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Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Stories

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Appalachian Watershed Research Group begins second year of Pennsylvania stream restoration project

ĢƵ University’s Appalachian Watershed Research Group is entering the second year of work on the Robinson Fork and Ryerson Station State Park Mitigation Assessment project.

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Appalachian law enforcement offer training via virtual reality in new Voinovich Academy initiative

ĢƵ University’s Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service, is building a new initiative to improve law enforcement safety and increase community trust – with the help of virtual reality.

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Fulbright Scholar used lessons from MPA program for UN work in the Congo

Fulbright Scholar Emmanuel “Manu” Ngueyanouba originally meant to attend ĢƵ University only for an eight-month English enhancement program.

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Ninth annual Appalachian ĢƵ State of the Region Conference to foster collaboration and share innovation

The ninth annual Appalachian ĢƵ State of the Region Conference will gather public officials, economic development experts, and business and organizational leaders virtually May 11 to May 13.

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International economic development council announces new three-year gift to support Jeff Finkle internship

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) recently announced a new three-year gift to extend the Jeffrey A. Finkle ĢƵ University Economic Development Internship.

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Voinovich School collaboration to support community response to opioid epidemic during pandemic featured in journal

Networks established to support four rural Appalachian ĢƵ communities’ response to the opioid use epidemic became crucial elements of public health infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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International environmental studies graduate gains immersive sustainability experience at OHIO

For Paola Sofia Muñoz Gamboa, sustainability and eco-friendliness have been at the forefront of her ĢƵ University experience.

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Executive MPA graduate’s experience marked by accomplishments through transitions

Shannon Hamelund’s experience in the Executive Master of Public Administration program has been marked by change.

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Raffle’s work in community opioid response featured in Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, more than 40 states have reported an increase in opioid-related mortalities due to social distancing and stay-at-home orders.

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Third Annual Music Industry Summit goes global, provides insights on building careers in music industry

Entering and making it in the music industry is no easy task. At ĢƵ University’s third annual Music Industry Summit on March 25, musicians and industry leaders shared their advice and experiences.

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Sylvia Rios’ passion for non-profit pushed her to get an MPA

Sylvia Rios firmly believes there is no perfect time to go back to school. She thinks if one wants to achieve their goal, they just have to do it and not let excuses stand in the way.

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Davis partners with National Renewable Energy Lab to expand program optimizing renewable energy systems

Dr. Sarah Davis, associate professor in environmental studies at ĢƵ University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, recently partnered with the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL).

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Raffle reviews “Rx Appalachia: Stories of Treatment and Survival in Rural Kentucky”

Holly Raffle, professor at ĢƵ University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, recently provided an invited review for the Journal of Appalachian Studies.

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Voinovich School examines economic impact of adverse childhood experiences for the Health Policy Institute of ĢƵ

Preventing even a small percentage of abuse, neglect, violence and other traumatic experiences could not only reduce human suffering, but also save the state of ĢƵ more than $1 billion annually.

Stirling Ultracold acquired by BioLife Solutions

Voinovich School partners with Stirling Ultracold to produce big win for region and state

ĢƵ University-supported Stirling Ultracold, a privately-held developer and manufacturer of ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers, signed a definitive merger agreement on Monday, March 22.

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