Power outage impacts multiple buildings on Athens campus
By Maggie Amacher | 3:40pmAn unscheduled electrical outage is impacting multiple buildings across Ohio University’s Athens campus, but the university remains open.
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Students feel dorm classification are too small, space crunch
By Drew Hoffmaster | 12:00amOhio University’s growing enrollment has led to crowded dorm conditions with some doubles converted into triples. Students say limited space affects daily living, while housing officials cite planning efforts to meet demand.
Ohio House Bill 96 to require AI in education policies
By Laynee Eslich | Jan. 28The Ohio Department of Education created an AI policy model for schools to reflect on. Ohio University strives for courses to have individual restrictions on AI use, along with their own policy.
WOUB faces federal funding cuts, loss of $1.7 million
By Kaitlin Hogg | Jan. 26WOUB Public Media has faced funding cuts of $1.7 million, leading them to layoff three full-time employees this month.
Animatronics come to life at OU through initiative
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 13Brock Klamfoth, a senior studying computer science, co-founded the Animatronic Digital Engineering Initiative, which gives students the opportunity to build physical and digital animatronics, bringing science fiction to life.
Despite high prices, campus market profits go back to students
By Ben Schneider | Jan. 12Although the university's market prices may appear inflated compared to Kroger's, they provide convenience to students and contribute to important initiatives, including scholarship funds. Frank Pazzanese, executive director of culinary services, said all profits are reinvested back into the university.
OU fires head football coach Brian Smith after review cites relationship with student, alcohol misconduct
By Maggie Amacher | Dec. 18An administrative review found Smith violated the terms of his contract through serious professional misconduct, including engaging in a relationship with an undergraduate student and participating in alcohol-related conduct.
OU terminates head football coach Brian Smith after administrative review
By Maggie Amacher | Dec. 17Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith after an administrative review found he violated the terms of his contract through serious professional misconduct.
Education Department redefines professional degrees
By Finn Smith | Dec. 9A plan released by the U.S. Department of Education would place caps on student aid borrowing for graduate programs based on whether the program is deemed professional.
Two Appalachian states bound by one epidemic take different paths forward
By Natalie Saddler , Abby Waechter and Maria Saunders | Dec. 9Two Appalachian states are bound by the same opioid crisis but are taking different paths forward. The Post traveled to West Virginia to compare how two college towns and their surrounding counties are responding.
OU offers coping resources, low-stress events for finals week
By Kaitlin Hogg | Dec. 5Alden Library and Counseling and Psychological Services are offering study-week programs, activities and drop-in support to help students manage finals-week stress.
Union negotiations continue without agreements, academic freedom discussed
By Bridget Thomas | Dec. 2United Academics of Ohio University met with the OU administration to continue negotiations. In their most recent meeting, they failed to reach an agreement on academic freedom.
OU responds to rumored ICE sightings on Athens campus
By Maggie Amacher | Nov. 20Ohio University said it is not aware of any immigration enforcement activity on the Athens campus after reports circulated on social media, noting images showing ICE officers on campus “appear to have been AI-generated.”
Flight cancellations, pricing spikes ground students for Thanksgiving
By Kaitlin Hogg | Nov. 17With flight cancellations and high travel costs affecting holiday plans, Ohio University is offering meals, housing options and limited services for students staying in Athens.
OU yet to receive Trump’s ‘Compact for Academic Excellence,’ raises questions
By Finn Smith | Nov. 12The Trump administration recently invited all universities to sign the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” which proposes numerous regulations on higher education institutions in exchange for preferential treatment.
Invasive Asian Lady Beetles take over Athens
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 11Asian Lady Beetles have been seen all throughout Athens, especially in the colder months, as they are congregating in swarms inside buildings, dorms, and any structure with heat. After being introduced to the country to control aphids, but are now a nuisance for many Bobcats and Athens locals.
Students head to polls for election day, reflect on local voting
By Finn Smith | Nov. 4The Nov. 4 local election brought OU students to polling sites across Athens to vote for City Council members and levy issues.
McDavis Hall construction remains on track for 2026 completion
By Kaitlin Hogg | Nov. 4Ohio University’s new South Green residence hall, McDavis Hall, is about 60% complete and set to open to students in August 2026.
Student Senate hears accessibility concerns, approves new appointments
By Kaitlin Hogg | Nov. 3Chair of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities spoke for the Student Senate, and three new appointments were confirmed.
Overflowing trash raises concerns about campus waste management
By Kaitlin Hogg | Nov. 3Ohio University campus trash proves to be an issue, even with composting and recycling initiatives.
