OU Board of Trustees stands behind Nellis, freezes undergraduate tuition at meeting
By Ian McKenzie | May 11, 2020The board did not ratify agreements between OU and a union.
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Organizations use social media during COVID-19 pandemic to raise awareness about budget cuts
By Taylor Burnette | May 9, 2020From Save OUr Profs to OU-AAUP, grassroots have been made digital.
Faculty react to recent staff reduction plans
By Emma Skidmore | May 6, 2020Professors are vocal about the recent non-renewal of faculty contracts in addition to cuts regarding custodial positions.
OU implements 140-employee reduction
By Ian McKenzie | May 1, 2020These are primarily custodial and maintenance and grounds employees.
OU Board of Trustees to vote to keep tuition, room and board fees the same
By Ian McKenzie | May 1, 2020There will be a 2% tuition increase for HCOM next year, though.
Food studies program, director to be cut in May
By Grant Ritchey | Apr. 30, 2020The program is no longer being offered due to budget cuts.
Nellis shares OU’s financial position amid COVID-19 pandemic
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 28, 2020Ohio University lost over $18 million in revenue just from refunding housing, dining and parking passes.
Student employees start new work remotely
By Taylor Burnette | Apr. 22, 2020The university said it hoped to provide remote work to all interested student employees.
OU predicts closing Shively Court could save about $1 million
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 21, 2020Shively Hall will remain open, but the dining hall will be closed for the next academic year.
Shively Court closing permanently
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 20, 2020The closure comes after the dining hall had $1.8 million of renovations over the summer of 2018.
Bobcat Student Orientation moved online amid fears of COVID-19
By Taylor Burnette | Apr. 18, 2020Details of the program have yet to be announced.
Student Senate ticket removed from upcoming election ballot
By Abby Miller | Apr. 17, 2020The ACTION OU ticket was found to be offering appointments in exchange for ticket support.
Possible second wave of COVID-19 could further affect OU
By Emma Skidmore | Apr. 16, 2020According to experts, additional breakouts of COVID-19 could been seen in the fall and winter.
Graduate Student Senate: New grade system for spring semester discussed, executive board inducted
By Bekah Bostick | Apr. 14, 2020Graduate students have the option of a new grading system to help with their GPAs.
Construction continues at OU during COVID-19 pandemic
By Taylor Burnette | Apr. 13, 2020Construction is considered essential by the governor’s official stay-at-home order.
Students remaining in on-campus housing moved to Tanaka, Luchs halls
By Kirsten Thomas | Apr. 12, 2020154 students are still living in on-campus housing were asked to moved into Tanaka and Luchs halls.
COVID-19 causes many summer internships to be canceled
By Emma Skidmore | Apr. 8, 2020After summer abroad trips have already been canceled, many students are now finding out their internships have been canceled as well.
Journalism faculty member starts process for losing tenure after university investigation and sexual harassment lawsuit
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 7, 2020His teaching has been suspended but his salary of over $100,000 will not be changed.
OU summer courses to be instructed online
By Abby Miller | Apr. 3, 2020The university will monitor the possibility of offering some classes in-person later in the summer.
COVID-19 pushes AAUP to find alternate ways to communicate
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 31, 2020It is unclear whether online instruction will result in more faculty at risk of losing their jobs.
