OU implements 140-employee reduction
These are primarily custodial and maintenance and grounds employees.
Student employees start new work remotely
The university said it hoped to provide remote work to all interested student employees.
Possible second wave of COVID-19 could further affect OU
According to experts, additional breakouts of COVID-19 could been seen in the fall and winter.
OU plans to open campus in fall, prepares for possible remote start
OU has developed groups to help prepare for different scenarios.
OU Board of Trustees stands behind Nellis, freezes undergraduate tuition at meeting
The board did not ratify agreements between OU and a union.
Organizations use social media during COVID-19 pandemic to raise awareness about budget cuts
From Save OUr Profs to OU-AAUP, grassroots have been made digital.
Faculty react to recent staff reduction plans
Professors are vocal about the recent non-renewal of faculty contracts in addition to cuts regarding custodial positions.
OU implements 140-employee reduction
These are primarily custodial and maintenance and grounds employees.
OU Board of Trustees to vote to keep tuition, room and board fees the same
There will be a 2% tuition increase for HCOM next year, though.
Food studies program, director to be cut in May
The program is no longer being offered due to budget cuts.
Nellis shares OU’s financial position amid COVID-19 pandemic
Ohio University lost over $18 million in revenue just from refunding housing, dining and parking passes.
Student employees start new work remotely
The university said it hoped to provide remote work to all interested student employees.
OU predicts closing Shively Court could save about $1 million
Shively Hall will remain open, but the dining hall will be closed for the next academic year.
Shively Court closing permanently
The closure comes after the dining hall had $1.8 million of renovations over the summer of 2018.
Bobcat Student Orientation moved online amid fears of COVID-19
Details of the program have yet to be announced.
Student Senate ticket removed from upcoming election ballot
The ACTION OU ticket was found to be offering appointments in exchange for ticket support.
Possible second wave of COVID-19 could further affect OU
According to experts, additional breakouts of COVID-19 could been seen in the fall and winter.
Graduate Student Senate: New grade system for spring semester discussed, executive board inducted
Graduate students have the option of a new grading system to help with their GPAs.
Construction continues at OU during COVID-19 pandemic
Construction is considered essential by the governor’s official stay-at-home order.
Students remaining in on-campus housing moved to Tanaka, Luchs halls
154 students are still living in on-campus housing were asked to moved into Tanaka and Luchs halls.
COVID-19 causes many summer internships to be canceled
After summer abroad trips have already been canceled, many students are now finding out their internships have been canceled as well.
Journalism faculty member starts process for losing tenure after university investigation and sexual harassment lawsuit
His teaching has been suspended but his salary of over $100,000 will not be changed.
OU summer courses to be instructed online
The university will monitor the possibility of offering some classes in-person later in the summer.
