OU begins programming small events with safety guidelines in place
By Bekah Bostick | Mar. 5, 2021The first events held by the Division of Student Affairs serve as a pilot.
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Wastewater surveillance program gives insights into COVID-19 infection and spread
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 4, 2021Two Ohio University professors and their assistants are working to track COVID-19 university-wide.
OU to host in-person graduation ceremonies with virtual option for spring graduates
By Maya Morita and Molly Wilson | Mar. 3, 2021In-person commencement ceremonies will be available for 2021 graduates over the course of five days.
Graduate Student Senate: Candidates preparing for upcoming election
By Bekah Bostick | Mar. 3, 2021Candidates are getting ready to campaign for the upcoming election and the debate March 16.
Board of Trustees requests reconsideration of Faculty Senate special committee report on Yusuf Kalyango
By Claire Schiopota | Mar. 2, 2021The Board of Trustees spent several hours in executive session before voting.
Two OU fraternities receive cease and desist notices, under investigation
By Abby Miller | Mar. 1, 2021Delta Tau Delta and Alpha Phi Alpha received the letters in early February.
S/NC grading option made available for Spring Semester
By Maya Morita | Feb. 25, 2021The S/NC grading option is for the Spring Semester but not for upcoming summer courses.
OU COVID-19 vaccine survey gauges interest, though some students may have been missed
By Bekah Bostick | Feb. 24, 2021The survey is not a waiting list for the vaccine, nor will it increase students’ chances of getting the vaccine sooner.
Search The Post’s 2020 Salary Guide
By Abby Miller | Feb. 24, 2021From professors to administrators, take a look at university employees’ salaries during the fiscal year.
ASAP reacts to Faculty Senate special committee decision regarding Yusuf Kalyango
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 22, 2021ASAP is looking to partner with other organizations and use social media to support survivors at Ohio University.
Appellate brief filed, OU argues limits of Title IX protections for non-students in appealed lawsuit
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 21, 2021The appeal sparks debate about the degrees of protections afforded to non-students.
Student Senate: Student speaks out about racist TikTok, new coronavirus-safe involvement events
By Lydia Colvin | Feb. 18, 2021Student Senate shares plans for more activities, including Pride Week, Ohio University Founders Day and new outdoor programming, for students.
Students discuss student debt forgiveness following Biden’s extension of debt relief
By Maya Morita | Feb. 15, 2021President Joe Biden extended the pause of student debt and insurance payments to Sept. 30 on his first day in office.
Education majors adjust to online student teaching
By Jack Knudson | Feb. 15, 2021Teaching internships for education majors has undergone significant changes due to the pandemic.
Students adapt to taking online classes with a roommate
By Maya Morita | Feb. 14, 2021Students living in residence halls have faced some difficulty living with roommates while taking online classes.
Wellness days impact courses with lab sections
By Lydia Colvin | Feb. 11, 2021Some courses are cutting material as a result of wellness days.
Student Senate: Students speak about sexual assault following Kalyango recommendation
By Lydia Colvin | Feb. 11, 2021Student Senate focused on the topic of sexual assault prevention and senators provided resources to show their support for survivors.
Remote students happy with decision to stay home for Spring Semester
By Bekah Bostick | Feb. 9, 2021Most remote students decided to stay home to save money and because of their friends’ decisions.
OU hiring part-time custodial staff to clean dorms
By Lydia Colvin | Feb. 9, 2021OU is filling a shortage of custodial staff that was created after the university laid off hundreds of employees last summer.
Transfer students find it uniquely hard to build connections during COVID-19 pandemic
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 9, 2021Making friends has been difficult for students who are just getting to know the Athens campus.
