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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 91×ÔÅÄ

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.
An aerial image of the PORTS site
Community Impact

PORTSfuture groundwork continues to pay off with job growth at Pike County plant

March 17, 2026 4 min

Recent developments highlight the promise of new jobs and industry expansion for the region and underscore the decades-long commitment to this effort by OHIO's George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.
Cutler Hall is surrounded by colorful trees on the College Green on a day in fall
Global Digital Engineering

OHIO’s Digital Enterprise Collaboratory leads global charge in digital engineering with Virtualware’s VIROO Platform

November 19, 2025 3 min

91×ÔÅÄ’s Digital Enterprise Collaboratory (DEC) is setting a new international standard for digital engineering and workforce development in high-tech manufacturing. 
Greg Browning
Alumni Leaders

Voinovich School Advisory Board Chair Greg Browning’s OHIO ties run deep

November 12, 2025 3 min

Greg Browning, a former state budget director during former Governor George Voinovich’s administration, was among the founding members of the panel, which formed in 2019.
a female student in an 91×ÔÅÄ t-shirt creates a manufacturing model at a desk
Community Partnerships

Training Tomorrow’s Workforce, Today

October 13, 2025 3 min

Collaboration leads to career success in advanced manufacturing.
OHIO Professor Savas Kaya holds a semiconductor.
Appalachian Workforce Development

ASCENT Ecosystem supports, trains next generation of workforce – opens doors in southeast 91×ÔÅÄ

November 21, 2024 6 min

Through the Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem, OHIO is cultivating the next generation of skilled technical professionals for 91×ÔÅÄ’s emerging semiconductor industry and regional advanced manufacturing.
Post-it notes are all around windows of an office as people seem to be working inside, late at night

91×ÔÅÄ Innovation Center increased job growth, economic impact in 2023

April 23, 2024 3 min

The Innovation Center, part of 91×ÔÅÄ’s technology commercialization and entrepreneurial ecosystem, has supported entrepreneurs in Southeastern 91×ÔÅÄ since 1983.
Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

91×ÔÅÄ selected by Amazon to serve as Education Partner for Career Choice Program

December 13, 2022 3 min

As an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, OHIO will provide Amazon’s hourly employees with access to a robust selection of associate and bachelor degree programs on the University’s Athens Campus, regional campuses and OHIO Online. 
Intel in 91×ÔÅÄ rendering

91×ÔÅÄ awarded Intel grant funding, will serve as lead institution for Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem

September 9, 2022 3 min

Over the next three years, ASCENT will collaboratively develop and deliver diverse educational options across the region, including certificates, associate degrees, bachelor’s and graduate degrees.
Professor Jason Jolley

OHIO’s top-ranked public administration programs build on the Voinovich School’s public service legacy and mission

January 25, 2022 3 min

Projects and engagement serves the region thanks to more than $61 million in grants since 2016
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Alumni

Jeffrey A. Finkle 91×ÔÅÄ Economic Development Intern to continue work with IEDC after graduation

May 3, 2021 5 min

In his junior year at 91×ÔÅÄ, Colton Campbell, an economics major and Undergraduate Research Scholar at 91×ÔÅÄ’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, read an article.
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University Update

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

April 20, 2021 4 min

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) recently announced a new three-year gift to extend the Jeffrey A. Finkle 91×ÔÅÄ Economic Development Internship.
Stirling Ultracold acquired by BioLife Solutions

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

March 26, 2021 4 min

91×ÔÅÄ-supported Stirling Ultracold, a privately-held developer and manufacturer of ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers, signed a definitive merger agreement on Monday, March 22.
The 91×ÔÅÄ Eastern Shark Challenge

Sixth annual 91×ÔÅÄ Eastern Shark Challenge to promote economic growth by encouraging innovation

March 24, 2021 4 min

91×ÔÅÄ Eastern will virtually host the sixth annual Shark Challenge to promote economic growth in the 91×ÔÅÄ Valley by encouraging innovation among college students.
Lissa Jollick

Lissa Jollick wins Janet and George Voinovich Faculty and Staff Leadership Award

March 17, 2021 3 min

Lissa Jollick was named the 2021 recipient of the Janet and George Voinovich Faculty and Staff Leadership Award.
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