Jenny Hall-Jones to leave OU in January
By Emma Skidmore | Dec. 14, 2021The search to fill the position will begin in the Spring Semester.
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Faculty Senate: Sense of Senate Resolution to exclude bonuses in administrative contracts passed
By Addie Hedges | Dec. 14, 2021Information was presented on behalf of the Finance and Facilities Committee and the Benefits Advisory Council projecting health care costs to increase over 5% in the next year.
OU holds 2021 fall commencement ceremony
By Emma Skidmore | Dec. 11, 2021The ceremony combined both graduate and undergraduate students.
OU implements anti-hazing education efforts throughout Fall Semester
By Molly Wilson | Dec. 2, 2021As of Dec. 1, only 7,087 students have completed required anti-hazing training modules, Carly Leatherwood, a university spokesperson, said.
OU’s budget expected to end in surplus for 2021
By Anna Millar | Dec. 2, 2021OU will end FY21 with $709.2 million in revenue and will spend $666.3 million on various expenses.
Student Senate: Body discusses bill condemning Ohio House Bills
By Payton Daugherty | Dec. 2, 2021The body formally condemned Ohio House Bills 480 and 454.
Students’ college experiences improved due to changing COVID-19 restrictions
By Alex Imwalle | Dec. 1, 2021Students have reported both mental health and academic benefits as a result of more social interaction.
Singing Men of Ohio receives cease and desist order
By Abby Miller | Nov. 30, 2021The ensemble is not allowed to meet unless it is for sanctioned practices or performances or for academic coursework.
OU faculty groups yet to judge President Sherman’s administration, better understanding to come in spring
By Addie Hedges | Nov. 29, 2021There has not been an increase of confidence in the new OU administration, but there has not been a decrease in confidence either, Robin Muhammad, OU Faculty Senate chair, said.
Resolution regarding removal of administrative bonuses proposed to OU Faculty Senate
By Anna Millar | Nov. 22, 2021In early November, a resolution suggesting administrative bonuses should be suspended during years of financial crisis was brought forward.
OU to alter Baker Center student spaces despite limited student input
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 22, 2021The budget for the projects is $220,000 and is funded partly through student tuition dollars.
Writing tutors struggle to help unexpected influx of ESL students
By Donovan Hunt | Nov. 18, 2021Ellery Pollard, a senior studying creative writing and a lead tutor in the Writing Commons, said around 90% of students she tutored during last year were ESL.
Student Senate: Body receives presentation from Students Defending Students
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 18, 2021Following the presentation, the body discussed the importance of the campus climate survey. The deadline for students to be able to take the survey has been extended to Dec.1.
OU seeks more community use, involvement for The Ridges
By Sophia Young | Nov. 17, 2021Ohio University hopes to find outside help to develop historic landmark.
OU student organization denied university funding for travel
By Addie Hedges | Nov. 17, 2021Ultimately, the club had to fund the trip itself as well as use personal funds from its advisor.
Mostly older generation getting COVID-19 booster shots despite anyone with Johnson & Johnson being eligible
By Molly Wilson | Nov. 16, 2021OU encouraged its students to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccination this spring prior to it pausing the use of the vaccine due to side effects.
OU passes vaccination deadline with over 80% total vaccination rate
By Ashley Beach | Nov. 16, 2021Athens campus leads OU in vaccination percentage.
Baker Center evacuated due to smoke from West 82
By Emma Skidmore | Nov. 15, 2021The fire alarm was activated by excessive smoke.
Interacting with deer on campus can be dangerous for them, humans
By Addie Hedges | Nov. 11, 2021Viorel Popescu, a professor of conservation biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, said it’s best to keep your distance from campus deer.
OU Athens campus hits 85% vaccination threshold as deadline approaches
By Abby Miller | Nov. 10, 2021The university is reaching out to individuals who are not yet vaccinated to get them in compliance with the mandate.
