Ohio University engineering professor named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
By Kaitlin Coward | Jan. 6, 2016Sunggyu Lee, a professor of chemical and biomedical engineering, was honored for his work with alternative energy sources.
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Ohio University turns down upperclassmen for on-campus housing
Jan. 5, 2016Jneanne Hacker, director for Business Operations and Conference Services, emailed students informing them that the university is unable to offer them housing for the 2016-2017 academic year.
New members of Athens City Council sworn into office for first meeting of the year
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Jan. 4, 2016With the swearing in of two new council members, Athens City Council began the new year with emergency repairs and a poet laureate.
Ohio University student who threatened to 'kill a cop' faces new charges in Athens County court
By Julia Fair | Dec. 30, 2015Nickolaus D. Russell, a suspended Ohio University student, no longer has terroristic charges filed against him.
Ohio University and Athens police still searching for suspects in thefts
By Bailey Gallion | Dec. 29, 2015Video surveillance captured footage of suspects stealing catalytic converters from a parked car.
Ohio University senior died in car crash this Wednesday in New Mexico
By William T. Perkins | Dec. 18, 2015Kyra Willner's friends remember her for her spontaneity and love of travel.
Athens Mayor-elect Steve Patterson to be sworn in this Monday
By Kaitlin Fochesato | Dec. 18, 2015Athens City Councilman Steve Patterson, D-At Large, will be sworn in as mayor on Dec. 21 in a public ceremony at the Athens City Building.
Athens gains new city council members, businesses during this Fall Semester
By Julia Fair | Dec. 16, 2015This fall, local law enforcement also saw an increase in reports of sex-related crimes.
Illegal left turns on Bobcat Lane concern for Athens, Ohio University law enforcement officials
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 16, 2015OUPD officers issued 17 traffic citations to drivers making illegal turns onto Ohio University’s Bobcat Lane last week.
Ohio University president saw raise; OU named top party school by Playboy during Fall Semester
By Megan Henry | Dec. 16, 2015From faculty resignations, to a fraternity investigation and a Playboy party school ranking, Ohio University had a busy Fall Semester.
Ohio University projects multi-million dollar budget deficit, according to preliminary numbers
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Dec. 16, 2015This year’s $3.3 million deficit will be covered through budget revisions and internal reserves.
Plan to watch the last GOP presidential debate of the year? Try this drinking game
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 15, 2015Enjoy a drinking game as nine Republican candidates square up Tuesday night.
Heritage Community Clinic is named Ohio’s Free Clinic of the Year
Dec. 15, 2015The community clinic at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine was named the state’s Free Clinic of the Year.
More than 150 students are scheduled to stay on campus during Winter Break
Dec. 14, 2015Fenzel House and Sargent Hall are housing more than 150 students over Winter Break.
Athens City Council recognizes exiting members, approves three-year agreement with trade union
By Alyse Peck | Dec. 14, 2015Athens City Council recognized three exiting members last night and approved an ordinance that will adopt a three year agreement with the American Federation.
Here are five people you meet when holiday shopping
By Alexis Eichelberger | Dec. 14, 2015We can always count on seeing a few kinds of people while we’re out shopping.
Ohio University student sues university for damage to her car
Dec. 14, 2015Ohio University is being sued after a CATS bus hit a students car.
Dean of Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts resigns
By MERYL GOTTLIEB | Dec. 11, 2015After being in the position for more than two years, Margaret Kennedy-Dygas has resigned as the dean of the OU College of Fine Arts.
Advisory council recommends increased tuition for new Ohio University freshmen
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Dec. 11, 2015Ohio University's budget planning council voted to recommend a 1.7 percent tuition increase for next year, among other cost increases. If approved, a tuition increase discussed Friday night would increase costs for incoming freshmen at Ohio University for the seventh-consecutive year and more than $2,800 since 2009-10.
Former Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly continues push for release from prison
By EMILY BOHATCH | Dec. 10, 2015Former Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly’s lawyer filed a brief outlining the details of his appeal on Dec. 9.
