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Victims of bombing in Syria remembered by OU students at candlelit vigil

Ohio University’s campus came together for a memorial in honor of another university community about 6,000 miles overseas.

MLK Day events to include motivational speaker, art display

The memory of Martin Luther King Jr. will stay strong in Athens as celebrations will not only span throughout the holiday weekend, but will extend into the coming week as well.

The Executive Branch

Editor’s note: This is the final in a two-part series examining Ohio University’s leadership structure. Go online to watch the last set of videos for the series.

Students have option to hide email address

Ohio University students who no longer want deals on textbooks from California or greetings from Chinese shipping firms flooding their inboxes have two options: do nothing, or cease to exist — at least to the outside world.

Changes to standards allow students to be 'remediation free'

Incoming Ohio University students have a greater shot at avoiding remediation classes altogether after uniformed statewide standards were introduced this month.

"Sugar Babies" growing across Ohio, OU

Tempting Theft

Theft is the most common crime to occur at Ohio University and the second largest offense in Athens, but students and residents continue to keep their belongings unattended, doors unlocked and guards down.

Dean searches require extensive resources, interviews

Hiring a dean entails almost as much work as the job itself.

Slicing Prices

Before the first iPod was even released, Ohio University began its relationship with Apple Inc., an affiliation that still exists almost two decades later and continues to grow today.

OU freshman creates 'Lost Legends' T-shirt line, hopes to expand

Some Ohio University students apply for jobs at dining halls or bookstores when on campus to earn some money, but one student decided to go another route.

Faculty Senate discusses bridge committee, scholarship model

Ohio University faculty who welcomed students back on Monday were welcomed back themselves with their first Faculty Senate meeting of the New Year.

Common Experience Project expands throughout university

Sustainability is becoming a frequent topic on Ohio University’s campus.

Scientists named seventh recipients of Russ Prize

A trio of scientists received a prominent award, modeled after the Nobel Peace Prize and created by an Ohio University alumnus, for their research and contributions to the development of LASIK and PRK eye surgery.

OUPD crime alerts see a slight decline in 2012

Ohio University students only received one campus crime alert email from the Ohio University Police Department this past semester, an unusually low number.

2012 Campus Year in Review

2012 proved to be an exciting year at Ohio University. The top two leaders of the United States stopped by campus, new deans, students and administrators became leaders at the university and OU finished up its first semester in almost 50 years were just a few highlights of the historic year.

OU's Tobacco-Free Task Force to survey usage on campus

Though the future of tobacco is still hazy on Ohio University’s campus, some Miami RedHawks think their ban flew the coop with their campus’ lack of enforcement of the policy.

OU laundry services cost more than OSU, Miami

Ohio University students pay $3.25 to wash and dry a single load of laundry on campus, which is almost double the average cost of seven other universities located in the state.

Dysfunctional washers, dryers on campus can sometimes result in refunds for students

When Ohio University students encounter problems within the on-campus laundry facilities, they might be surprised to learn that university maintenance employees cannot help them.

Bowl tickets prize of sponsor's contest

An Ohio University student and three of his or her friends have a chance to get free tickets, airfare, hotel rooms and some spending money for the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl.

McDavis presents state funding plan to senators

Ryan Lombardi, interim vice president for Student Affairs, was greeted by about 30 seconds of applause upon entering Student Senate Wednesday night, as senators expressed their congratulations on successfully defending his dissertation for a Doctorate of Education degree from North Carolina State University.