Ohio University's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service

Ohio University's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service The Voinovich School is a catalyst for collective impact in entrepreneurship, energy & the environment. News and World Report Best Public Affairs Grad Schools.

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service is a catalyst for regional, state and national collective impact in the areas of entrepreneurship, energy and the environment, and public and social engagement policy areas. Ranked as the 39th Most Innovative Public Service Schools in the country, the Voinovich School was also recently elevated to the top 100 U.S. By blending real-world problem

solving and government, nonprofit sector and industry partnerships with education, students are offered unique learning opportunities as they prepare for careers serving the public interest in Ohio University's rural region and beyond.

When Craig Butler, '91, drove onto campus for the first time, he said it felt like coming home. 🐾At the time, the Master...
09/04/2026

When Craig Butler, '91, drove onto campus for the first time, he said it felt like coming home. 🐾

At the time, the Master of Science in Environmental Studies program was self-disciplined and multi-disciplinary, so his courses included a blend of engineering, political science and natural sciences. This led to an internship at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency that turned into a long career in public service.

His time at the Ohio EPA came to a close after his time as the agency's director from 2014-2020. He is currently executive director of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District.

📰 ohio.edu/news/2026/08/craig-butlers-mses-degree-ohio-vaulted-him-environmental-leadership-roles

From Appalachia to the White House 🐾For Emily Stokes, a senior Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar and majoring in ...
09/03/2026

From Appalachia to the White House 🐾

For Emily Stokes, a senior Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar and majoring in journalism strategic communication, has gained valuable experience thanks to opportunities at OHIO.

As a Research Scholar, she works with the Mayors' Partnership for Progress, during which she has gained experience assisting local governments. This has included tasks aimed at supporting Appalachian communities while learning more about the challenges they face in the region.

Emily is also a reporter, editor and opinion writer for The Post, OHIO's student-run newspaper. Her experience led her to the White House Correspondents' Dinner this year, which took an unexpected turn for those in attendance.

"It’s really the reason why I chose OU in the first place. No matter what opportunities I sought after, even if it was a risk, I would have the support to succeed. This was really a situation where I felt that. You really realize the value of community when something unexpected happens."

📰 ohio.edu/news/2026/08/voinovich-research-scholars-journey-winds-through-appalachian-towns-white-house

Building Bridges to Careers (BB2C) is a nonprofit group formed to bridge the gap between education and employment. Throu...
09/01/2026

Building Bridges to Careers (BB2C) is a nonprofit group formed to bridge the gap between education and employment. Through its High School Tech Internship (HSTI) program alone, it placed 171 students from 64 school districts in the last year. 🤝

The HSTI program is designed to be flexible and therefore applicable to any student and is focused on juniors and seniors interested in technology fields from electrical work to graphic design.

BB2C's partnership with the Voinovich School began in 2017 and has since helped the organization secure space for the group's Epicenter in Marietta and other financial assistance.

📰 ohio.edu/news/2026/08/popular-high-school-internship-program-continues-expand-appalachia

This spring, Regional Science Day welcomed 123 students in grades 5-12 from 14 schools from across Southeast Ohio. 🔬In p...
08/28/2026

This spring, Regional Science Day welcomed 123 students in grades 5-12 from 14 schools from across Southeast Ohio. 🔬

In partnership with The Ohio Academy of Science and through grant funding from the AEP Ohio Foundation, the Voinovich School was able to recognize exceptional environmental science projects that encouraged students to investigate issues affecting the natural world while developing the skills needed for future STEM careers.

In total, students presented 100 research projects and were awarded a variety of certificates, cash prizes and scholarships for showcasing their curiosity, creativity and commitment to scientific discovery. 💡

📰 ohio.edu/news/2026/08/aep-ohio-foundation-recognizes-young-environmental-scientists-regional-science-day

Congratulations to the OHIO students who were recognized during the Global Trade and Action event at the Ohio Statehouse...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to the OHIO students who were recognized during the Global Trade and Action event at the Ohio Statehouse for their completion of the Ohio Export Internship Program (OEIP)! 👏

OHIO's participation in OEIP is overseen by Don Hackney, export assistance advisor for the Ohio Small Business Development Center, and administered by the Ohio Department of Development.

