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.
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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.
Interim dean named for Scripps College
By Tristan Navera | June 1, 2011Ohio University has named an interim dean for the Scripps College of Communication.
Honors Tutorial College rallies for change
By Tristan Navera | June 1, 2011Ohio University’s Honors Tutorial College has taken the first step toward what some students hope will propel the university to decrease its use of conflict minerals.
Former WaPo ombudsman weighs in on Lantern death threats
By Wesley Lowery | June 1, 2011Most of the sports world and Ohio have been captivated with coverage of Ohio State University head football coach Jim Tressel’s resignation earlier this week. Yesterday, two staff members of OSU’s student-run lab newspaper, The Lantern — editor in chief Zach Meisel and sports writer James Oldham — told ESPN they have received more than 100 negative emails, including at least one death threat.
OU explores options after 163 take buyouts
By Caitlin Bowling | June 1, 2011More than 160 Ohio University employees have accepted a buyout thus far, including three departing deans.
Middleton to continue as Patton College dean despite mixed reviews
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 1, 2011Editor's note: This story is the second in a five-part series about the provost's annual evaluations of deans on Ohio University's Athens campus.
More OU grads default on loans
By Alex Westerh | June 1, 2011The rate at which students default on their federal loans increased almost 2 percent among Ohio University students and nationally, according to data released late last month by the U.S. Department of Education.
Graduates receive awards during end of year farewell
By Kaitrin McCoy | June 1, 2011Ohio University’s Student Senate ended its year last night with several awards and some Justin Bieber.
Dean's ratings improve, response rate stagnant
By Tristan Navera | May 31, 2011Editor's note: This story is the first in a five-part series about the Provost's annual evaluations of deans on Ohio University's Athens campus.
Collection centers set up for move out days
By Rebecca McKinsey | May 31, 2011As students clean out their rooms, Ohio University and Athens County organizations are teaming up to collect more than just a boatload of donated items: they’re looking to fill a semi.
Deans join more than 160 OU employees taking buyouts
By Caitlin Bowling | May 31, 2011More than 160 Ohio University employees have accepted a buyout thus far, including two departing deans.
Twitter becomes an academic tool
By Tristan Navera | May 30, 2011Students on Twitter are paying more attention in class even as their peers with laptops lag behind, recent studies have found.
Graduate Student Senate: Candidates revisit campaign plans
By Alex Felser | May 26, 2011Ohio University Graduate Student Senate presidential candidates said they focused less on money and more on in-person campaigning this year.
Student Senate: Investigation of FACE financing continues
By Joe Fox | May 26, 2011Student Senate’s Board of Elections has given the FACE ticket until June 3 to provide additional information regarding its campaign finance report.
Board of Elections seeks more info on FACE finances
By Joe Fox | May 25, 2011Student Senate’s Board of Elections has given the FACE ticket until June 3 to provide additional information regarding its campaign finance report.
