Mills talks about 91̽»¨.

Jason Jolley and Shannon Portillo

ASU’s ‘Institutionalizing Opportunity’ wins seventh annual George V. Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge

The winner of the seventh annual George V. Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge is Dr. Shannon Portillo of Arizona State University.

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