Chilled water plant being constructed on South Green to be functioning by April
By Taylor Burnette | Feb. 13, 2020The project will not be entirely completed until later in 2020 after a period of commissioning.
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Student Senate: University proposes to remove all emergency blue light phones
By Grant Ritchey | Feb. 13, 2020There are 71 total emergency blue light phones on campus.
Chinese New Year celebration postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus concerns
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 5, 2020The annual celebration is a student sponsored event every year.
Investigations are almost complete for suspended Greek Life and student organizations
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 5, 2020Only four groups remain under conduct review while others have been reprimanded or placed on disciplinary probation.
OU announces new separation and early retirement programs
By Ian McKenzie | Feb. 5, 2020Over 650 people are eligible for the new programs.
Graduate Student Senate: Upcoming election details discussed
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 4, 2020The debate was postponed so the candidates can be profiled and an exact date can be determined.
Faculty Senate: New general education ideas discussed
By Maya Morita | Feb. 4, 2020Senators also raised questions about faculty cuts and retirement.
Ohio University revises its Climate Action Plan
By Bekah Bostick | Feb. 3, 2020The university hopes to be carbon neutral by 2050.
West 82 minimizes the use of plastic straws on OU’s campus
By Courtney Perrett | Feb. 2, 2020West 82 will now only offer straws at the register by request.
Professors share budget concerns, priorities at open forum
By Abby Jeffers | Jan. 31, 2020The forum allowed professors to communicate their thoughts about losing faculty and the university’s commitments to students and Athens.
Student Senate: Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration discusses enrollment and the budget
By Anna Birk | Jan. 30, 2020A bill supporting the university’s financial decisions and continued partnership failed.
OU Fun Facts group preparing for events later in the semester
By Taylor Burnette | Jan. 29, 2020President Nellis’ deferred discussions with the group to Student Senate
Some professors say city-owned street lights could do more to reduce light pollution
By Bekah Bostick | Jan. 26, 2020The city of Athens has followed the same standards for street lighting for nearly two decades.
Student Senate: hears from US Census presenter
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 22, 2020Members of student senate attend a census presentation and appointed senators to committees.
Graduate Student Senate: Body extends application deadline, discusses budget
By Kirsten Thomas | Jan. 22, 2020The election application deadline was extended to Jan. 31.
A breakdown of Ohio University's 2020 budget
By Ian McKenzie | Jan. 20, 2020OU is budgeted to make over $280 million from undergraduate tuition in 2020.
Annual march commemorates life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Liz Partsch | Jan. 20, 2020Many local residents and students marched around campus to remember Dr. King and his work.
Board of Trustees discusses eliminating hazing, reacts to faculty silent protest
By News Staff Report | Jan. 18, 2020The board wants to eliminate hazing in order to give students the most positive experience possible at OU.
University faculty hold silent protest during Board of Trustees meeting
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 17, 2020OU professors silently protested the university’s discussion to cut faculty as a way to amend budget issues.
Board of Trustees say university is in strong financial position
By News Staff Report | Jan. 16, 2020The university has over $1 billion, although some is restricted.
