Athens City School Board: Constructions updates, EdChoice program discussed
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 20, 2020The Athens City School Board saw updated rendering of the new elementary schools.
EDUCATION
Athens City School District ranks higher in state when adjusted for poverty
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 16, 2020Due 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
By Maddie Bussert | Oct. 15, 2019The three models all have different points on the education spectrum.
Board of Trustees plans for declining enrollment numbers
By News Staff Report | Oct. 10, 2019Enrollment is declining, but graduating classes are growing.
Faculty Senate: General education reform, software policy issues discussed
By Emma Skidmore | Oct. 7, 2019Faculty Senate heard from OU President Duane Nellis on the suspension of fraternities on campus.
Ohio University reimagines general education to better meet student needs
By Maddie Bussert | Oct. 2, 2019OU’s curriculum is behind competing universities.
Student Senate: President Nellis presents on Ohio University’s progress
By Regan Gray | Sep. 25, 2019President 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
By Nolan Simmons | May 8, 2019Arian 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
By Nolan Simmons | Apr. 25, 2019The 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
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 23, 2019House Bill 88 would prohibit Ohio universities from restricting free expression rights.
OU suspended from Campus Pride Index
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 23, 2019The university would be suspended from a minimum of 20 months or until deemed appropriate.
Next dean of College of Arts and Sciences announced
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 23, 2019Ohio 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
By Nolan Simmons | Apr. 19, 2019David Hanning will be retiring after spending over 20 years with the district.
Common Application and marketing aim to help Ohio University applicants
By Abby Miller | Apr. 15, 2019Ohio University joined the Common Application during the 2017 cycle.
New interim executive dean for regional higher education announced
By Abby Miller | Apr. 11, 2019Pennington will continue to serve as the southern campus dean as well.
How Student Senate, other student governments are taking action on Title IX changes
By Chloe Meyers | Apr. 7, 2019Student 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
By Sarah M. Penix | Apr. 4, 2019Bill Willan has been at Ohio University for 20 years.
OU sees decreased funding for faculty, increased wages and salaries
By Colt Austen | Mar. 29, 2019Many colleges have been affected by the lack of funding, including Scripps.
Athens City School District supports local first responders with donated school bus, rescue training at East Elementary
By Nolan Simmons | Mar. 27, 2019AFD will hold a school bus-specific vehicle extrication class at home rather than at the Ohio Fire Academy in Reynoldsburg.
Finalists to interview for dean of OU's College of Arts and Sciences next week
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 27, 2019Students, faculty members and staff will be able to provide anonymous feedback on the candidates.
