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Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

Tracy A Pritchard May 2026
Dedicated Faculty

From classroom to community: Tracy Pritchard retires after decades of impact in social work education

May 18, 2026 5 min

Tracy A. Pritchard leaves behind a lasting legacy of mentorship, community partnership and compassionate leadership that has shaped generations of social workers throughout southeastern 91×ÔÅÄ.
Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful trees on a sunny day in the spring
OHIO Awards

91×ÔÅÄ recognizes faculty, administrative leaders for excellence in community engagement

May 13, 2026 3 min

91×ÔÅÄ’s Center for Community Impact has announced the faculty and administrator winners of the 2025–26 Community Engaged Awards.
The cohort members of the Voinovich Academy OCPM stand together.
Developing Leaders

Voinovich Academy: Building 91×ÔÅÄ’s leaders of today and tomorrow

May 13, 2026 7 min

91×ÔÅÄ's Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service provides indispensable opportunities to boost leaders in Appalachian communities and beyond.
An OHIO faculty member leads a discussion at Armory Park in Athens
OHIO Events

Call for proposals for Engage OHIO 2026: Community and Place-Based Engagement Symposium

May 13, 2026 2 min

The symposium will showcase the depth and breadth of university-community collaboration advancing student learning, strengthening communities and contributing to the public good.
Students stand outdoors in small groups with clip boards
Community Events

Lawrence County students trade classrooms for the forest

May 11, 2026 5 min

Nearly 100 Lawrence County students spent a day testing water, studying soil, identifying wildflowers and cleaning up Wayne National Forest — and earned service hours doing it.
OHIO researchers use biomechanical analysis to detect concussion-related deficits
Faculty Experts

The Unseen Injuries

April 28, 2026 9 min

Faculty research aims to protect brains in sports, on stage and on screen
Students in the Scripps College of Communication gain hands-on experience with audio editing in the School of Media Arts & Studies.
Research Excellence

Opportunity Abounds

April 28, 2026 6 min

91×ÔÅÄ is among the nation’s select R1 Opportunity Universities and the only university in 91×ÔÅÄ to earn both coveted titles.
A photo of 7 individuals who are holding shovels, standing next to a freshly planted white oak tree on the 91×ÔÅÄ Univeristy Eastern campus.
Community Events

OHIO Eastern selected as Belmont County site for America 250 Heritage Tree planting

April 27, 2026 3 min

The planting, part of a statewide initiative to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, placed a native white oak at OHIO Eastern, selected for its strong environmental conditions and public accessibility.

Ping Center
OHIO Announcements

Ping Recreation Center offers summer discounts for students, faculty, staff, community members

April 24, 2026 2 min

Memberships are open to the Athens community, 91×ÔÅÄ staff and faculty and OHIO students not enrolled for the summer semester.
Matt Hines speaks to teacher candidates
Student Success

OHIO Chillicothe teacher candidates sharpen interview skills with local educators

April 24, 2026 3 min

OHIO Chillicothe’s graduating education majors participated this week in mock interviews with local educators and administrators to sharpen their interview skills and prepare for the job search.
Several faculty awards are displayed on a table, including awards for Pamela Kaylor, Sarah Wyatt and Adam Rapp
Faculty Excellence

OHIO honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research, commitment to student success

April 22, 2026 9 min

The 2026 Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony celebrated the winners of numerous prestigious awards including the Presidential Teacher Award, Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and University Professor Award.
Photo of 3 people standing next to a sign at the entrance of Dysart Woods: Marshall Dyer, Sophia Withrow, Kiara Triplett
Community Events

Learning beyond the classroom: Rural Teacher Corps plans Family Hike at Dysart Woods

April 22, 2026 4 min

91×ÔÅÄ Eastern’s Rural Teacher Corps is bringing experiential learning into the community through a Family Hike at Dysart Woods on May 3.

Ava Wood
Student Leaders

91×ÔÅÄ student Ava Wood receives statewide Charles J. Ping Student Service Award

April 21, 2026 3 min

This statewide honor recognizes outstanding undergraduate leadership in community service and civic engagement.
An OHIO faculty member talks to a group of students while standing outside on a paved bike path or small road, while some students stand in the grass
Professional Development

Center for Community Impact announces Fall 2026 Community-Engaged Scholars Program

April 17, 2026 2 min

OHIO's Center for Community Impact is recruiting for the Fall 2026 Community-Engaged Scholars Program, a cohort-based training that prepares instructors to integrate service-learning into their courses. 
two women interview a third woman
Student Success

Field fair prepares 91×ÔÅÄ Chillicothe social work students for practical experiences

April 17, 2026 3 min

91×ÔÅÄ Chillicothe social work majors recently participated in a social work field fair to connect with community and governmental agencies and learn about areas of social work practice.

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