German Diplomat visits Ohio University to mark the 25th anniversary of the Reunification of Germany
By Brook Endale | Sep. 30, 2015German Diplomat Herbert Quelle talks German reunification, Syrian refugees.
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Ohio University to give students a break from class on Reading Day
By Alex Meyer | Sep. 30, 2015While no classes or labs will be held on Friday, campus offices and support services will remain open.
Students, faculty feel the heat in Copeland Hall caused by broken chiller
Sep. 30, 2015Joseph Lalley, senior associate vice president for IT and Administrative Services, said the building’s chiller had to be disassembled to repair a cracked tube.
After delay, marijuana activists will stop at Ohio University on Thursday
By William T. Perkins | Sep. 30, 2015Marijuana legalization activists will be on campus Thursday to promote the ballot measure to legalize marijuana in Ohio
Dean of Ohio University Heritage College receives award from Chinese government
By Luke Torrance | Sep. 30, 2015Dr. William J. Burke, dean of Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, has spent the last nine years training physicians in China's Sichuan province.
Ohio University ROTC cadets balance daily duties with student life
By Megan Henry | Sep. 30, 2015Ohio University's two ROTC programs, Army and Air Force, train students for a career in the armed forces after graduation, despite the army putting a ceiling on the number of students allowed in ROTC.
Sexual misconduct discussed, new climate survey announced at Ohio University's Campus Conversation
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Sep. 29, 2015Tuesday night, members of the Athens community along with students, faculty and staff at Ohio University gathered to discuss sexual misconduct.
Students benefit from holding multiple positions in OU Student Senate
Sep. 29, 2015Multiple positions let students explore interests and get more involved.
Student Senate to discuss election reform, filling vacant Arts and Sciences seat
By Maygan Beeler | Sep. 29, 2015Ohio University Student Senate will discuss reforming senate elections and separating the Arts and Sciences senator position into two seats.
Pair of Ohio University grad students push heart rate technology for youth sports
By Jeremy Hill | Sep. 29, 2015Grads testing the technology out with local hockey and soccer teams and are working on a plan for expansion.
University speechwriter helps Jenny Hall-Jones bring her speeches to life
Sep. 29, 2015Becca Lachman is the writer and editor for OU's Division of Student Affairs, where she helps Hall-Jones in the speech writing process.
OU Student Union publishes response to administrators’ sexual assault video
By Taylor Maple | Sep. 28, 2015Student Union members question if sexual assault is OUPD’s top priority.
Bryan Hall staff members notified residents Monday they are addressing a flea problem
Sep. 28, 2015Bryan Hall’s basement will be closed until Wednesday due to reports of fleas.
Mandatory reporters will be present at Tuesday’s Campus Conversation on sexual misconduct
Sep. 28, 2015The first Campus Conversation of the year will take place Tuesday and discuss sexual misconduct in response to the film The Hunting Ground.
Ohio University has lower ACT scores than other public Ohio colleges, despite breaking its record
By Alex Meyer | Sep. 27, 2015The average composite ACT of this year’s entering freshman class was 24.1, the highest in the university’s history.
Double Take: Ohio University students faced housing problems after World War II
By Maygan Beeler | Sep. 27, 2015A lack of student housing near Ohio University was considered OU’s “number one problem” after an influx of veterans taking advantage of the G.I. bill flooded campus after World War II.
Ohio University's proposed mass email policy raises questions about First Amendment rights
By Kyra Cobb | Sep. 24, 2015Under the policy, the Office Information and Technology would monitor mass email requests and forward them to University Communications and Marketing and university administrators.
Ohio University’s Promise Lives Campaign exceeds goal, raises more than $500 million
Sep. 24, 2015Ohio University’s Promise Lives Campaign wrapped up on June 30 with over $500 million collected in support of students, faculty, programs, outreach and facilities.
Construction in front of Ping completed after repairing steam line
By Taylor Maple | Sep. 24, 2015Construction to repair a leaking steam line in front of Ping Center has completed this month after beginning this summer.
Ohio University has another record-breaking freshman class; near top in list of fastest-growing schools
By Maria DeVito | Sep. 24, 2015This is the ninth year in a row OU's overall enrollment has increased as well, landing it on The Chronicle of Higher Education's fastest growing colleges list.
