On the Rise
By Maria DeVito | Aug. 25, 2013After a slump in applications, the numbers are back on the rise — more students have applied than ever before to Ohio University.
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President gives freshmen words of advice
By Will Drabold | Aug. 25, 2013“You have come to Ohio University for a reason, not for a season.”
Car-sharing program now running on fumes
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Aug. 25, 2013Ohio University is planning to expand and promote its rental car service so it doesn’t have to pay the difference for its lack of use as specified in contractual obligations.
Ohio University might see millions in surprise revenue surplus
By Will Drabold | Aug. 22, 2013A larger incoming class and changes in state funding could result in a budget surplus nearly double what Ohio University of ficials originally expected for this school year.
New non-voting trustee is Ohio University alumna, former CEO
By SARA JERDE | Aug. 22, 2013A new face will be making major decisions along with Ohio University President Roderick McDavis and the rest of the board of trustees next school year.
Emergency repairs increase Ohio University's debt
By Will Drabold | Aug. 22, 2013Deferred maintenance caused costly emergency construction projects this summer, and offi cials are considering a proposal to raise the debt allowance to pay for building upkeep.
Know these names, impress your friends
By Will Drabold | July 10, 2013Take the time to get to know these names and faces. These Ohio University leaders — a mix of both students and administrators — are deciding what student money supports, which classes will be required for students to graduate and how the campus’ wireless Internet could be improved. These decision makers shape daily OU operations.
OU students weigh in on favorite dining halls
By Will Drabold | July 9, 2013Attention incoming Ohio University freshmen: Upperclassmen suggest avoiding Boyd Dining Hall.
Athens talent showcased on reality show
By ERIN DAVORAN | June 12, 2013The Athens episode of AMC’s Showville airs Thursday at 10 p.m.
Hall-Jones takes over as dean of students
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Apr. 25, 2013The team working together in the Division of Student Affairs will not be split apart.
Commencement speakers spark inspiration
By Olivia Hitchcock | Apr. 25, 2013Commencement ceremonies serve not only as a sigh of relief for worried parents but also as a celebration of years of late nights and academic achievements for graduating seniors.
Mutipurpose Center plans come to fruition as construction dates loom
By JIM RYAN | Apr. 24, 2013Douglas Franklin wrote the book about Ohio University’s planned multipurpose center, but will be retiring at the end of the semester — leaving his institutional knowledge about constructing campus facilities to remaining members of the multipurpose facility programming advisory committee.
Call for OU to take a stance on student trustee voting rights grows
By Will Drabold | Apr. 24, 2013The first demand for Ohio University’s leadership to take a stance on student trustee voting rights came from Columbus. Now, the call is coming from students themselves.
Tech administrator may head south for higher position
By Brandon Carte | Apr. 22, 2013The top tech administrator at Ohio University might soon be gone.
