HCOM receives $8 million grant
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 7An $8 million grant was awarded to Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine for the construction of a new research center.
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Faculty, staff gather for November university updates
By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 5Faculty gathered in Baker Theater Monday to discuss university operations, raising the institution’s profile and OU receiving an award for Diversity were topics of conversation
Faculty Senate contends with faculty wages, proposes handbook adjustments
By Lilia Santeramo | Nov. 5Ohio University Faculty Senate met Monday to discuss matters relating to faculty pay, recognition of community outreach and updating ethical guidelines for mentor-mentee relationships
Culinary Studio testing new recipes for university menus
By Clara Samels | Nov. 5The Culinary Studio at Jefferson Market tests dishes before being offered to Ohio University students.
Bird Ice Arena’s closure frustrates students, coaches
By Drew Hoffmaster | Nov. 5Bird Ice Arena is finishing renovations and reopening in January 2025.
Possible end of gerrymandering in Ohio lies within Issue 1
By Suzanne Piper | Oct. 29According to Citizens Not Politicians, Ohio is among the 10 most Gerrymandered states. Issue 1 could put an end to that statistic.
Student Senate resolutions take aim at textbook prices, meal swipe restrictions
By Jack Solon | Oct. 24Student Senate resolutions target textbook costs and meal swipes.
Ping, Well-Being Center debuts massage chairs to combat stress
By Bianca Grim | Oct. 22Ohio University’s Ping Recreation and Well-being Center recently added massage chairs to its facilities to help students combat academic stress.
Campus-wide donation drive held for those affected by Hurricane Helene
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 22Ohio University organized a campus-wide donation drive for those heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene, urging students and community members to donate
Senate works to remove meal periods
By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 18Student Senate is introducing a bill to change the meal periods included with the traditional meal plan.
OU journalism thrives with essential support
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 18Ohio University Center for Student Engagement has more than 20 student media organizations, ranging from magazines, newspapers, podcasts and more, which need legal and financial help at times.
Faculty Senate met Monday discussing compensation, executive searches, college policy updates
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 16Monday night, the faculty senate gathered to discuss faculty compensation, the continuous executive searches, and college policy updates and guidelines
Student for Justice in Palestine protest State of the University address
By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 15Students for Justice in Palestine held a protest while OU President Lori Gonzalez gave the first State of the University address Thursday morning.
Alden Library completes central stairway renovations
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 15The central stairway in Alden Library reopened Oct. 5 after being under renovation since last semester.
Importance behind drinking laws, safety
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 8Ohio University is known for its heavy drinking and partying during its Halloween weekend, which is the weekend before Halloween this year.
OU students, Housing and Residence Life prepare for Halloween
By Olivia Gilliand | Oct. 8A guest fee, wristbands and locked doors top the list of Housing and Residence Life regulations for Halloween weekend.
Hungry Cat allows traditional meal swipes
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 3The Hungry Cat started accepting meal swipes this school year. Previously, students could use money, Bobcat Cash or Flex Points at the food truck.
Students express concern after weapon arrest
By Drew Hoffmaster | Oct. 1Since the arrest of an OU student for the possession of weapons, concerns around campus have grown about the possibility of assaults.
Students raise petition for in-training service dogs in dorms
By Jared Christopher | Sep. 30Having service animals in training in OU’s residence halls is a recent topic of discussion for students on campus, with members from 4 Paws and the Student Senate petitioning for their inclusion.
OU hosts university updates, discusses enrollment growth
By Elizabeth Talaga | Sep. 27Ohio University held its fourth university updates event Thursday afternoon to discuss enrollment growth and new academic leaders.
