An Ohio University police lieutenant has filed a lawsuit against the university and its police department for allegedly failing to pay all of his wages while on paid administrative leave.
After having a home-court advantage throughout the CollegeInsider.com Tournament, the Ohio men’s basketball team’s three-game postseason run yielded a substantial price tag.
Three members of Ohio University's Board of Trustees will meet privately this weekend to review the university's president.
Harry Wyatt, an architect and adminstrator who has spearheaded millions of dollars in new campus construction, has left Ohio University.
Developments over the past year concerning The Ridges, the former Athens Lunatic Asylum, have hinted that Ohio University might be interested in preserving the historic site and not tearing it down, at least entirely.
Athens isn’t a big city by any measure, but there’s no shortage of public transportation options to get you from point A to point B.
Transitioning to college life can present many challenges for new Ohio University students, but avoiding the ‘Freshman 15’ shouldn’t be one. Whether you like to walk, run, swim, skate or move in a plethora of different ways, OU has several facilities to meet your active desires:
Whether you want to pad your resume, give back to the community or knock out some court-ordered service hours, Athens has a number of volunteer opportunities for Ohio University students.
Forget taking out a loan for school — these days textbooks practically require mortgages.
Athens made headlines throughout the state — and the world — during Ohio University’s most recent academic year.
Some incoming freshmen just can’t handle Athens after dark, Pat McGee, managing attorney for Ohio University’s Student Legal Services, said. Those students could receive burdensome tickets and court dates before they even get their first exam grade back.
When first exploring campus, Ohio University leaders hope students will come to recognize Baker University Center as their home base. Here’s a breakdown of how Baker’s five floors offer students a place to seek guidance, attend events, grab fuel and study in comfortable, private areas:
Ohio University’s party school reputation, perpetuated every year during spring fest season as the Internet is littered with viral videos and photos of students ripping shots and bonging beers, is still very much intact but also seems to be waning.
Though few know all the names and locations of Ohio University’s more than 240 buildings, there are a few no freshman can function without. And because of OU’s 210-year history, most of the campus’ buildings hold more than just coursework and student files.
Last summer, Samantha Gogol’s orientation did not go as planned. All the “good time slots” and “good classes” were full, she recalls.
A one-time deputy sheriff may soon be added to the list of law enforcement officials who are facing or recently faced criminal charges in Athens County.
So your parents are hours away and you’re left awkwardly making small-talk with your roommate. Now what?
On April 23, Ohio University’s Student Senate wrapped up one of its most memorable years to date, which included negative national headlines and a controversial election. But this year could be one of the most groundbreaking and divisive ever for the body, which functions as the representative of OU students.
Freshman year means experiencing all of the local attractions that Athens County has to offer — and now, it also means bypassing some of them.
After living and working in Athens for decades, many city officials know how to spot a freshman.
Solutions by The State News