Residence hall mold complaints continue despite test results indicating low spore count
By Sophia Young | Sep. 19, 2021The university has been unable to confirm that any illness is related to mold.
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'The Post' student media sales internship manager position to be funded, expanded under new OU student media plan
By Molly Wilson | Sep. 17, 2021Andrea Lewis will transition to the role of director of student media, which will be funded by university partners.
OU plans to kick off COVID-19-friendly Greek life recruitment events
By Paige Fisher | Sep. 16, 2021At events that take place indoors, potential new members and current sorority and fraternity chapter members are required to wear masks.
Here’s how students are feeling about OU's vaccine requirement
By Payton Daugherty | Sep. 16, 2021Some are hopeful the mandate will bring about a more normal school year, while others are concerned about their right to choose.
How miscommunication led to disconnect: looking at the tension between OU administration and OU students and faculty
By Claire Schiopota | Sep. 16, 2021Faculty and students feel that the administration should be more transparent, while the administration feels there are processes they don’t understand.
Ohio colleges, universities gather COVID-19 vaccine data
By Abby Neff | Sep. 15, 2021Ohio institutions keep track of vaccine rates through dashboards, surveys and some not at all.
Health officials discuss importance of asymptomatic testing for vaccinated individuals amid rising cases
By Lydia Colvin | Sep. 14, 2021Estimates of breakthrough cases on campus are being gathered through asymptomatic testing on campus.
Graduate Student Senate: New members appointed; graduate associate dean holding temporary position
By Anna Millar | Sep. 14, 2021Graduate Student Senate appointed new members at the general body meeting.
Faculty Senate: OU President Hugh Sherman discusses hazing training for organization faculty advisers
By Jillian Craig | Sep. 14, 2021Sherman also reminded the group that bystanders must report any hazing activity they see, or they could face penalties.
OU organizations advocate for 'red zone' education
By Anna Millar | Sep. 12, 2021Education about the “red zone” is being increased Fall Semester due to concerns of fewer students knowing what resources are available following a year of quarantine.
COVID-19 presents resident assistants with new, unique challenges
By Anna Millar | Sep. 12, 2021Resident assistants have not yet been told of any changes to guidelines as a result of the university vaccine requirement.
OU announces new COVID-19 vaccine incentive program
By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 10, 2021Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said the program will cost the university $190,000.
Study abroad programs begin to return for students, faculty
By Anna Millar | Sep. 9, 2021Students can use the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisories website to assess health risks in other countries.
Students report mold, feeling sick in South Green residence halls
By Molly Wilson | Sep. 9, 2021OU has taken samples of suspected mold spores, however, confirmation has not yet been announced.
Student Senate: Body appoints Black affairs, environmental affairs commissioner
By Sophia Young | Sep. 9, 2021Senators also urged members to invite people to join Senate.
COVID-19 Testing Pathway data reporting error draws mixed responses from OU faculty
By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 8, 2021Joe McLaughlin, vice president of AAUP, said he was not surprised the error occurred.
OU opens new multi-million-dollar chemistry, HCOM buildings for fall classes
By Sophia Young | Sep. 8, 2021The buildings are part of OU’s comprehensive construction master plan.
2 OU faculty found not responsible for racial discrimination allegations
By Emma Skidmore and Ryan Maxin | Sep. 8, 2021The ECRC stated both Robert Stewart, former director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, and Scott Titsworth, dean of the Scripps College of Communication, “provided legitimate, non-discriminatory, non-retaliatory reasons” for their actions.
OU students, professors favor having in-person classes
By Lydia Colvin | Sep. 6, 2021Students and professors feel as though in-person classes have many benefits over online classes and hope to see more in the future.
OU holds in-person commencement for 2020 graduates
By Sophia Young | Sep. 5, 2021About 800 graduates and their family members returned to Athens to celebrate graduation.
