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OHIO faculty, staff invited to panel discussion on building community-engaged courses

March 20, 2026 2 min

91ԭ��’s Center for Community Impact will present a special event on April 10 focused on building community-engaged courses.

OHIO Events

Voter registration drive March 28-April 4

March 18, 2026 1 min

At OHIO, every voice counts. Make Respect Visible will be hosting a nonpartisan voter registration drive from March 28-April 4 at tabling events around campus and online.

Cutler Hall and the College Green are covered in snow while the sun shines over Cutler Hall

University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Feb. 18 ‘University Updates’

February 27, 2026 4 min

91ԭ�� President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fourth “University Updates” event of the academic year on Wednesday, Feb 18.

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National Recognitions

91ԭ�� receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

January 15, 2026 4 min

The CE Classification represents the leading framework for institutional assessment and recognition of community engagement in U.S. higher education. Awarded following a rigorous self-study process, this classification has recognized outstanding community engagement for 19 years.

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Community Partners

AEP Ohio Foundation renews support for OHIO STEM education in Southeast Ohio

November 10, 2025 2 min

The AEP Ohio Foundation renewed its commitment to promoting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education with a new award of $50,000 to OHIO's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

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Community Engagement

ReStore mural brings Athens community together through art and storytelling

November 7, 2025 4 min

A once-gray wall at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore on West Union Street has become a vibrant reflection of Athens’ creative spirit. The new ReStore Mural, to be unveiled Nov. 10, celebrates community, resilience and connection through color and collaboration. The project grew from a partnership among Passion Works Studio, Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio, the Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact, with support from OUCU Financial.

OHIO Zanesville and Zane Grey Elementary School representatives stand together for a photo inside of an elementary school classroom

Community Partners

Teaching tomorrow’s readers: OHIO Zanesville partners with Zane Grey Elementary

November 5, 2025 6 min

91ԭ�� Zanesville is partnering with Zane Grey Elementary School to strengthen literacy development among first-grade students through a hands-on, place-based learning experience.

Lisa Kindler and Dean Richard W. Greenlee

Community Partners

St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce named OHIO Eastern’s 2025 Outstanding Community Partner

November 3, 2025 3 min

The St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce was named OHIO Eastern’s 2025 Community Partner for its strong collaboration with the university, including events and initiatives connecting students with the local community.

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Career Opportunities

Free community health worker training comes to OHIO Lancaster

October 29, 2025 2 min

Applications are now open for OHIO’s Community Health Worker Training Program, hosted by the Alliance for Population Health and offered at 91ԭ�� Lancaster during Spring Semester 2026.

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Community Impact

Aligning university strengths with industry to bolster regional revitalization

October 28, 2025 8 min

A major regional jobs announcement has 91ԭ�� leaders, state officials and project stakeholders applauding progress at a key development site and looking for further success.

Community Events

Free community health worker training comes to OHIO Southern

October 28, 2025 2 min

Applications are now open for free community health worker training at OHIO Southern.

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Community Partners

Regional campuses celebrate partners

October 28, 2025 4 min

91ԭ�� recognized several community partners recently for their unique, place-based collaborations that support students and strengthen local communities.

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Community Partnerships

Future teachers, community leaders: Inside 91ԭ��’s Rural Teacher Corps

October 14, 2025 4 min

91ԭ��’s Rural Teacher Corps prepares future educators to serve and strengthen Appalachian communities through place-based learning and community partnerships.