Interim dean of College of Health Sciences and Professions announced
By Emma Skidmore | Dec. 9, 2020John McCarthy will serve as interim dean through the 2021-2022 school year or until a permanent dean is announced.
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Student Senate: Body rounds out the semester with four new appointments
By Grant Ritchey | Dec. 2, 2020A LGBTQA+ Affairs Senator was one of those positions filled.
Medical, nursing students adapt education for the COVID-19 pandemic
By Maya Morita | Dec. 2, 2020Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students have had to adapt to coursework and labs online.
Graduate Student Senate: Some graduate students believe they receive unequal compensation for their work
By Bekah Bostick | Dec. 2, 2020Graduate students feel like they are not being compensated for the work they put in to Ohio University.
OU-AAUP data show OU hires fewer Black and Hispanic faculty than what’s representative of Ohio’s population
By Bekah Bostick | Dec. 1, 2020The OU Black Faculty Association wrote a letter in June saying employment diversity should be one of the university’s goals.
Student sues Ohio University after forced leave of absence due to a mental health disability
By Grant Ritchey | Nov. 30, 2020The plaintiff argues Ohio University is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Continuing COVID-19 protocols on regional campuses for the spring leave students feeling confident about their safety
By Claire Schiopota | Nov. 24, 2020While Ohio University opens its main campus for all students, regional campuses will be continuing their Fall Semester protocols.
Spring Semester quarantine changes include new Remain-in-Room system
By Anna Millar | Nov. 22, 2020Among other changes to on-campus quarantine this spring, Ohio University is implementing a Remain-in-Room plan.
Campus student orgs reimagining Spring events to meet influx of residential students
By Claire Schiopota | Nov. 19, 2020Several club sports have had to get creative about how they will meet in the Spring, including OU’s club tennis and cornhole teams.
Student Senate: Advisors and executives provide updates on COVID-19, mental health efforts
By Lydia Colvin | Nov. 18, 2020Student Senate touched on mental health on campus about how many students will return for Spring Semester.
OU professors concerned about students moving back to campus during Spring Semester
By Maya Morita | Nov. 18, 2020The movement of students and increase in in-person classes has raised some concerns for Ohio University faculty about the Spring Semester.
Graduate Student Senate: Graduate students can change their grading system for this semester
By Bekah Bostick | Nov. 18, 2020GSS will be co-hosting a graduate student and faculty conference with the University of Kentucky.
OU sends cease and desist orders to Sigma Kappa sorority, Phi Gamma Delta fraternity
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 17, 2020The orders were sent after the university received reports claiming members “potentially compromised the health and safety of their respective members.”
As election excitement wraps up, political groups in Athens look ahead to future local races
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 9, 2020Midterm elections and political outreach are among top priorities for campus political groups.
How OU's financial aid and scholarships look different because of COVID-19
By Lydia Colvin | Nov. 9, 2020Scholarships and financial aid at OU have been changing since fall 2020, yet most of the scholarship information for incoming students to OU has not been released.
OU announces plans for Housing Advisory System
By Ian McKenzie | Nov. 9, 2020The university will have a color-coded alert system, like the state of Ohio’s.
Foreign language students and professors have struggled with the difficulty of online communication
By Claire Schiopota | Nov. 8, 2020Foreign language professors adjust their classrooms to support students as they learn how to ask questions and get involved online.
Students react to OU announcing residential students can return in spring
By Sophia Young | Nov. 5, 2020Ohio University’s announcement that it will allow residential students to return next semester was met with mixed reactions from OU students.
Student Senate: President Nellis says university is uncertain how to operate during possible Spring COVID-19 spike
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 4, 2020Several resolutions to appoint new members were also passed.
City Council: Impound lots allowed to exist outside of city limits, 24-hour parking rule to be suspended
By Kyra Leckrone | Nov. 2, 2020Impound lots are currently required to exist within city limits, an ordinance passed by Council Monday will allow this lots to exist 5 miles outside of city limits.
