This school year is the first to see a new Senate Bill 1 mandate requiring the public posting of course syllabi. Professors grow concerned over the numerous mandates posed in the legislation.
OU was the first stop on State Treasurer candidate Seth Walsh’s university tour.
Hundreds of Ohio University students participated in a walkout protesting administrative inaction on key issues. Two students were later taken into police custody and released.
Two students were arrested at the Ohio University walkout. OUPD declined to comment at this time.
Ohio University junior James Joyce runs against Paul Cameron for the 95th District Democratic House seat.
Dynamic strategy progress, the university’s financial outlook and Ohio House Bill 698 were among the items discussed at Wednesday’s University Updates meeting.
The Ohio Department of Higher Education enacts Advance Higher Education Act, or Senate Bill 1. Through the bill, any program receiving an average of less than five graduates annually will be eliminated.
Ohio University students approved a vote for transparency regarding the university’s investments in Israel bonds, passing the measure with an 86% majority.
At the “No ICE in Athens” town hall, Ohio Student Association members pressed university administration for clearer policies on immigration enforcement, data sharing and campus notification on ICE presence.
McDavis Hall plans to open this fall on South Green. A new master plan for South Green is to come.
Continued student theft in campus markets may lead to a bookbag ban.
Shively Food Hall will add three new dining concepts and a catering space starting in the fall of 2026.
On Feb. 26, 2025, Ohio University’s Policy 40.063 went into effect, extending a policy allowing flexible work schedules, hours and work locations for administrators and “classified employees.” A LinkedIn post made by Nerrissa Young questions the fairness of Thomas Hayes being removed from one of his in-person courses because of the extension.
On Tuesday, students can vote for the new position holders in the Student Senate.
Ohio University students will vote on whether the university should disclose its investments and end its investments in Israel bonds.
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