McDavis Hall construction underway, plans implemented for students
By Daphne Graeter | Feb. 3, 2025The new South Green residence hall will be ready for students to move in by August 2026.
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Student Senate passes all but 1 resolution Wednesday
By Andersen Beck | Jan. 30, 2025Student Senate failed to pass a resolution aiming to balance executive power. Members voiced concerns about disrupting the current checks and balances in place.
Bird Ice Arena reopens, more construction looms
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 28, 2025Bird Ice Arena finally reopened after being closed for repairs for 10 months and is possibly facing more repairs.
University Updates: Dynamic Strategy implementation, department updates
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 26, 2025Wednesday, the university further discussed its Dynamic Strategy implementation and department updates at the University Updates.
Popular protein powders contain high levels of metals
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 24, 2025The Clean Label Project released a report detailing high amounts of lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury in protein powders.
OU’s silent march, celebratory brunch celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 21, 2025Monday, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. hosted a silent march at 9:30 a.m. and celebratory brunch at 10 a.m. in Baker University Center.
OU-YDSA seeks to make Athens a sanctuary city for transgender people
By Zoe Weyand | Jan. 21, 2025Transgender rights are in legal jeopardy, leading the Ohio University Young Democratic Socialists of America to begin a grassroots campaign to protect the rights of transgender people and name Athens a sanctuary city.
Board of Trustees reviews Bird, Convo flooring, solar arrays
By Drew Hoffmaster , Andersen Beck and Zoe Weyand | Jan. 18, 2025The January Board of Trustees meeting reviewed financial audits and took a closer look at several projects under the capital improvement plan.
Alden cultural display showcases untold stories
By Andersen Beck | Jan. 17, 2025“Wrapped in Culture,“ a cultural display in Alden Library, showcases the interweaving of art, life, utility and storytelling in African and Southeast Asian cultures through clothing.
OU, its colleges scholarship deadline approaches
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 16, 2025The university-wide scholarship application opened Nov. 1, with a deadline of Feb. 1. The application can be found on the Ohio University website or in their OHIO Student Center under student services.
Kokosing Inc. supports improvements to OU construction lab.
By Finn Smith | Jan. 16, 2025Kokosing Inc. has partnered with Ohio University to provide significant updates to the current construction lab located in room 116 of the Charles R. and Marilyn Y. Stuckey Academic and Research Center.
OU faculty to vote on union formation
By Drew Hoffmaster | Jan. 2, 2025The United Academics of Ohio University is getting ready to hold a vote to form a union for professors and teachers at Ohio University.
Fall commencement awarded students their well-earned degrees
By Suzanne Piper | Dec. 14, 2024The long-awaited day for Ohio University students to receive their respective degrees and move on to brighter futures embarked on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.
Student Senate appoints new senators, pizza budget, changes procedures
By Drew Hoffmaster | Nov. 21, 2024The Student Senate met Wednesday for its General Body Assemble meeting where it approved new members, passed a budget for pizza and resolutions were changed and discussed.
Student Senate removes language relating to Title IX
By Drew Hoffmaster | Nov. 21, 2024Resolution 2425-61 was passed at a recent Student Senate meeting, removing language that allowed the judicial panel to rule over Title IX claims.
Student Senate aims to improve residence hall safety
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 19, 2024After the incident in Ewing, Student Senate’s Residence Life Commission makes plans to improve student safety in residence halls.
Communication studies major restructures, renames
By Drew Hoffmaster | Nov. 12, 2024The program is adding a required portfolio project, pathways of specificity, and new required and rearranged classes.
HCOM receives $8 million grant
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 7, 2024An $8 million grant was awarded to Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine for the construction of a new research center.
Faculty, staff gather for November university updates
By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 5, 2024Faculty gathered in Baker Theater Monday to discuss university operations, raising the institution’s profile and OU receiving an award for Diversity were topics of conversation
Faculty Senate contends with faculty wages, proposes handbook adjustments
By Lilia Santeramo | Nov. 5, 2024Ohio University Faculty Senate met Monday to discuss matters relating to faculty pay, recognition of community outreach and updating ethical guidelines for mentor-mentee relationships
