Larry Connor to give commencement speech at spring graduation
By Kaitlin Hogg | Apr. 30Spring Commencement to feature speech from billionaire private astronaut.
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‘The choice is Joyce,’ A look into the 20-year-old's run for Ohio House
By Kaitlin Hogg | Apr. 14Ohio University junior James Joyce runs against Paul Cameron for the 95th District Democratic House seat.
University Updates meeting highlights dynamic strategy initiatives, finances
By Kaitlin Hogg | Apr. 10Dynamic strategy progress, the university’s financial outlook and Ohio House Bill 698 were among the items discussed at Wednesday’s University Updates meeting.
OU to sunset 32 undergraduate programs
By Laynee Eslich | Apr. 7The 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.
Student vote on university disclosure of Israel bonds passes
By Kaitlin Hogg | Apr. 7Ohio University students approved a vote for transparency regarding the university’s investments in Israel bonds, passing the measure with an 86% majority.
OU administrators address students' demands on ICE policy
By Laynee Eslich | Apr. 1At 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.
New McDavis Residence Hall set to open this fall
By Bridget Deshler | Apr. 1McDavis Hall plans to open this fall on South Green. A new master plan for South Green is to come.
Campus markets implement policies to reduce theft
By Kaitlin Hogg | Mar. 31Continued student theft in campus markets may lead to a bookbag ban.
New dining options, meal plan to roll out for students
By Kaitlin Hogg | Mar. 31Shively Food Hall will add three new dining concepts and a catering space starting in the fall of 2026.
OU extends flexible work policy, Hayes incident re-highlighted
By Drew Hoffmaster | Mar. 31On 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.
Student Senate election set for March 31
By Laynee Eslich | Mar. 30On Tuesday, students can vote for the new position holders in the Student Senate.
OU students to vote on university disclosure of Israel bonds
By Kaitlin Hogg | Mar. 30Ohio University students will vote on whether the university should disclose its investments and end its investments in Israel bonds.
‘The Toxic Masculinity Tour’ comes to College Green
By Laynee Eslich | Mar. 27Political commentator, podcast host and former Homeland Security investigations special agent Myron Gaines visited Ohio University as part of a campus speaking tour with “Uncensored America,” hosting an open forum centered on free speech and debate over social and political issues.
OU professor studies nicotine’s role in fat breakdown, heart risk
By Laynee Eslich | Mar. 26Professor Kevin Lee’s research, funded by the American Heart Association, follows the effects nicotine has on the heart and other organs. Lee partners with other researchers to hold the experiments and examine the results.
Q&A with President Lori Stewart Gonzalez
By Jackson McCoy , Abby Waechter , Alexandra Hopkins and Sophia Rooksberry | Mar. 24The Post’s executive editors spent 20 minutes with Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez discussing some of campus’ most pressing issues. The conversation touched on UAOU negotiations, Senate Bill 1, the Brian Smith termination and her vision for the future of the university.
