Patti McSteen to leave OU in early February
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 24, 2022A transition plan within the Division of Student Affairs is being finalized and will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Food banks, pantries continue to fight food insecurity in Southeast Ohio as COVID-19 affects funds, supplies
By Addie Hedges | Jan. 23, 2022As COVID-19 continues to affect those grappling with food insecurity, local food banks and pantries encourage those who can donate food, money or volunteer time to do so.
Vaccine providers stay busy as COVID-19 transmission rises
By Donovan Hunt | Jan. 23, 2022Over 2,000 students tested positive for COVID-19 during winter break or prior to Spring Semester move-in, Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said.
OU encourages COVID-19 booster shot despite no current university-sponsored incentives
By Madalyn Blair | Jan. 20, 2022In July 2021 and September of 2021, the university implemented incentive programs to encourage students to obtain one of the COVID-19 vaccines.
OU introduces new COVID-19 isolation protocols
By Alex Imwalle | Jan. 20, 2022Ohio University has shifted its COVID-19 quarantine and isolation requirements to more accurately reflect recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC.
Student Senate: OU President responds to student COVID-19 concerns
By Lydia Colvin | Jan. 20, 2022OU President Hugh Sherman said said he was very proud of the community for their response to COVID-19, especially in regards to the 91.6% student vaccination rate.
OU’s focus on in-person classes receives mostly positive responses from students, faculty
By Addie Hedges | Jan. 19, 2022“Hands down, the quality of education is so much better face-to-face.”
Board of Trustees further discusses divestment, found to be in compliance with external audit
By News Staff Report | Jan. 14, 2022There were no concerning findings or significant changes to accounting procedures as a result of the university’s external audit.
Singing Men of Ohio cease and desist order lifted after university investigation
By Abby Miller | Jan. 13, 2022The Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility found insufficient evidence to substantiate claims in an incident report.
Board of Trustees discusses new programs, majors
By News Staff Report | Jan. 13, 2022The Academic and Student Success Committee met Thursday.
Student Senate: Gillian Ice delivers COVID-19 update
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 12, 2022Ice reminded attendees of current COVID protocols, including weekly testing for select groups of people on OU’s campus.
OU students, employee sue university over COVID-19 mandates
By Ryan Maxin | Jan. 12, 2022The lawsuit asks for a preliminary injunction, which would temporarily stop the mandate until a decision is officially offered.
Former, current resident assistants describe struggles with OU Housing and Residence Life
By Ryan Maxin | Jan. 12, 2022One RA held a walkout Saturday to call attention to problems RAs face in the position.
Q&A: Gillian Ice explains university COVID-19 operations, what students should expect this semester
By Sophia Young | Jan. 11, 2022The Post sat down with Gillian Ice to discuss the university’s plan for mitigating COVID-19 infections this spring and recommendations for students as they navigate the ongoing pandemic on campus.
OU imposes stricter mask policies during Spring Semester, continues with in-person classes
By Addie Hedges | Jan. 10, 2022Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said more positive COVID-19 cases are expected this spring than last fall.
OU to require weekly asymptomatic testing for select individuals
By Molly Wilson | Jan. 9, 2022During the Fall Semester, only those students who were not yet vaccinated were required to test weekly while vaccinated individuals were exempt.
Terry Hogan to be OU interim vice president for student affairs
By Bre Offenberger | Jan. 7, 2022Hogan’s instatement follows Jenny Hall-Jones’ announcement that she will be leaving for Grand Valley State University.
OU encourages use of KN95 or equivalent masks for Spring Semester
By Molly Wilson | Jan. 6, 2022Face shields, bandanas, neck gaiters, scarves, turtleneck collars, masks with valves and ski masks will no longer be accepted as face coverings.
All OU students required to complete COVID-19 test before start of Spring Semester
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 4, 2022OU asked students living off-campus and residential students who do not have an at-home COVID-19 test to schedule a test with Vault Health.
OU adjusts COVID-19 isolation and quarantine requirements in alignment with the CDC
By Molly Wilson | Jan. 3, 2022Students, faculty and staff will only be required to isolate or quarantine for five days.
