Alden Library announces extended hours for Fall Semester
By Anna Millar | Aug. 29, 2021The library is open to all students, faculty and staff from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.
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OU enters renewed contract with CVS to provide asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
By Emma Skidmore | Aug. 27, 2021CVS testing is being offered to those who have trouble producing saliva for a Vault Health test.
OU students, faculty, staff write open letter combatting COVID-19 misinformation
By Ryan Maxin | Aug. 26, 2021Three osteopathic physicians are part of the “Disinformation Dozen,” a group responsible for 65% of anti-vaccine content shared on Facebook and Twitter.
OU opens new Academic Engagement Center in former presidential house
By Sophia Young | Aug. 25, 2021The renovated space costed OU roughly $3.5 million and will house honors programs and provide an engagement space for students and community members.
OU housing develops plans to renovate residence halls; students express the need for renovation of some dorms
By Claire Schiopota | Aug. 24, 2021The catwalk connecting Nelson Commons to the South Green catwalks is undergoing demolition to open up green space.
OU, Athens officials prepare for mass socialization in Athens
By Molly Wilson | Aug. 24, 2021Currently, there are no local or state policies in place regarding limitations on gathering sizes.
OU to offer Sorority and Fraternity educational seminar to Greek Life students Fall Semester
By Molly Wilson | Aug. 23, 2021New Greek Life students will be required to take one of the five sections of the course.
Pfizer receives full FDA approval, OU yet to discuss next steps
By Molly Wilson | Aug. 23, 2021The Pfizer vaccine has only been granted full approval for people 16 years and older.
Dining halls to offer dine-in options; students express mixed emotions
By Maya Morita | Aug. 23, 2021Ohio University’s dining halls plan to return to in-person dining for the Fall Semester with a to-go option. A new green to-go box will cost $5.
OU president gives State of the University address at Board of Trustees meeting
By News Staff Report | Aug. 22, 2021The Board also discussed the university’s fiscal year 22 budget and passed it unanimously.
Board of Trustees discusses new university insurance plan, student engagement amid pandemic
By News Staff Report | Aug. 20, 2021OU will be using multiple insurance carriers to achieve high coverage at a lower cost.
OU to offer COVID-19 breakthrough infection testing to vaccinated individuals at random
By Molly Wilson | Aug. 19, 2021Vaccinated students, staff and faculty will receive notice via email that they have been selected to participate in random asymptomatic testing. Participation is not required.
Residential students prepare for move-in during COVID-19
By Molly Wilson | Aug. 18, 2021While OU is not limiting the amount of guests that accompany students, masks are required to be worn indoors.
Students, faculty react to return of in-person OHIO-in-L.A., Scripps Semester in D.C. programs
By Ryan Maxin | Aug. 13, 2021In fall 2020, the OHIO-in-L.A. program was held virtually and the Scripps Semester in D.C. program was canceled entirely.
OU President Hugh Sherman wants to lay foundation for institution’s future
By Abby Neff | Aug. 9, 2021Sherman said he wants OU to be inclusive to all, and he plans to use his business background to open critical conversation with students and faculty.
OU Office of Sustainability, student ambassadors begin progress toward Climate Action Plan
By Claire Schiopota | Aug. 9, 2021Ohio University Student Senate wants to focus on outreach to spread the word about the plan and encourage change across campus.
Joe Trubacz to become OU’s interim vice president for finance and administration
By Ryan Maxin | Aug. 5, 2021Trubacz will fill in as interim for Deb Shaffer, who will transition roles at the university in late August.
OU suspends Sigma Chi fraternity
By Molly Wilson | July 27, 2021Sigma Chi is the second fraternity OU has suspended since the signing of Collin’s Law on July 6.
OUPD confirms self-identified 'incel' involved in mass shooting plot is not OU student
By Emma Skidmore and Ryan Maxin | July 23, 2021Carly Leatherwood, a university spokesperson, said Tres Genco has no known connection to Ohio University.
OU, Athens community members concerned with OU’s fall reopening
By Maya Morita | July 21, 2021Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said the university expects 50% of students to be vaccinated in the fall.