The program gives OHIO students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience with small to medium sized companies throughout the state.

📰 ohio.edu/news/2026/06/ohio-students-businesses-see-benefits-participation-export-internship-program

Wishing all students a successful first day and a fantastic fall semester 💚
08/24/2026

Wishing all students a successful first day and a fantastic fall semester 💚

Ted Adams brings an impressive resume of experience working with large corporations and great appreciation for the Voino...
08/20/2026

Ted Adams brings an impressive resume of experience working with large corporations and great appreciation for the Voinovich School to his second year on the school's Advisory Board. 🐾

Prior to holding executive roles at Starbucks and L Brands, Ted worked for various state government officials, including former governor and U.S. Senator George Voinovich.

In that role, one of his colleagues was Greg Browning, the current Advisory Board chair and former chair of the Ohio University Board of Trustees. Collaboration between the two former colleagues continued into the corporate world and led to Ted's participation as a Voinovich School advisor.

“It's an opportunity to contribute to something that's already working. I spent the first 11 years of my career in public service, so I see the value of what they do. I get who they are in their ethos, and I was fortunate that Voinovich kind of embodied that and they're connected in an inextricable way, so I've tried to pattern my professional experiences in that way.”

📰 ohio.edu/news/2026/08/adams-comes-full-circle-voinovich-school-advisory-board-after-working-voinovich

Tracy Kelly is a two-time OHIO alumna who credits her time at the Voinovich School with providing the hands-on learning,...
08/18/2026

Tracy Kelly is a two-time OHIO alumna who credits her time at the Voinovich School with providing the hands-on learning, mentorship and professional foundation that prepared her for a career dedicated to serving others. 🐾

Tracy's career began at Ohio University Lancaster before earning her master of public administration (MPA) degree. Following her MPA, she joined Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Athens, Vinton, Washington and Meigs counties.

In her role as the executive director of the Fairfield Medical Center Foundation, Tracy connects community members with opportunities to improve access to quality healthcare across Central and Appalachian Ohio.

"Even before college, I knew I wanted a career helping people. What I didn't realize was that there was an entire nonprofit sector built around serving communities. Through Ohio University and the Voinovich School, I discovered nonprofit leadership as a career path and knew it was exactly where I belonged." 💚

📰 ohio.edu/news/2026/08/community-leader-shares-how-her-time-ohio-prepared-her-career-public-service

How can Ohio's aging population better cope with heat waves, flooding and increasingly severe storms? Learn in a new six...
08/14/2026

How can Ohio's aging population better cope with heat waves, flooding and increasingly severe storms? Learn in a new six-part Project ECHO webinar series! ☀️ ⛈️

The free practical research and practitioner presentations in the Building Resilience for Older Adults in a Changing Environment series allows participants to earn continuing education credits.

The online series starts in September and runs through March. Register for the first session today! 💻

Read more and register today » ohio.edu/news/2026/08/helping-states-elderly-deal-extreme-weather-focus-latest-free-project-echo-seminars

Benny McCament turned a Master of Science in Environmental Studies (MSES) degree from OHIO into a successful career with...
08/12/2026

Benny McCament turned a Master of Science in Environmental Studies (MSES) degree from OHIO into a successful career with the state, and is now a member of the school's advisory board. 🐾

After completing his MSES degree, he stayed with the Voinovich School for five years before working at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). He was appointed chief of the ODNR Division in 2022.

Currently, he is the executive director of the Interstate Mining Compact Commission, a key federal advocacy group on mining issues.

“Being an MSES grad and working at the Voinovich School and having that environmental background – the Voinovich School has always been interested in water quality in the region – my goal is to bring that perspective to the board so that particular area is represented in discussions about the future of the school and what direction they want to go."

📰 ohio.edu/news/2026/08/mccament-continues-history-service-ohio-membership-voinovich-school-advisory-board

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