OU building to be used as COVID-19 vaccine distribution site
The distribution will take place in the newly opened Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine building, ...
Ohio governor makes new appointment to OU Board of Trustees
Scott Borgemenke is an Ohio University alumnus who currently works for the Ohio Hospital Association. ...
Student Senate: Body rounds out the semester with four new appointments
A LGBTQA+ Affairs Senator was one of those positions filled.
Board of Trustees discusses budget, Spring Semester logistics
If Ohio University students return to all-online instruction, there will be an estimated loss of about $1 million per week.
OU building to be used as COVID-19 vaccine distribution site
The distribution will take place in the newly opened Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine building, Heritage Hall.
Ohio governor makes new appointment to OU Board of Trustees
Scott Borgemenke is an Ohio University alumnus who currently works for the Ohio Hospital Association.
Faculty Senate: Spring COVID-19 measures, details on faculty purchasing card privileges discussed
On-campus and off-campus students will be regularly tested for COVID-19.
Interim dean of College of Health Sciences and Professions announced
John McCarthy will serve as interim dean through the 2021-2022 school year or until a permanent dean is announced.
Student Senate: Body rounds out the semester with four new appointments
A LGBTQA+ Affairs Senator was one of those positions filled.
Medical, nursing students adapt education for the COVID-19 pandemic
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students have had to adapt to coursework and labs online.
Graduate Student Senate: Some graduate students believe they receive unequal compensation for their work
Graduate students feel like they are not being compensated for the work they put in to Ohio University.
OU-AAUP data show OU hires fewer Black and Hispanic faculty than what’s representative of Ohio’s population
The OU Black Faculty Association wrote a letter in June saying employment diversity should be one of the university’s goals.
Student sues Ohio University after forced leave of absence due to a mental health disability
The plaintiff argues Ohio University is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Continuing COVID-19 protocols on regional campuses for the spring leave students feeling confident about their safety
While Ohio University opens its main campus for all students, regional campuses will be continuing their Fall Semester protocols.
Spring Semester quarantine changes include new Remain-in-Room system
Among other changes to on-campus quarantine this spring, Ohio University is implementing a Remain-in-Room plan.
Campus student orgs reimagining Spring events to meet influx of residential students
Several club sports have had to get creative about how they will meet in the Spring, including OU’s club tennis and cornhole teams.
Student Senate: Advisors and executives provide updates on COVID-19, mental health efforts
Student Senate touched on mental health on campus about how many students will return for Spring Semester.
OU professors concerned about students moving back to campus during Spring Semester
The movement of students and increase in in-person classes has raised some concerns for Ohio University faculty about the Spring Semester.
Graduate Student Senate: Graduate students can change their grading system for this semester
GSS will be co-hosting a graduate student and faculty conference with the University of Kentucky.
OU sends cease and desist orders to Sigma Kappa sorority, Phi Gamma Delta fraternity
The orders were sent after the university received reports claiming members “potentially compromised the health and safety of their respective members.”
As election excitement wraps up, political groups in Athens look ahead to future local races
Midterm elections and political outreach are among top priorities for campus political groups.
How OU's financial aid and scholarships look different because of COVID-19
Scholarships and financial aid at OU have been changing since fall 2020, yet most of the scholarship information for incoming students to OU has not been released.
OU announces plans for Housing Advisory System
The university will have a color-coded alert system, like the state of Ohio’s.
