OU announces Jackie Rees Ulmer to be new College of Business dean
By Abby Miller | Dec. 14, 2020Jackie Rees Ulmer will be the first woman to serve as the College of Business dean.
NEWS BLOGS
TV Review: The first ‘Euphoria’ special episode is the therapy you didn’t know you needed
By Riley Runnells | Dec. 10, 2020Zendaya and Domingo Coleman both should be nominated for Emmys based on this episode alone.
Interim dean of College of Health Sciences and Professions announced
By Emma Skidmore | Dec. 9, 2020John McCarthy will serve as interim dean through the 2021-2022 school year or until a permanent dean is announced.
Ohio University travel restrictions to remain in place for Spring Semester
By Abby Miller | Dec. 9, 2020The policy applies to university-sponsored programs and third-party international travel opportunities.
Coronavirus: Athens County reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths
By Abby Miller | Dec. 8, 2020The county has reported six coronavirus-related deaths over the course of the pandemic.
ACSD announces return to remote learning
By Emma Skidmore | Dec. 8, 2020Students will be learning remotely from Jan. 4, 2021 to Jan. 22, 2021.
Blast from the Past Album Review: ScHoolboy Q comes into his own on triumphant breakout album ‘Oxymoron’
By Camden Gilreath | Dec. 8, 2020The Black rapper sets himself apart from his contemporaries with unflinching style and dour lyricism.
City Council: Renewal of police contract discussed, Complete Streets policy adopted
By Kyra Leckrone | Dec. 8, 2020Athens City Council met Monday to discuss the renewal of a contract between the city of Athens and the Athens City Fraternal Order of Police.
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren aims to mobilize students for student loan debt cancelation
By Abby Miller | Dec. 7, 2020Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s call for up to $50,000 in student debt to be canceled per individual could effectively wipe out debt for three in every four people.
As COVID-19 cases rise, Athens businesses prepare for students to return for Spring Semester
By Sophia Young | Dec. 6, 2020Here’s a look at how several Athens businesses are preparing to handle the influx of students set to return to campus in the Spring.
Coronavirus: Ohio governor announces initial plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
By Emma Skidmore | Dec. 4, 2020Phase 1A will include healthcare workers and those who live and work in group care facilities.
2021 Warner Bros. films to be released in hybrid model; here’s how local businesses are preparing for Spring Semester
By Abby Miller | Dec. 4, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
Athens-based company leads charge in fight against COVID-19
By Ryan Maxin | Dec. 3, 2020Stirling Ultracold has developed freezers that could hold a possible vaccine for COVID-19.
The most iconic Christmas movies, ranked
By Juliana Colant | Dec. 3, 2020Need some Christmas movie inspiration? Here’s how the tried and true compare to each other.
2020 Christmas gift guide for every relationship stage
By Emma Dollenmayer | Dec. 3, 2020Ladies, buy your man that PlayStation 5.
LeBron James signs extension with Lakers; see what it was like to be an HCOM student this semester
By Melody Feazell | Dec. 3, 2020Your daily Athens newsletter.
Student Senate: Body rounds out the semester with four new appointments
By Grant Ritchey | Dec. 2, 2020A LGBTQA+ Affairs Senator was one of those positions filled.
Medical, nursing students adapt education for the COVID-19 pandemic
By Maya Morita | Dec. 2, 2020Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students have had to adapt to coursework and labs online.
Police Blotter: Man steals snacks from car; catalytic converters continue to be stolen
By Grant Ritchey | Dec. 2, 2020Read about the latest crimes in the Athens County, Ohio, area.
