Post Haste: There's a new student trustee at OU; today is women's equality day
By Jonny Palermo | Aug. 26, 2016Your daily Athens newsletter.
NEWS BLOGS
Ex Post Facto: Week one is in the books
By Jeremy Hill | Aug. 26, 2016The Post looked at OU executive salaries this week, and the Athens mayor reminded us jaywalking is illegal.
Girl reports kidnapping attempt near West Elementary to Athens Police Department
By Bailey Gallion | Aug. 26, 2016The report describes the suspect as about 5 feet 8 inches, skinny with red hair with black highlights and a thick black beard. The case remains under investigation.
OU Board of Trustees discusses enrollment, future of Park Place
By Megan Henry , Dina Berliner and Kailtin Coward | Aug. 25, 2016According to Trustee Victor Goodman, retention rates, or the rate of students continuing at OU from freshman to sophomore year, has gone up two percent in the past year — a number that OU President Roderick McDavis said is “huge” in comparison to other universities.
OU professors replace pricey textbooks with digital alternatives
By Julia Fair | Aug. 25, 2016Some Ohio University professors ditch the textbooks for online resources that can save students money.
Clinton campaign field office comes to Athens
By Nora Jaara | Aug. 25, 2016The Democratic presidential nominee expands her ground game in Ohio.
Grant to Ohio University slated to bolster jobs in Appalachia
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 25, 2016The grant will allow OU to team up with the Muskingum County Business Incubator and expand their resources.
Happy birthday, Yosemite: the National Parks Service turned 100 this week
By Jessica Hill | Aug. 25, 2016You can get into any national park for free this weekend.
International cardiology award goes to OU professor
By Bailey Gallion | Aug. 25, 2016Tadeusz Malinski, an OU chemistry and biochemistry professor, won the Albrecht Fleckenstein Memorial Award for his cardiovascular research.
OU's new student trustee balances class, clubs and representing the student body
By Maddie Capron | Aug. 25, 2016Junior Brooke Mauro is ready to help select a new president for the university and bridge the divide between the Board of Trustees and students.
Post Haste: Find out who at OU gets paid the most; 'The Post' goes weekly
By Rebekah Barnes | Aug. 25, 2016Your daily Athens newsletter.
Bobcats by the Numbers: OU’s tuition costs rank high among Ohio MAC universities
By Megan Henry | Aug. 24, 2016The cost to attend OU for in-state freshman is $5,872 per semester, while the cost for an out-of-state freshman is $10,604 per semester.
Bernie Sanders supporters look to Clinton, and Stein to meet their political ideals
By William T. Perkins | Aug. 24, 2016With Bernie Sanders out of the running, many of his supporters in Athens are turning to Hillary Clinton, but some are seeking other alternatives.
Student Senate: First meeting marks history and welcomes new faces
By Madeleine Peck | Aug. 24, 2016Senate voted to approve four resolutions and heard a presentation from President Hannah Clouser and Chief of Staff Landen Lama about “Student Senate 101.”
OU study abroad programs will continue despite an increase in Zika cases
By Nora Jaara | Aug. 24, 2016Zika cases associated with travel to heavily affected areas account for most local cases.
President McDavis gave his last State of the University speech
By Bailey Gallion | Aug. 24, 2016McDavis said he was "confident that the state of the university is strong" in his address to staff and faculty at Margaret M. Walter Memorial Hall on Wednesday.
Athletic coaches and OU President McDavis top salary list for 2016-17
By Kaitlin Coward | Aug. 24, 2016Football coach Frank Solich and men's basketball coach Saul Phillips will make more than McDavis, who will receive $500,000 for the 2016-17 academic year.
'Trump' barraged with pies in his face
By Luke O'Roark | Aug. 24, 2016A political activist group allowed students to pie Donald Trump to raise awareness about clean energy.
OU Board of Trustees to discuss future of Park Place and building renovations
By Megan Henry | Aug. 24, 2016The board will meet Thursday at OU’s Dublin Campus.
Post Haste: Freshman class time lapse; traditional meal plans can buy meals for others now
By Jonny Palermo | Aug. 24, 2016A Twitter user has uploaded a time lapse of the class of 2020 group photo.
