Endowments are complicated but could be the answer to cheaper tuition
By Seth Archer | Feb. 1, 2016Ohio University's $553 million endowment could make tuition cheaper for students if a bill makes it through congress.
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OU considered relocating president's residence as early as July 2012, according to just-released public records
By Alex Meyer | Jan. 31, 2016The university made three new sets of records public Friday, also including more records from an already-provided set.
Athens Asks: Why is it called Central Classroom Building?
By EMILY BOHATCH | Jan. 31, 2016The Post answers the question “Why is it called Central Classroom Building?” and delves into how Ohio University names buildings.
Ohio University is paying search firm more than $70,000 in search for new Vice President for Student Affairs
Jan. 31, 2016The job for Vice President for Student Affairs was first posted Oct. 2.
Faculty senate will consider six resolutions and vote on three
By Kyra Cobb | Jan. 31, 2016After updates from Provost Pam Benoit and a presentation from the CEO of the Ohio University Foundation Bryan Benchoff, the senators will consider six different resolutions.
Athens Asks: Will Ohio University's West Green have brunch again? Possibly
Jan. 28, 2016Brunch on West Green has not existed since Boyd Dining Hall last year, but Culinary Services said it remains open to the idea.
Memorial service to remember Ohio University visual communication student Kyra Willner slated for this Saturday
By Taylor Maple | Jan. 28, 2016Kyra Willner’s parents plan to set up the Kyra Kurt Willner Global Travel Scholarship.
Ohio University's Student Senate tabled a resolution that would allow student body polls
By Maygan Beeler | Jan. 27, 2016Ohio University Student Senate tabled a resolution that would potentially allow students to vote on campus-wide issues through referendums next year.
West 82 to undergo renovations this summer
By Morgan Beard | Jan. 27, 2016West 82 will undergo renovations this summer, costing about $2 million.
Patton College of Education moves up in online degree program rankings
By Nora Jaara | Jan. 27, 2016The Patton College of Education's online graduate degree program makes the U.S. News & World Report's list again, moving up several spots from last year.
EPA Environmental Protection Agency recognizes OU's green energy efforts
By Nora Jaara | Jan. 27, 2016Ohio University ranked number 14 on EPA green energy list.
New honors program hopes to draw more students to OU
Jan. 27, 2016Ohio Honors will be administered by the Honors Tutorial College and will start next Spring Semester.
Ohio University's drink of choice: Pepsi until 2022
Jan. 27, 2016Pepsi's contract with Ohio University is set to expire June 30, 2022.
Opportunity for women to serve in all combat positions excites some Army ROTC students
By Kaitlin Coward | Jan. 27, 2016U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter announced that women could now serve in all combat positions on Dec. 3, 2015 in a news conference.
Ohio University's Campus Conversation talks about 'Selma' and on campus racism
Jan. 26, 2016The Campus Conversation also touched on issues more recent to this academic year, such as the conflict that occurred over the weekend when an OU student was using a megaphone to shout phrases that included the N-word on Carpenter Street.
Ohio University's Student Senate to vote on referendums at this week's meeting
Jan. 26, 2016At the meeting, student senators will vote on a resolution that would amend the constitution of the body on the issue of referendums.
Some Athens Court Street businesses are upgrading to accommodate EMV credit cards
By Brook Endale | Jan. 26, 2016The chip provides more protection than traditional credit cards because it has a tamper-resistant microprocessor with private storage.
Racial slurs being shouted through a megaphone detracted from an Ohio University student's experience
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 25, 2016While walking home Saturday night, a student heard racial slurs being yelled through a megaphone by another Ohio University student.
Ohio University Board of Trustees votes to demolish President Street building, raise tuition $196
By Dina Berliner | Jan. 24, 2016In the past 12 years, Ohio University administrators have brought forth two recommendations to demolish campus buildings, according to OU President Roderick McDavis.
Ohio University seniors can help decide Spring Commencement speaker
Jan. 24, 2016Ohio University seniors can vote from a list of 16 nominees for the Spring Commencement speaker.
