Sook Center construction date has yet to be determined
By Megan Henry and Mikaela Ashburn | Sep. 14, 2016In June, the Board of Trustees approved the $620,000 design of the center. Construction is expected to cost about $5.5 million.
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Former Ohio University first lady, law professor Kathryn Sowle dies
By Madeleine Peck | Sep. 14, 2016Kathryn Sowle was first lady from 1969 to 1974.
After Ailes controversy, Ohio University Student Senate to focus on power-based personal violence
By Taylor Snyder | Sep. 13, 2016Ohio University Student Senate will shift the focus from renaming the now-former Roger E. Ailes newsroom to addressing power-based personal violence.
Roger Ailes' name painted over at WOUB's newsroom
By Megan Henry | Sep. 13, 2016Roger Ailes’ name has been painted over the WOUB newsroom as of Tuesday afternoon in the wake of Ohio University President Roderick McDavis announcing Ailes’ name would be taken down during Monday’s Faculty Senate meeting.
New Survivor Advocacy Program director shares goals for year
By Megan Henry | Sep. 12, 2016Survivor Advocacy Program Director Kimberly Castor has two goals for this academic year: getting the word out about SAP and creating relationships in the community.
Survivor Advocacy Program case manager returns to alma mater
By Megan Henry | Sep. 12, 2016When Kristin Waltz attended Ohio University in the late '80s, the pavement on Morton Hill was uneven, Baker University Center had not been built and the Survivor Advocacy Program did not exist.
Nearly one third of OU undergraduate students change their majors
By Megan Henry | Sep. 11, 2016Of students who entered OU in 2010 with a declared major and graduated within six years, 35 percent changed their majors during their undergraduate career.
Bobcats by the Numbers: Ohio University's requirement to live in residence halls for two year is not uncommon
By Megan Henry | Sep. 11, 2016OU is one of five Ohio MAC colleges where students must live in the residence halls for two years.
OU officials respond to the Roger E. Ailes Newsroom controversy
By Megan Henry | Sep. 8, 2016The university is evaluating the facts surrounding allegations against Roger Ailes.
Student Senate discusses renaming Roger E. Ailes Newsroom
By Taylor Snyder | Sep. 8, 2016Graduate Student Senate's decision to propose the removal of Roger E. Ailes’ name from WOUB’s newsroom sparked a similar discussion with Student Senate on Wednesday.
Safe spaces, trigger warnings are controversial topics at Ohio University
By Madeleine Peck | Sep. 5, 2016University of Chicago sent a letter to incoming freshman saying they do not support “safe spaces” and “trigger warnings.”
OU President Roderick McDavis earns highest salary of Ohio MAC schools
By Megan Henry | Sep. 4, 2016McDavis’ current salary is $500,000, and his salary has nearly doubled during his 12 years as president.
Cady, Foster, Brough will be used for green space
By Megan Henry | Sep. 1, 2016The three residence halls were demolished over the summer, and the location will be used as a green area on South Green this academic year.
Student Senate will vote to appoint new members
By Taylor Snyder | Aug. 30, 2016Student Senate will vote on two resolutions appointing members to the Budgets Committee and Women's Affairs Commission.
Ohio University did not make party school list on Princeton Review
By Megan Henry | Aug. 30, 2016OU ranked 10th for best athletic facilities and sixth for "financial aid not so great," according to the latest Princeton Review report.
Bobcats by the Numbers: Alden isn't the only library in the MAC to have 24-hour study areas
By Megan Henry | Aug. 29, 2016The second floor of OU’s Alden Library is open 24 hours Monday through Thursday, and the libraries at Kent State University and Miami University also have some form of 24-hour access during the week.
OU Board of Trustees discusses enrollment, future of Park Place
By Megan Henry , Dina Berliner and Kailtin Coward | Aug. 25, 2016According to Trustee Victor Goodman, retention rates, or the rate of students continuing at OU from freshman to sophomore year, has gone up two percent in the past year — a number that OU President Roderick McDavis said is “huge” in comparison to other universities.
Student Senate: First meeting marks history and welcomes new faces
By Madeleine Peck | Aug. 24, 2016Senate voted to approve four resolutions and heard a presentation from President Hannah Clouser and Chief of Staff Landen Lama about “Student Senate 101.”
OU Board of Trustees to discuss future of Park Place and building renovations
By Megan Henry | Aug. 24, 2016The board will meet Thursday at OU’s Dublin Campus.
WOUB to participate in training sessions through the Office of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance
By Megan Henry | Aug. 22, 2016The training sessions were recommended to WOUB following an investigation by the Office of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, but the dates have not yet been determined.
