NASA awards OU, partners $6 million for research of autonomous navigation technology in avionics
By Emily Stokes | Apr. 4The OU project works to advance autonomous navigation in avionics, supported by NASA funding and other partners across the U.S.
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Students receive curated text messages intended for growth mindset
By Suzanne Piper | Apr. 3Starting during COVID-19, OU Athens campus students have been receiving curated text messages about their well-being, giving advice, or ‘nudges.’ Who is sending these messages, and what are ‘nudges?’
Faculty Senate discusses resolution to allow student’s children in class
By Emily Stokes | Apr. 1Members of the Faculty Senate express concern over a potential policy allowing students to bring children to class, promoting inclusivity.
Campus groups works to increase AED accessibility on campus
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 31Residence Life Commissioner Mae Thomas is working with Housing and Residence Life to increase student accessibility to Automated External Defibrillators on campus.
Bobcats seek healthy meals, more fresh produce on campus
By Jackson McCoy | Mar. 28Students and faculty share their opinions, tips and experiences with finding produce and nutritious food on campus.
Ohio University general fee funds university priorities
By Olivia Gilliand | Mar. 28Ohio University’s general fee, which most full-time students pay $712 toward each semester, pays for various student services across campus, but many students are unaware of the fee and what it goes toward.
Student senate discusses changes to rules on votes of no confidence
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 28Student senate discussed -- and ultimately tabled -- a resolution to change its rules and procedures to allow more due process to executive members when facing potential removal.
Q & A with Mary Beth Tinker
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 28Mary Beth Tinker visited Ohio University on Wednesday night to tell her story about the Supreme Court case, Tinker v. Des Moines, which fought for students’ First Amendment rights within public schools. She also honored an OU alum who advocated for the First Amendment.
Cherry blossom season blooms at OU
By Gina Napoli | Mar. 27The partnership and friendship between OU and Chubu University has been ongoing for 50 years. Learn about the history of the partnership and ways students, faculty and the Athens community celebrate Cherry Blossom season.
Campus market prices increase, meal swipe value remains the same
By Suzanne Piper | Mar. 27The university’s campus markets are raising prices and a meal swipe remains at $6.75, making it more difficult for some students to utilize their swipes. However, Culinary Services acknowledges the increasing prices and is trying to offer cheaper options for students.
Students demand restroom locks in residence halls after voyeurism incident
By Olivia Gilliand | Mar. 27Nearly a month after a report of voyeurism in Dougan House, students demand the university take action to add restroom locks in all residence halls. Shortly after the report was taken, a petition was created and Student Senate passed legislation to demand the university’s action.
Mill Fest rings in Fest Season
By Mary Kate McNamee | Mar. 24Students flocked to Mill Street to celebrate this year’s Mill Fest, and hectic day drinking followed
Student Senate hosts first presidential candidate debate
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 21Student Senate presidential candidates, Regan Farmer, Issac Davis and Kiandra Martin, and their running mates share their platforms and answer student questions during the first Senate debate Thursday.
UAOU await university recognition for unionization
By Maggie Amacher | Mar. 20As OU faculty continue to fight for unionization, the university responded to UAOU’s letter March 7 indicating the request does not meet the minimum requirement outlined in the Ohio Revised Code. However, once the UAOU files a formal and complete request per the revised code, then the university will respond.
Ohio University to divest buildings for COFA project
By Maggie Amacher | Mar. 20Ohio University plans to divest Kantner Hall and Central Classroom Building to reduce utility and maintenance expenses, reallocating funds toward the College of Fine Arts renewal project.
No current plans to add gender-inclusive bathrooms in Alden Library
By Suzanne Piper | Mar. 18Three floors in Alden Library lack gender-inclusive bathroom options. Discrepancy of bathrooms is a similar trend across campus as there are more male than female and unisex restrooms.
OU provides free transportation by showing OHIO ID
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 17OU was enrolled in the Bobcat Pass Program with Athens Public Transportation for approximately $55,185 in fiscal year 2023, Dan Pittman, a university spokesperson, said.
Student senate town hall addresses student concerns
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 5Jneanne Hacker, executive director of Housing and Residence Life; Troy Bonte, interim associate vice president of facilities management; and Chris Owens, director for housing capital and facilities planning gave a presentation to address concerns on campus.
United Academics of Ohio University rally for unionization, submit letter to president
By Maggie Amacher | Mar. 5The United Academics of Ohio University (UAOU) organized a "Day of Action" on Tuesday afternoon in College Green, advocating for improved job security and academic freedom for faculty. The event highlighted current efforts to unionize OU’s faculty, addressing concerns such as inadequate compensation, lack of shared governance, and deteriorating working conditions.
Around $450,000 in diversity scholarships are being reviewed
By Donovan Hunt | Mar. 5President Lori Stewart Gonzalez, Vice President for Enrollment Management Candace Boeninger and Stacey Bennett, general counsel for OU’s legal department, gave an update to the Faculty Senate Monday night regarding where the university is at with reviewing the scholarships aimed at aiding people of diverse communities.
