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Engaged Scholars Academy inaugural cohort

The Office of Outreach and Engagement kicked off the Engaged Scholars Academy with its first meeting at the Fawcett Center at the end of August. The one-year cohort-based leadership and professional development initiative is aimed at strengthening engaged scholarship at Ohio State and building relationships between community partners and faculty.

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Ohio State Engages October Newsletter

Don't miss the October 2025 issue of Ohio State Engages! This issue has news about the University Outreach and Engagement Awards, the Programs of Excellence, the Community Connector Q&A with Nicole Debose and more!

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Apply Now: University Outreach and Engagement Awards

Ohio State is seeking nominations for the 2026 University Outreach and Engagement Awards, which honor faculty, staff and students for outstanding achievement in producing engaged scholarship and community impact. Awards will be given in three categories: Community Engaged Scholar, Community Engaged Practitioner (for staff) and Community Engaged Graduate Student. Apply by Dec. 19.

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2025-2026 Engaged Scholars Academy Cohort Named

Congratulations to the 16 faculty who have been named to the inaugural Engaged Scholars Academy cohort. The academy is a one-year, cohort-based leadership and professional development initiative that supports faculty at the ranks of assistant and associate professor in strengthening their engaged scholarship.

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Call for Proposals: Programs of Excellence in Engaged Scholarship

To support and promote high-impact engaged scholarship, the Office of Outreach and Engagement certifies programs of excellence in engaged scholarship. The certification process seeks to identify up to 20 projects annually that demonstrate excellence in community engaged scholarship and meet the criteria of high-impact engaged scholarship. Proposals are due Dec. 19.

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    January 9, 2023 — News

    Community Connectors: Glennon Sweeney

    Glennon Sweeney's research focus is at the intersection of land use and development policy and metropolitan segregation, with an emphasis on suburban spaces.

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    December 20, 2022 — News

    Reflecting and looking forward

    As the autumn semester draws to a close and we take a break from the regular pace of academic life on our campuses this moment presents an opportunity to reflect, especially as we prepare to bid farewell to 2022.

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    December 15, 2022 — News

    Buckeye Opportunity Program helps keep college affordable at Ohio State

    As new Buckeyes are starting to receive their acceptance letters, The Ohio State University is reminding the incoming class of 2027 to take advantage of the universitys commitment to access and affordability. One of the signature affordability programs at Ohio State is the Buckeye Opportunity Program. Launched in 2019, the program ensures that all eligible Ohio resident students on all campuses who qualify for a federal Pell Grant receive enough student financial aid beginning their first semester to cover the full cost of undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees.

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    December 13, 2022 — News

    Stevens named associate dean for engagement

    Maurice Stevens, a professor in the Department of Comparative Studies, was appointed associate dean for engagement for the College of Arts and Sciences, effective January 3. Stevens teaches interdisciplinary cultural and technological studies, theories and methods. Their university service spans university departments, colleges, centers, and initiatives including Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, STEAM Factory, the University Senate, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Womens, Gender and Sexuality Studies, African American and African Studies, and Theater, Film, and Media Arts.

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    December 8, 2022 — News

    Youth sport coaches want more training on mental health

    Dawn Anderson-Butcher and Samantha Bates in the College of Social Work recently published findings from their National Coach Survey, one of the first-ever surveys of U.S. youth sport coaches. In collaboration with the Aspen Institute's Project Play Initiative, the Susan Crown Exchange and Nike, Ohio State researchers found only 18% of coaches felt confident in their ability to support student-athletes' mental health, and 67% reported an interest in additional training in this area. As child and adolescent mental health concerns continue to rise, the OSU LiFEsports Initiative is ready to respond by delivering trainings to coaches across Ohio through its Coach Beyond program.

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