OU’s particle accelerator powers decades of physics research
By Mary Kate McNamee | Sep. 12Ohio University’s particle accelerator allows physics students to study and experiment with no limits to their learning.
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Scott Titsworth to step down as Scripps College dean
By Elizabeth Talaga | Sep. 11After 15 years as the dean of the Scripps College of Communication, Scott Titsworth is stepping away from his role to teach.
Student Senate increases student support after DEI closures, political tensions
By Alex Passero | Sep. 11Although OU’s official support centers for certain groups have been closed, the Student Senate is pushing organizations to use the Senate Appropriations Committee, or SAC. SAC is the Student Senate’s funding commission, which provides semesterly and bi-weekly funding to student organizations for programming.
Study abroad numbers rise since COVID-19
By Luke Viviano | Sep. 8With the number of students studying abroad on the rise nationwide, Ohio University is taking steps to make the experience as accessible as possible.
Ohio University Student Senate: What students should know
By Kaitlin Hogg | Sep. 5OU Student Senate: Leadership, structure and how to get involved
Student Senate holds first meeting, appoints new members
By Kaitlin Hogg | Sep. 4New appointments made to budget, Senate Appropriation Committees, new Academic Affairs and Residence Life vice commissioners
UAOU begins contract talks with university after delays
By Mary Kate McNamee | Sep. 2The United Academics of Ohio University is beginning negotiations with the administration in pursuit of its first contract.
Editorial: The Red Zone exists at OU
By The Post Editorial Board | Sep. 2In the Red Zone, 50% of all college sexual assaults statistically occur. To provide safety and prevention, universities, such as Ohio University, must put measures in place to educate and protect their students from sexual assault.
Alden Library enters planning phase for major renovation project
By Kaitlin Hogg | Sep. 1Ohio University is partnering with a global architecture firm to reimagine Alden Library. Construction is expected to start after June 2026.
OU plans to suspend 11 programs, merge 18 under SB1
By Maggie Amacher | Aug. 28Ohio University will suspend admissions to 11 degree programs and merge 18 others as part of the Advance Higher Education Act, requiring minimum graduation thresholds for each program.
UAOU hosts ‘cheer-in’ after university canceled bargaining meetings
By Mary Kate McNamee | Aug. 27United Academics of Ohio University members and students held a “cheer-in” Wednesday at Baker University Center to support their bargaining team during negotiations with university administrators. The event followed frustration over two abruptly canceled bargaining sessions, as faculty push for a contract they say will strengthen job security and improve education quality.
Police Blotter: Cows on the loose, guns blazing, smoke detectors
By Finn Smith | Aug. 26Police Blotter: Athens County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio University Police responded to loose cows, gunshot reports, runaway juveniles, smoke detector tampering and more for the week of August 20–24.
What to know about campus health insurance
By Kaitlin Hogg | Aug. 26Ohio University requires Athens campus students to carry health insurance, either through the university-sponsored plan or a personal provider. This semester, the university plan costs $1,422, with coverage running Aug. 20 through Feb. 19.
Board of Trustees reviews budget, enrollment, aging research initiatives
By Finn Smith , Drew Hoffmaster and Maggie Amacher | June 15The Ohio University Board of Trustees met for its June meeting, approving the FY 2026 budget, strategic enrollment plan updates and healthy aging research expansion.
OU offers summer programs for ranging ages
By Kaitlin Hogg | June 2Ohio University offers a wide variety of enriching summer programs for both high school and college students.
COVID-19 continues to impact students, education
By Finn Smith | May 27The COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools and caused a setback in educational and social learning that continues to impact students today.
Clara's Commentary: Friends in class make a difference
By Clara Leder | May 27Finding friends in college can be daunting, but talking to people in class can be the gateway to deep connections and academic success.
Health care resources available to students
By Kaitlin Hogg | May 27Students at Ohio University have many healthcare options available to them on campus, including physical and mental health services.
People, places to know
By Elizabeth Talaga | May 27New students should familiarize themselves with these people and campus buildings.
Faculty officially form union after SERB dismisses university objection
By Kaitlin Hogg | May 8The United Academics of Ohio University officially unionized after the State Employment Relations Board dismissed the university’s objection to the vote.
