Union unsure of Nelson jobs
By Alex Felser | Sep. 6, 2011Uncertainty regarding staffing during the upcoming Nelson Dining Hall renovations has cropped up as a result of the local union’s recent rejection of a memorandum of understanding.
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Baker Center lounge revamp almost complete
By Jillian Fellows | Sep. 6, 2011Students visiting Baker University Center’s lower lounge this quarter will note a drastically different appearance after summer renovations.
Car crash deaths decline during holiday weekend
By Alex Westerh | Sep. 6, 2011Fatal accidents on Ohio’s roadways over the Labor Day holiday hit a five-year low this weekend, on what the Ohio State Highway Patrol considers to be one of the most dangerous weekends on the road.
OU inches closer to repairs-backlog 'tipping point,' fundraising goal
By Pamela Engel, Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 5, 2011COLUMBUS — Ohio University’s deferred maintenance levels could reach a dangerous “tipping point” in less than a decade if the university maintains its current investment levels.
Provost declines resolution for parent leave; to form task force
By Alex Westerh | Sep. 5, 2011Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit decided not to sign a resolution Faculty Senate passed last May regarding maternity, paternity
Move-in crew boasts higher turnout as dorms fill over Labor Day weekend
By Rebecca McKinsey | Sep. 5, 2011Ohio University’s residential greens were dotted with lime green this weekend as more than 600 OU students and employees donned “Go Green” T-shirts, hefted boxes and welcomed new students to campus.
Summer efforts move forward GSS initiatives
By Alex Felser | Sep. 5, 2011Ohio University will move forward this year with plans for new international student health care, an on-campus farmer’s market and anonymous HIV testing due in part to Graduate Student Senate efforts over the summer.
OU grad creates website, eliminating 'middleman' of book purchasing for students
By Alex Felser | Sep. 5, 2011Recent Ohio University graduate Ryan Verner put his own spin on giving back to the university with a website he hopes will simplify the textbook process for students.
New fluid lab to honor alumnus, benefit engineering students
By Jillian Fellows | Aug. 25, 2011A new fluid lab for Ohio University Russ College of Engineering and Technology is slated top open in late October because of a gift from the Parker Hannifin Corporation.
Survey moves Ohio University to top of party-school list
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Your reactions to OU's top party school ranking
July 31, 2011Today the Princeton Review named Ohio University the nation's top party school in its annual rankings. Party school rankings are always controversial and we asked you to tweet your opinon at us - are they a point of pride or a dark spot on the perception of our school?
Low score for Patton College indication of study's 'narrow scope,' Watts says
By Pat Holmes | July 21, 2011It’s been four years since the Ohio University Patton College of Education and Human Services went on probation for failing to meet an accreditation standard; and two since the college was taken off of probation for successfully meeting all six accreditation standards.
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.
