Stories tagged with: Center for Community Impact

Students and community members work on the Bobcat Build
Community Impact

Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio and Ohio University launch on-site construction for Bobcat Build

Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio and Ohio University invite students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to celebrate the official launch of the Bobcat Build on-site construction phase this Friday, October 23, at Parks Hall on West Green.

OHIO representative stand with community partner award winners, who are holding their awards
Community Partners

Ohio University to bring campus, community together for Engage OHIO 2026 Symposium

Ohio University will host the 2026 Engage OHIO: Community and Place-based Engagement Symposium on Nov. 5–6 at the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center.

Bobcat Build
Community Engagement

Ohio University and Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio partner to build home for southeast Ohio family

Ohio University and Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio are partnering on the Bobcat Build, an ambitious community effort that will bring OHIO students, faculty, staff and community members together to construct a Habitat home on campus that once completed will be relocated to Chillicothe, providing a local family with a safe, affordable place to call home.

Ohio University's Athens Campus is shown in this aerial image
Community Impact

Center for Community Impact joins Division of Research and Creative Activity

As part of Ohio University's ongoing implementation of its Dynamic Strategy, the Center for Community Impact (CCI) has transitioned to the Division of Research and Creative Activity.

The Ohio University Rufus mascot wears a Juneteenth shirt and walks near a table at the Juneteenth Festival
Community Events

OHIO community invited to Juneteenth Celebration

All Ohio University students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to celebrate freedom, culture and community at the 2026 Juneteenth Festival on Friday, June 19.

Alden Library at Ohio University
OHIO Announcements

Candid now available via University Libraries

Candid, an online directory of 1.9 million nonprofits offering $29 million in grants, is now available via Ohio University Libraries. Candid is available to all students, faculty, staff and community members.

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

The symposium will showcase the depth and breadth of university-community collaboration advancing student learning, strengthening communities and contributing to the public good.

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful trees on a sunny day in the spring
OHIO Awards

Ohio University recognizes faculty, administrative leaders for excellence in community engagement

Ohio University’s Center for Community Impact has announced the faculty and administrator winners of the 2025–26 Community Engaged Awards.

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

Ohio University is among the nation’s select R1 Opportunity Universities and the only university in Ohio to earn both coveted titles.

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

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.

Ava Wood
Student Leaders

Ohio University student Ava Wood receives statewide Charles J. Ping Student Service Award

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

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. 

Ohio University's Athens Campus is shown in this aerial image
OHIO Events

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

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

Every Voice Counts. Register To Vote.
OHIO Events

Voter registration drive March 28-April 4

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’

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

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