Christina Hoff Sommers takes on modern feminism and trigger warnings
By Nora Jaara | Feb. 16, 2016Christina Hoff Sommers brings topics of trigger warnings, modern feminism and free speech to George Washington Forum at OU.
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Ohio University Student Senate will consider adding a judicial panel at Wednesday’s meeting
By Maygan Beeler | Feb. 16, 2016Senate will consider adding a judicial panel, which would be responsible for trying impeachments, hearing accusations of improper activity or conduct, and evaluating the performance of senate’s executive officers.
Less than one-sixth of $500 million raised by OU's Promise Lives Campaign will be unusable until donors die
Feb. 16, 2016Of the more than $500 million pledged or raised, more than $27 million — or 20 percent — of that money is projected to go toward Intercollegiate Athletics.
Students for Life, an anti-abortion group, will start on campus next year
Feb. 15, 2016Jacob Hoback is starting up Students for Life, an anti-abortion group, despite opposition.
OU's Acacia chapter is no longer under investigation by the university
By Megan Henry | Feb. 15, 2016On Friday, the university wrapped up the almost four month investigation following a video of a sexually explicit song that was posted to social media.
Ohio University Foundation sells property at University Courtyard for $1
By Alex Meyer | Feb. 15, 2016The Ohio University Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ohio University, authorized the sale of about 11 acres of its University Courtyard property to its subsidiary corporation for $1.
Respected scholar to speak on 'Trigger Warnings, Safe Spaces and Moral Panics' at OU
By Nora Jaara | Feb. 15, 2016Christina Hoff Sommers will speak on Tuesday in Galbreath Chapel at 7:30 p.m.
Frozen pipes cause flooding, damage at Dougan House
By Lauren Fisher | Feb. 14, 2016Maintenance crews were dispatched to the scene to control the debris.
BobcaThon raises more than $40,000 for the Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio
By Alicia Hopkins | Feb. 14, 2016180 students danced for 12 hours Saturday to raise money for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Central Ohio.
Seven finalists for the Scripps Innovation Challenge have been announced
Feb. 14, 2016The finalists for the Scripps Innovation Challenge were announced Friday and include seven teams.
Freezin’ for a Reason: Students brave frigid temps for ninth annual Polar Plunge
By Lauren Fisher | Feb. 13, 2016More than $10,400 was raised for the event, which took place at Lake Snowden and benefitted the Special Olympics.
Students gather in Women's Center to discuss plight of Syrian refugee women
By Lauren Fisher | Feb. 11, 2016The discussion, led by assistant history professor Ziad Abu-Rish, was part of the Women’s Center’s Brown Bag Lunch series.
None of the candidates for the OUSAP interim advocate role are qualified for the position
By Megan Henry | Feb. 11, 2016The issue with the nine candidates who have expressed interest so far is that the search committee has not been able to find someone who has minimal qualifications of independent licensure, Chief of Staff for the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost Laura Myers said.
Students in new dorms complain of cold showers, loose faucets, thin walls
By Bailey Gallion | Feb. 11, 2016Students and staff submitted over 500 maintenance requests for Tanaka, Sowle, Carr and Luchs Halls last semester.
The 2nd Annual BobcaThon is this Saturday with the theme Dance of the Decades
By Brook Endale | Feb. 11, 2016BobcaThon is a year-long fundraiser that raises money for the Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio.
OU's pilot parental leave policy may help alleviate the stress of being a new parent and a professor
By Kyra Cobb | Feb. 10, 2016OU's pilot parental leave policy could help recruit faculty and assure students are getting the education they're paying for if the policy is made permanent, but the cost of the program may outweigh the benefits.
Ohio University Student Senate passes resolutions for two constitutional amendments
By Maygan Beeler | Feb. 10, 2016Student Senate passed two constitutional amendments Wednesday, which need to be approved by the student body and Board of Trustees.
OU-HCOM proposes a 3.5 percent tuition increase
By Kaitlin Coward | Feb. 10, 2016The Board of Trustees will vote on the tuition increase in March.
Student Senate will vote on whether to change its constitution for the first time since 1998
Feb. 9, 2016Senate will vote on three resolutions that would amend its constitution. If passed, the resolutions would add a referenda system of voting, no longer require amendments to be approved by the Board of Trustees and clarify the constitution's wording.
Regional Ohio campus enrollments fall with changing economy
By Kaitlin Coward | Feb. 9, 2016Of OU's five regional campuses, only one has seen an increase in enrollment from 2013 to 2014, according to Ohio Department of Education data.
