Duane Nellis talks about diversity, discusses hopes for presidency
By Taylor Snyder | June 19, 2017Nellis wants to create an inclusive campus and reach out to more of OU’s community.
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Ohio University’s Upward Bound program will continue despite grant denial
By Bailey Gallion | June 19, 2017The $160,000 the university needs to continue the program through the summer will come from Ohio University President Duane Nellis’ strategic reserve funds.
Assistant Dean of Students Jamie Patton has accepted a job at Cal Poly
By Megan Henry | June 19, 2017Patton has worked as OU’s assistant dean of students since 2014.
11 craziest moments of 'House of Cards' season 5
By Jess Umbarger | June 18, 2017House of Cards season 5 doesn’t let up on the antics of Frank Underwood.
Movie Review: 'All Eyez On Me' portrays Tupac as enigmatic, complex and, well, human
By Cameron Fields | June 18, 2017"All Eyez On Me" did a solid job of portraying Tupac Shakur, showing his multiple sides.
Review: Lorde comes to terms with life’s imperfections on ‘Melodrama’
By Alex McCann | June 18, 2017On her masterful sophomore album, Lorde swaps dark bass for pulsing synths and teenage angst for mature acceptance.
10 little-known Netflix movies to check out
By Emily Doll | June 16, 2017Along with popular, commonly watched films, Netflix offers a wide array of little-known ones just as well done.
Ohio University’s Upward Bound program canceled after losing funding
By Maggie Campbell | June 16, 2017After the U.S. Department of Education rejected the grant renewal for OU's Upward Bound, the program is shutting down due to lack of monetary support.
‘Pretty Little Liars’ reunites all of the original couples — maybe
By Georgia Davis | June 14, 2017One couple got married, while all of the others hooked up.
OU vows to combat climate change despite U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement
By Abbey Marshall | June 13, 2017OU joined a national coalition to fight climate change on President Nellis’ first day in office.
City Council: Members discuss ban on conversion therapy
By Bennett Leckrone | June 12, 2017Athens City Council members heard from advocates against conversion therapy at their meeting on Monday night.
Ohio University President Duane Nellis names David Descutner interim executive vice president and provost
By Lauren Fisher | June 12, 2017David Descutner, who retired in 2015, served as interim president during the transition between former President McDavis and Nellis.
OU President Duane Nellis gets Bobcat ID, breakfast with Mayor Steve Patterson and Athens leaders
By Meagan Hall | June 12, 2017Ohio University President Duane Nellis also met with new students attending Bobcat Student Orientation during his first day.
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ suspends production after misconduct allegations
By Georgia Davis | June 12, 2017The incident was said to involve Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson.
Duane Nellis takes office as 21st President of Ohio University
By Lauren Fisher | June 12, 2017Following a nearly year-long national search process, Duane Nellis has succeeded Roderick McDavis as OU president.
A rainbow horse was at Athens Pride Fest because why not
By Mae Yen Yap | June 11, 2017Athens happens.
Tom Davis appointed interim VP of Advancement, interim president and CEO of Ohio University Foundation
By Lauren Fisher | June 11, 2017Davis will serve in an interim role until the university finds a permanent replacement for Bryan Benchoff, who announced in April he would be stepping down.
No need for Uber or Lyft — Liberty Mobility Now is coming to Athens
By Kaitlyn McGarvey | June 10, 2017The cost per ride in Athens County is $1.25 per mile with a $1.10 booking fee.
New Yorkers are putting their dogs in bags — and Twitter is loving it
By Jess Umbarger | June 9, 2017New Yorkers have taken to putting all dogs, no matter the size, into bags in order to travel on the subway.
Fun News Friday: 'Wonder Woman' becomes most tweeted-about movie of 2017; peacock damages $500 worth of alcohol
By Maddie Capron | June 9, 2017The Cavaliers are down 3-0, but Luna the cat celebrated her 15th birthday and Apple is decluttering your iPhone screen.
