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.
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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.
OU announces vaccinated individuals no longer required to wear masks
By Ashley Beach | June 16, 2021Despite this announcement, OU President Hugh Sherman continues to encourage all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to carry a mask.
Furlough-reduced OU faculty and staff to be fully refunded through operational surplus
By Ashley Beach | June 11, 2021Incoming Ohio University President Hugh Sherman was involved in the decision-making process.
OU names Mateo Remsburg as the next assistant vice president for enrollment and director of undergraduate admissions
By Molly Wilson | June 11, 2021During Remsburg’s time at the University of Utah, the university saw its largest and most diverse first-year class size in the institution’s history.
OU student organizations rely on social media to recruit new members among uncertainty of in-person recruitment
By Claire Schiopota | June 10, 2021After only one semester as a student organization, OU ALLIES hopes to expand its reach by more than word of mouth.
Outgoing OU President Duane Nellis takes paid professional leave, won’t teach until 2022
By Abby Neff | June 10, 2021Nellis will take a professional leave of absence until December and be paid the annual base salary he made as president until July 2022.
OU announces fully vaccinated individuals exempt from asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
By Molly Wilson | June 8, 2021Following updates to statewide and CDC COVID-19 guidelines, Ohio University continues to make adjustments to their public health guidelines.
Students grapple with potential obstacles, drawbacks of summer courses
By Claire Schiopota | June 4, 2021Deontae Brown, a sophomore studying anthropology, is living on campus this summer without a meal plan while enrolled in OU summer courses.
Hugh Sherman to earn nearly half a million as OU’s 22nd president
By Jack Knudson | June 3, 2021Sherman’s salary is not subject to any decreases by the Board of Trustees and may only be increased based on the allowance of OU’s financial situation.
OU revises face covering, physical distancing protocols
By Ryan Maxin | June 1, 2021Revisions include changes to face covering and physical distancing measures, among others.
Here’s a look at dorm guidelines during COVID-19
By Molly Wilson | May 27, 2021OU will continue to update dorm guidelines based on public health experts recommendations in response to COVID-19.
Buildings around campus all new students should know about
By Bekah Bostick | May 27, 2021Here are buildings on campus that incoming freshman should know about before arriving.
OU to conduct COVID-19 testing through Pathway Program
By Molly Wilson | May 27, 2021Students who are fully vaccinated will be tested monthly, while non-vaccinated students will be tested weekly.
News you need to know from the 2020-21 academic year
By Emma Skidmore | May 27, 2021Here are the biggest news stories from last year that you need to know.
Faculty advisors and their important role in the college experience
By Sophia Young | May 26, 2021Students and faculty members share advice on how to best develop a relationship with their advisor.
