Furlough-reduced OU faculty and staff to be fully refunded through operational surplus
By Ashley Beach | June 11, 2021Incoming Ohio University President Hugh Sherman was involved in the decision-making process.
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OU names Mateo Remsburg as the next assistant vice president for enrollment and director of undergraduate admissions
By Molly Wilson | June 11, 2021During Remsburg’s time at the University of Utah, the university saw its largest and most diverse first-year class size in the institution’s history.
TV Review: Loki’s premiere opens up intriguing possibilities for the future of the MCU
By Zach James | June 11, 2021The premiere episode is the best opening episode Marvel has released to date.
How last summer’s mass layoffs continue to affect the OU community
By Molly Wilson | June 10, 2021Professors have been worried about the future of academic programs with the recent cuts.
OU student organizations rely on social media to recruit new members among uncertainty of in-person recruitment
By Claire Schiopota | June 10, 2021After only one semester as a student organization, OU ALLIES hopes to expand its reach by more than word of mouth.
Outgoing OU President Duane Nellis takes paid professional leave, won’t teach until 2022
By Abby Neff | June 10, 2021Nellis will take a professional leave of absence until December and be paid the annual base salary he made as president until July 2022.
Athens, OU leaders thought they deserved a say in the university’s next president. The decision happened without them.
By Molly Wilson and Ryan Maxin | June 10, 2021Groups like Faculty Senate and the American Association of University Professors hoped for more representation and transparency during the appointment process.
Madison Square Garden, Coachella, Broadway announce their returns; OU announces fully vaccinated individuals exempt from asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
By Olivia Roman | June 9, 2021Your daily Athens newsletter.
OU announces fully vaccinated individuals exempt from asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
By Molly Wilson | June 8, 2021Following updates to statewide and CDC COVID-19 guidelines, Ohio University continues to make adjustments to their public health guidelines.
City Council: Source of income housing discrimination banned, Athens partners with OU for wastewater COVID-19 surveillance
By Sophia Young | June 7, 2021Council also canceled a hiring freeze review that was established during the beginning of the pandemic.
Students grapple with potential obstacles, drawbacks of summer courses
By Claire Schiopota | June 4, 2021Deontae Brown, a sophomore studying anthropology, is living on campus this summer without a meal plan while enrolled in OU summer courses.
Hugh Sherman to earn nearly half a million as OU’s 22nd president
By Jack Knudson | June 3, 2021Sherman’s salary is not subject to any decreases by the Board of Trustees and may only be increased based on the allowance of OU’s financial situation.
Athens City Council Candidate Iris Virjee gives insight on her campaign platform
By Anna Millar | June 2, 2021Iris Virjee announced she was running for City Council on May 11.
TV Review: Bo Burnham's 'Inside' is a visually beautiful, unique masterpiece
By Zach James | June 1, 2021Burnham’s long overdue return to comedy is a hilarious and honest look into his quarantined mind.
OU revises face covering, physical distancing protocols
By Ryan Maxin | June 1, 2021Revisions include changes to face covering and physical distancing measures, among others.
Athens Police Department reports fatal altercation near Court Street
By Molly Wilson | June 1, 2021There is currently an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council awarded $100,000 to expand renewable energy access in Athens County
By Ryan Maxin | May 30, 2021The grant will be used to provide free solar assessments for businesses and agricultural producers in Athens.
Athens County Sheriff’s Office reports missing 16-year-old
By Ryan Maxin | May 29, 2021Angelina “Rose” Glover has been missing since May 28.
Coronavirus: New death reported in Athens County
By Ryan Maxin | May 28, 2021The total number of deaths in the county currently stands at 60.
OU Board of Trustees appoints Hugh Sherman as OU’s 22nd president
By Jack Knudson and Abby Neff | May 27, 2021The announcement follows outgoing President Duane Nellis’ decision to step down and return to the classroom as an OU faculty member.
