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.
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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.
Diversity programs, offices at OU face cuts, closures
By Drew Hoffmaster | Apr. 29Ohio University President Lori Gonzalez released an email updating students about the effects of the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act on the university programs and offices.
Diet Compliance: Students with celiac crave greater accommodations
By Alex Imwalle | Apr. 25When sampling a full day’s menu from each dining court, 59% of Nelson’s meal options contained gluten. Conversely, just over half of The District’s menu items were labeled as non-gluten.
Greek life sees surge in student involvement post-pandemic
By Mary Kate McNamee | Apr. 22Membership in Ohio University’s sororities and fraternities has nearly doubled since 2022, helping students build community.
Commencement Preview: From books to 'Blizzards'
By Emily Stokes | Apr. 22Diplomas and DQ: Spring Commencement features OHIO Alum John P. Gainor, retired DQ CEO.
Student Senate plans Finals Festival offering students chance to destress
By Drew Hoffmaster | Apr. 18Student Senate prepares to host its Final Festival from April 25-27 for the semester to give students a chance to destress during exam season through activities such as a sour candy tasting, a Lego building competition, pot painting and ziplining.
Student Senate responds to campus discrimination
By Suzanne Piper | Apr. 17Student Senate passed a “campus bigotry” bill on April 2, following a third-degree misdemeanor in which a student damaged Student Senate property in a prejudiced manner.
