Graduate Student Senate: Resolution opposing Ohio House Bill 616 passed
By Payton Daugherty | Apr. 13, 2022The resolution hopes to continue promoting conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion in K–12 classrooms.
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OUPD reports sexual battery in Tanaka Hall
By Molly Wilson | Apr. 11, 2022The survivor knows the suspect, according to the police report.
Graduate student employees protest low wages, inadequate health care
By Sophia Young | Apr. 9, 2022GEO will be presenting to the Board of Trustees and voicing their concerns at its June meeting.
Board of Trustees: Peden Stadium turf project discussed, students express feelings regarding racial hate crimes on campus
By News Staff Report | Apr. 9, 2022“I just wanted my three years to be filled with safety and support, and I wanted to be respected on the campus I love,” Giah Harper, a freshman studying anthropology, said at the meeting.
Board of Trustees: Chair elected, new programs discussed
By News Staff Update | Apr. 7, 2022Both the Governance and Compensation Committee and the Academic and Student Success Committee met.
Sexual assault reported in MemAud
By Ryan Maxin | Apr. 7, 2022The suspect is a tall, middle-aged white man with salt and pepper hair.
Student Senate: Winsome Chunnu-Brayda presents about Multicultural Center, receives Bobcat Medal
By Sophia Young | Apr. 6, 2022Chunnu-Brayda discussed the role of the Multicultural Center on campus and resources available to students of all backgrounds.
New campus decals cost OU nearly $40,000 in printing
By Paige Fisher | Apr. 5, 2022“I don’t want to say (it’s) ‘wasting money’, but I don’t think it shows anything important necessarily.”
Over $900,000 spent on personal protective equipment by OU throughout pandemic
By Madalyn Blair | Apr. 4, 2022The majority of the costs were covered by federal grants.
International Street Fair scheduled for Saturday after 2-year hiatus due to COVID-19
By Lydia Colvin | Apr. 4, 2022The fair will include a flag parade, food from around the world, speeches from students and city leaders and performances.
Current vice president of diversity and inclusion to leave OU in June
By Molly Wilson | Apr. 4, 2022Gigi Secuban was hired in May 2018 as OU’s first vice president for diversity and inclusion.
OU administration announces steps to combat racism, support BIPOC students
By Emma Skidmore | Apr. 3, 2022Six action steps will be implemented immediately.
OUPD reports sex offense at Schoonover Center
By Ashley Beach | Apr. 1, 2022The survivor reportedly knew the suspect.
Spring commencement speakers announced
By Alex Imwalle | Mar. 31, 2022OU’s graduate commencement ceremony will take place Friday, April 29, followed by the undergraduate commencement ceremony Saturday, April 30.
Students, local resources combat the normalization of sexual assault on OU’s campus
By Katie Millard | Mar. 31, 2022For survivors, there are many free resources in Athens, but many advocates say campus communities need social change as well.
Student Senate: CSSR presents, Senate elects congratulated
By Sophia Young | Mar. 31, 2022CSSR Director Taylor Tackett presented to Senate regarding the office’s role in facilitating compliance and education on campus.
A brief history of OU's fest culture
By Addie Hedges | Mar. 30, 2022Alumni recall the fest celebrations of their college years.
Student Senate: Election results announced
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 30, 2022This year, 638 students voted in the election.
Black student town hall uplifts BIPOC voices in response to hate crimes
By Donovan Hunt | Mar. 29, 2022The town hall comes after four public instances of racist acts on campus.
Incoming number of transfer students decreases from last year
By Addie Hedges | Mar. 28, 2022A total of 624 students transferred to OU for the Spring Semester.
