Senate to fill chair, executive positions
By Dina Berliner | Apr. 2, 2014Two candidates have entered their names to be considered for Faculty Senate’s chairperson.
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OU officials to discuss construction plans
By Maria DeVito | Apr. 1, 2014Top Ohio University officials will gather in one of Athens’ newest buildings to discuss the way the landscape will appear within 10 years, after major construction projects are completed.
University officials defend the Baker Center "yOUr Umbrella" program
By Maria DeVito | Apr. 1, 2014If Athens receives the rain predicted for Wednesday, it might be difficult for Ohio University students to stay dry while walking to class.
Professors receive research funding
By Dina Berliner | Apr. 1, 2014Five professors in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology have been awarded more than $81 million collectively in research funding since starting their work at Ohio University.
Student organization educates about tanning bed benefits and risks
By Taylor Maple | Mar. 31, 2014As the temperature rises, so does many students’ desire for a sunkissed summer glow. Although some can spread a blanket across College Green and soak up the sun, many still resort to the tanning bed to achieve their goal.
Mural in Baker Center gets updated look
By Maria DeVito | Mar. 31, 2014Ohio University’s Baker University Center has a new addition — the mural on the second floor wall outside of the Baker University Center Theatre was redone — paid for by Event Services.
Gee visits OU to discuss affordability, availability
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 30, 2014West Virginia University President Gordon Gee ended his state tour at Ohio University on Monday to discuss the costs of higher education.
First Student Senate presidential debate to be held
By Maria DeVito | Mar. 30, 2014Ohio University’s Board of Elections will talk with Student Senate’s presidential candidates in the next step of the organization’s election season.
Candidates use debate to discuss goals
By Caroline Bartels | Mar. 30, 2014Presidential candidates for Student Senate debated their platforms Tuesday night to a standing-room-only crowd.
How ACA affects OU students, faculty
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 29, 2014The first open enrollment period for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act closes Monday for most, but Ohio University officials are still questioning how the legislation will affect health care premiums and the budget to pay for them while still funding other priorities.
Mobile risks prompt lectures on security
By Seth Archer, William Gibbs | Mar. 26, 2014The annual Information and Telecommunication Systems Day is jam-packed with sessions to inform students on security matters.
Local artists exhibit works to raise disability awareness
By Stan O’Neill | Mar. 26, 2014March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness month, and one organization is celebrating with an art show featuring works of its clients themselves.
Student Senate to revisit 'social host' pitch Wednesday
By Maria DeVito | Mar. 25, 2014The possible “social host” ordinance will again be discussed at Ohio University’s Student Senate meeting Wednesday night, Senate President Anna Morton said.
Bill may help get funding for jail to make structual repairs and increase the number of beds
By Lucas Daprile | Mar. 25, 2014A bill that lawmakers in both chambers of the Ohio Legislature unanimously passed might soon be used to make needed repairs to the 26-year-old Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.
Masters of the web
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 25, 2014One of the greatest areas of growth at OU rests in online courses, such as graduate online programs in which students can complete entire degrees without ever having an in-person course.
Summer will bring a fresh look to College Green
By Seth Archer | Mar. 25, 2014Students returning to Ohio University next fall will find their campus refreshed and renewed.
Meet the candidates: Restart
By Maria DeVito | Mar. 24, 2014Ohio University’s Student Senate election season slowly launched online as Twitter campaigns began to pop up in the early morning hours Monday.
OU announces new research center after receiving grants from the National Science Foundation
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 24, 2014Ohio University electrochemical engineering students and faculty members will soon have the opportunity to conduct research with a new partnership.
The Scripps School of Communication has received $9M out of $15M granted by the Scripps Howard Foundation
By Seth Archer | Mar. 24, 2014It takes about $20 million to name a college at Ohio University, but for the Scripps College of Communication, a bit of an exception was made. The Scripps Howard Foundation’s $15 million gift is now in its eighth year.
A major difference
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 24, 2014Marissa Singley’s professors in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology knew her name within the first week of classes, and it’s not because of her exceptional understanding of the subjects.
