John Glenn College of Public Affairs

John Glenn College of Public Affairs Inspiring Citizenship, Developing Leadership

Fostering democratic citizenship, helping students develop the knowledge and skills to lead their communities, and providing the link between academic research and governance.

For students like Eric Sese, finding purpose through public affairs is about more than time in the classroom. Through sh...
10/01/2026

For students like Eric Sese, finding purpose through public affairs is about more than time in the classroom. Through shared coursework, real-world experiences and a strong community, the John Glenn Civic Leadership Community helps students connect their passion for public service with opportunities to lead, learn and make a meaningful impact. Learn more about Eric’s experience and the community that helped shape his path in public affairs in the Fall 2026 Public Address Magazine.

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4hnahEy
Read the Public Address Magazine here: https://bit.ly/46TKm13

The Fall 2026 edition of Public Address Magazine is here! This issue explores topics from the energy sector to meaningfu...
09/22/2026

The Fall 2026 edition of Public Address Magazine is here! This issue explores topics from the energy sector to meaningful leadership in the Glenn College community.

Get inspired by our cover story about three young alumni who are using their Glenn College education and experiences and following their passion to improve addiction recovery, education opportunity and community development.

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4h3akFk
Read the Public Address Magazine here: https://bit.ly/4dPl2gp

The Glenn College was proud to host scholars from universities across the US for the Public Impact Research Workshop. Th...
09/18/2026

The Glenn College was proud to host scholars from universities across the US for the Public Impact Research Workshop. This three-day event brought together innovative ideas around research that centers people and place. Thank you to everyone who joined us for thoughtful conversations, collaboration and an exchange of ideas!

Longtime U.S. Senate staff member, Dale Butland, served alongside Senator John Glenn for over two decades and will join ...
09/10/2026

Longtime U.S. Senate staff member, Dale Butland, served alongside Senator John Glenn for over two decades and will join us to reflect on Senator Glenn's leadership, approach to public service and the work of a U.S. Senate office during a transformative period in American history. The discussion will explore the people, policymaking and public service behind the headlines while highlighting the importance of preserving these stories through oral history.
Join the John Glenn College of Public Affairs and Ohio State University Libraries for a unique opportunity to gain historical insight into Senator Glenn's legacy and his Senate career.

Register here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9TxVNFSkt3VOClo
Monday, Sept. 28 | 6-7 p.m.
Page Hall, 1810 College Rd. Columbus, OH 43210

The early bird rate for the 2026 Leadership Forum ends Friday, Sept. 4!!The Leadership Forum, hosted annually by the Joh...
09/02/2026

The early bird rate for the 2026 Leadership Forum ends Friday, Sept. 4!!

The Leadership Forum, hosted annually by the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, brings together over 250 attendees from various sectors, including government, higher education and nonprofit organizations. This year, the event will be happening on Oct. 30 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m..

Participants engage in meaningful discussions on current and emerging trends in leadership, public administration and public policy. Keynote speakers, panel discussions and networking opportunities enhance leadership skills and foster collaboration among professionals dedicated to public service.

Read more about the event and register here: https://bit.ly/4co9PTv

Happy first day of classes, Glenn College Buckeyes! We were so excited to welcome students and faculty back to campus wi...
08/25/2026

Happy first day of classes, Glenn College Buckeyes! We were so excited to welcome students and faculty back to campus with Picnic at Page Hall. Here’s to a great year ahead!

We were thrilled to welcome our graduate students back to campus with our annual dinner served by Glenn College faculty!...
08/19/2026

We were thrilled to welcome our graduate students back to campus with our annual dinner served by Glenn College faculty! It was a great afternoon of connecting with classmates, meeting new and old members of the Glenn College community and kicking off the new academic year.

Join us for Picnic at Page Hall! On Monday, Aug. 24, from 2-3:30 p.m., Glenn College students, faculty and staff are inv...
08/19/2026

Join us for Picnic at Page Hall! On Monday, Aug. 24, from 2-3:30 p.m., Glenn College students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy an afternoon of snacks, music, games and Glenn College swag on the Page Hall steps. No registration required!

08/14/2026

Brown Bag Lunch Talk: What's Next for K-12 Education?

Public education is facing a lot of change, from funding reductions and declining enrollment to teacher shortages and the rise of AI. Join us on August 19 from 12–1 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation with Paolo DeMaria, former Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction and Glenn College graduate. He will share his perspective on the future of K-12 education and some of the promising developments happening in schools and districts.

Register here: https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/6Zlhzd_CScCnhzLKLd_xtQ #/

Congratulations to the 2026 Public Leadership Academy cohort! This program brought together newly elected state and loca...
08/12/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Public Leadership Academy cohort! This program brought together newly elected state and local leaders to build connections across the aisle, learn from diverse perspectives and strengthen their commitment to public service.
Learn more about the Public Leadership Academy here: https://bit.ly/4wqRFYn

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