Athens Books to Prisoners provides educational materials for incarcerated persons
The nonprofit organization sends books to prisoners in Ohio upon request.
Athens City School Board: Constructions updates, EdChoice program discussed
The Athens City School Board saw updated rendering of the new elementary schools.
Three new models for general education being considered
The three models all have different points on the education spectrum.
Athens Books to Prisoners provides educational materials for incarcerated persons
The nonprofit organization sends books to prisoners in Ohio upon request.
Athens schools adapting to remote learning for remainder of the year
ACSD is providing students with resources for the transition to online learning.
Athens City School Board: Constructions updates, EdChoice program discussed
The Athens City School Board saw updated rendering of the new elementary schools.
Athens City School District ranks higher in state when adjusted for poverty
Due to poverty in Athens County, standardized test scores are often not the best judge of students’ academic achievement.
Three new models for general education being considered
The three models all have different points on the education spectrum.
Board of Trustees plans for declining enrollment numbers
Enrollment is declining, but graduating classes are growing.
Faculty Senate: General education reform, software policy issues discussed
Faculty Senate heard from OU President Duane Nellis on the suspension of fraternities on campus.
Ohio University reimagines general education to better meet student needs
OU’s curriculum is behind competing universities.
Student Senate: President Nellis presents on Ohio University’s progress
President Nellis talks with student senate on the need to enhance OU’s academic reputation.
Arian Smedley wins First Ward representative, Alexander Local School District passes tax levy
Arian Smedley will fill the position of Kent Butler, who has served on City Council for 11 years.
Three people were appointed to be deans at Ohio University regional campuses
The Eastern Campus will get a new interim dean and interim associate dean, the Chillicothe Campus will get an interim dean and there will be a new interim executive dean for regional higher education.
Ohio House bill could negate the Freedom of Expression passed by OU
House Bill 88 would prohibit Ohio universities from restricting free expression rights.
OU suspended from Campus Pride Index
The university would be suspended from a minimum of 20 months or until deemed appropriate.
Next dean of College of Arts and Sciences announced
Ohio University will have a new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in July.
Athens high school principal to retire, ACSD nursing staff awarded Everyday Hero Award
David Hanning will be retiring after spending over 20 years with the district.
Common Application and marketing aim to help Ohio University applicants
Ohio University joined the Common Application during the 2017 cycle.
New interim executive dean for regional higher education announced
Pennington will continue to serve as the southern campus dean as well.
How Student Senate, other student governments are taking action on Title IX changes
Student Senate does not believe the changes to Title IX will benefit students at OU or other universities.
Executive dean of Regional Higher Education to retire
Bill Willan has been at Ohio University for 20 years.
OU sees decreased funding for faculty, increased wages and salaries
Many colleges have been affected by the lack of funding, including Scripps.
