Kai Nesius, OU student, dies at 19
By Madalyn Blair | Dec. 24, 2023Kai Nesius, a recent first-year business student at Ohio University, passed away last Monday, Dec. 18.
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New program address students' well-being
By Paige Fisher | Dec. 19, 2023Taylor Bauer, assistant director of peer health, education and empowerment within the Office of Health Promotion, said the network intends to initiate conversations among students about how the university can provide and improve overall support and student well-being on campus.
OU congratulates Fall 2023 graduates
By Elizabeth Talaga | Dec. 17, 2023Ohio University hosted the Fall 2023 commencement ceremony this Saturday honoring undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students.
FAFSA 2024-25 will open Dec. 31
By Alison Patton | Dec. 10, 2023The FASFA form was supposed to open Oct. 1 for the 2024-25 application, but the U.S. Department of Education is still making changes.
OU works to improve transfer students' experiences
By Emily Stokes | Dec. 7, 2023Ohio University works toward how to better acclimate and adjust transfer students to campus.
Culinary Services accommodates student allergies, has limited dining hall options
By Paige Fisher | Dec. 6, 2023OU prioritizes accommodating Big Nine allergies, however, some students with food allergies feel there are limited food options for on-campus dining.
Robert Glidden, OU's 19th president, dies at 87
By Katie Millard | Dec. 6, 2023Born in Grand Junction, Iowa, he completed his bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. at the University of Iowa. His passing sparked tributes from across the nation about his impact.
Student Senate commissions share event plans for spring semester
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 30, 2023Student Senate met Wednesday, discussing etiquette and new projects set to take place during the spring semester.
OU deer consider Athens home
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 30, 2023With an increase in deer on campus, experts advised students to appreciate the animals from afar.
Student senate held town hall for health and well-being
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 20, 2023On Monday, the student senate held a town hall focusing on how Ohio University supports student health and well-being.
On-campus students staying in Athens during break find meal options
By Harshita Singhania | Nov. 19, 2023Ohio University Culinary services prorates meal swipes in any week which has less than seven days. The cost of this is adjusted into meal plan rates students pay at the beginning of the semester.
The Ridges construction date set for 2025
By Suzanne Piper | Nov. 15, 2023Director of Real Estate Dominick Brook said official construction on the Ridges won’t occur until 2025.
Student Senate discusses students’ well-being
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 15, 2023Student senate met Wednesday to discuss student safety and well-being through Ohio University’s Office of Health Promotion.
Safer Sacks will return to campus
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 13, 2023The Safer Sacks will be distributed to students in the coming weeks, and it will include personal safety alarms, nightcaps, pregnancy tests, condoms, lube and safety resources around campus.
Senate discusses housing plans, passes bereavement bill
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 8, 2023Student senate met Wednesday to discuss a new phase of residence hall renovations and the passage of a bill to positively regulate grieving students’ time off.
Opportunity Promise Award to give free tuition for local Pell Eligible students
By Suzanne Piper | Nov. 6, 2023President Gonzalez’s scholarship to free tuition and automatic admission
TJ Maxx employee offers tips for shopping at department, thrift stores
By Kenzie Callahan | Nov. 2, 2023Secrets from a TJ Maxx associate that will make sure you get the most bang for your buck.
Senate debates including lubricant in “safer sacks”
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 2, 2023Student Senate debates over what to include in this year’s “safer sacks.”
Ohio University requests information on race, ethnicity, disability, veteran status for federal requirements
By Alison Patton | Nov. 1, 2023OU asks staff and faculty for voluntary self-reported information on race and ethnicity, disability, and veteran status. The data collected will be used to meet federal requirements and accreditation, among other things.
Environmental affairs commission advocates for more solar panels
By Emily Stokes | Oct. 29, 2023Members of the Environmental Affairs Commission within the Student Senate at Ohio University are pushing for more solar panels to be installed on campus.
