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Judiciaries sees rise in drug, alcohol cases
By Jillian Fellows | June 28, 2011Alcohol and drug-related cases during the 2010-11 school year are up from previous years, according to Ohio University Judiciaries.
Board of Trustees: OU tuition, housing to increase
By Kaitrin McCoy | June 23, 2011The Ohio University Board of Trustees voted today to increase student fees on campus, including a 3.5 percent increase in tuition and instructional fees for the Athens campus.
Board of Trustees: McDavis recognizes outgoing administrators, highlights points of pride
By Alex Westerh | June 23, 2011President Roderick McDavis’ report to the Ohio University Board of Trustees today highlighted points of interest at the university and updated the board on executive searches.
Board of Trustees: Resolutions address college renaming, airport grants
By Alex Westerh | June 23, 2011The Board of Trustees approved a variety of items at its full board meeting today, including renaming the College of Osteopathic Medicine and starting a Master of Science in Geography program.
Board of Trustees: Audit Committee discusses high-risk areas
By Kaitrin McCoy | June 22, 2011Ohio University's Internal Audit Office presented a risk assessment at The Board of Trustees Audit Committee meeting today that assigned the highest risk rankings to OU's airport and Budget Planning & Analysis unit.
Board of Trustees: Committee meetings encompass cost increases, judiciary violations
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 22, 2011“Robust” discussions peppered the Ohio University Board of Trustee committee meetings today and covered possible tuition, fee and housing increases, the quarters-to-semesters transition and drug- and alcohol-related judiciary violations.
More than 4,000 become Ohio University alumni at weekend ceremonies
By Joe Fox | June 11, 2011Ohio University graduates, many wearing caps adorned with everything from flashing lights to paint and glitter, gathered in The Convo yesterday for two commencement ceremonies.
Faculty members award low marks to McDavis, Benoit
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 7, 2011Ohio University’s president will not respond to an “unofficial” survey of faculty that expresses discontent with him and the university’s provost.
Provost names interim VP for research, Graduate College dean
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 7, 2011Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit appointed Joe Shields as interim vice president for research and dean of the Graduate College.
McDavis joins MAC executive committee
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 6, 2011Ohio University President Roderick McDavis has been appointed to serve on the Mid-American Conference Executive Committee, according to a news release.
OU student turns self in for Brough House arson
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 3, 2011An Ohio University student was charged with aggravated arson today.
OU-COM dean retains top marks
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 2, 2011Editor’s note: This story is the third in a five-part series about the provost’s annual evaluations of deans on Ohio University’s Athens campus.
McDavis to forward BPC's tuition, housing increases to Board of Trustees
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 2, 2011Ohio University President Roderick McDavis has expressed his support for Budget Planning Council’s tuition and housing increase recommendations.
Russ College dean secures high marks in examination
By Pat Holmes | June 2, 2011Editor’s note: This story is the fourth in a five-part series about the provost’s annual evaluations of deans on Ohio University’s Athens campus.
Student shows possible signs of viral meningitis
By Pamela Engel | June 2, 2011A South Green resident has contracted a probable case of viral meningitis, but Ohio University’s dean of students does not think it is linked to the prior cases of bacterial meningitis.
Arson caused early-morning Brough House fire
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 2, 2011Officials have determined that arson was the cause of the fire that cleared out Brough House early this morning and caused about $50,000 worth of damage.
OU's MBA program receives recognition
By Alex Westerh | June 2, 2011Fortune Magazine recognized Ohio University’s Professional MBA program last month as having the third lowest tuition rate in the country.
Drug, alcohol violators could use new suspension program
By Joe Fox | June 1, 2011Students facing suspension for alcohol or marijuana use might have another option this fall if recommendations from the Dean of Students’ drug and alcohol task force are approved.
Faulty finance reports remove FACE
By Joe Fox | June 1, 2011Almost a week after the election, FACE’s campaign for Student Senate has finally concluded, as all members of the ticket — including the two who won seats — have been disqualified by the Board of Elections.
