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.
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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.
Shively Hall to house Vault Health COVID-19 testing center
By Ryan Maxin | July 16, 2021The hall will also be used as a residence hall and for vaccination clinics in the fall.
Katie Hartman named associate provost for faculty development
By Molly Wilson | July 14, 2021Hartman previously served as associate dean of the College of Business and as a faculty senator at Ohio University.
OU to offer in-state tuition rates to most West Virginia residents
By Molly Wilson | July 14, 2021Students who study at OU’s campuses, excluding eCampus, are eligible to receive in-state tuition as West Virginia residents.
Dinner with OU celebrity and semester of tuition: OU announces vaccination prizes
By Sophia Young | July 14, 2021Students must select the Vaccination Pathway through the Testing Pathway Program to be eligible for the prizes.
OU suspends Delta Tau Delta, lifts cease and desist order for Alpha Phi Alpha
By Molly Wilson | July 13, 2021Delta Tau Delta will be eligible to apply for reinstatement as an organization at OU in 2025.
OU President Hugh Sherman to focus on student success, financial health of OU during term
By Abby Neff | July 8, 2021Sherman plans to implement an advising and career consulting system, which will help students during their time at OU and after they graduate.
Alden Library to reopen for public use July 6
By Molly Wilson | June 29, 2021During the previous academic year, individuals were not able to browse the book stacks in Alden Library.
OU President Hugh Sherman to recommend regional representative to Board of Trustees
By Molly Wilson | June 25, 2021The position will serve as a way to strengthen the relationship between Ohio University and Southeast Ohio.
Board of Trustees approves continuation of budgetary planning, new Climate Action Plan
By News Staff Report | June 18, 2021The Board of Trustees discussed and passed a resolution allowing the Resources, Facilities and Affordability Committee to continue working on the budget for fiscal year 22.
Professor, student concerns arise over OU courses scheduled in Shively Hall
By Claire Schiopota | June 18, 2021Director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Eddith Dashiell has concerns for her Gender, Race, and Class in Journalism and Mass Media course as she currently does not know where she will be teaching.
Board of Trustees approves fiscal year 22 audit plan, secretary and treasurer appointments
By News Staff Report | June 17, 2021OU’s Board of Trustees Audit and Risk Management Committee and Governance and Compensation Committee presented Thursday morning.
Former OU faculty member Yusuf Kalyango sues university for over $1 million, reinstatement of tenure
By Sophia Young | June 17, 2021Kalyango filed eight counts of university fault, citing racial discrimination as a factor in outcome of case involving a sexual harassment accusation.
