Fall 2015 Tobacco Free Initiative Survey shows positive results
Jan. 10, 2016The November 2015 survey shows the number of smokers on campus is going down and more participants are considering quitting compared to the April 2015 survey.
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Hoverboards are now banned in Ohio University buildings
Jan. 10, 2016Growing concerns about hoverboard-related incidents have led Ohio University to ban the two-wheeled devices in all university buildings.
The Survivor Advocacy Program interim coordinator application got pushed back again
By Megan Henry | Jan. 10, 2016The search committee for the Ohio University Survivor Advocacy Program has received seven applicants for interim advocate role and pushed the deadline to apply back again.
Ohio University engineering professor named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
By Kaitlin Coward | Jan. 6, 2016Sunggyu Lee, a professor of chemical and biomedical engineering, was honored for his work with alternative energy sources.
Ohio University turns down upperclassmen for on-campus housing
Jan. 5, 2016Jneanne Hacker, director for Business Operations and Conference Services, emailed students informing them that the university is unable to offer them housing for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Ohio University senior died in car crash this Wednesday in New Mexico
By William T. Perkins | Dec. 18, 2015Kyra Willner's friends remember her for her spontaneity and love of travel.
Ohio University president saw raise; OU named top party school by Playboy during Fall Semester
By Megan Henry | Dec. 16, 2015From faculty resignations, to a fraternity investigation and a Playboy party school ranking, Ohio University had a busy Fall Semester.
Ohio University projects multi-million dollar budget deficit, according to preliminary numbers
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Dec. 16, 2015This year’s $3.3 million deficit will be covered through budget revisions and internal reserves.
Heritage Community Clinic is named Ohio’s Free Clinic of the Year
Dec. 15, 2015The community clinic at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine was named the state’s Free Clinic of the Year.
More than 150 students are scheduled to stay on campus during Winter Break
Dec. 14, 2015Fenzel House and Sargent Hall are housing more than 150 students over Winter Break.
Dean of Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts resigns
By MERYL GOTTLIEB | Dec. 11, 2015After being in the position for more than two years, Margaret Kennedy-Dygas has resigned as the dean of the OU College of Fine Arts.
Advisory council recommends increased tuition for new Ohio University freshmen
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Dec. 11, 2015Ohio University's budget planning council voted to recommend a 1.7 percent tuition increase for next year, among other cost increases. If approved, a tuition increase discussed Friday night would increase costs for incoming freshmen at Ohio University for the seventh-consecutive year and more than $2,800 since 2009-10.
Students and faculty gather to discuss Black Lives Matter graffiti wall vandalism
By Madeleine Peck | Dec. 9, 2015The graffiti wall near Bentley Hall featured a Black Lives Matter message before it was vandalized Wednesday morning.
Ohio University students warned of case of viral meningitis on campus
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 7, 2015Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Jenny Hall-Jones emailed students Monday night that a case of viral meningitis was diagnosed on Ohio University’s campus.
Fifth rape of Fall Semester reported to Ohio University Police Department
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 7, 2015Sunday’s report marks the 16th sex-related crime this semester reported to OUPD.
Ohio Inspector General requests third round of Coventry Lane records from Ohio University
By Alex Meyer | Dec. 7, 2015This time, the office requested the records under a section of the Ohio Revised Code about cooperating in investigations, though it’s not clear whether the university is actually being investigated.
Ohio University alumni couple search for 23-year-old time capsule near Cutler Hall
By Maygan Beeler | Dec. 3, 2015Two Ohio University alumni who buried a make-shift time capsule near Cutler Hall more than 20 years ago hope to return to College Green and unearth memories with freshman daughter.
Ohio University hires new resident assistants for the Spring Semester each year, which can be a difficult transition
By Kyra Cobb | Dec. 3, 2015Though each year the Department of Housing and Residence Life hires new RAs for the spring semester, the number of mid-year resident assistant hires has decreased over the past few years.
Ohio University raises $5.3 million for the Sook Center
Dec. 3, 2015Ohio University has raised $5.3 million for the Perry and Sandy Sook Academic Center so far and hopes to reach its goal of $5.8 million by January.
Ohio University Survivor Advocacy Program still without interim program coordinator as Fall Semester heads to a close
By Megan Henry | Dec. 3, 2015This semester, the former program coordinator for OUSAP left the university and now OUSAP is temporarily closed.
