Board of Trustees approves renovations
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 10, 2013At 12:34 p.m. Friday, the Board of Trustees meeting was adjourned, resulting in a handful of passed resolutions, one of which will cost the university millions of dollars.
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Of total fee, 2nd-highest share goes to Student Affairs
By Will Drabold | Feb. 10, 2013The motto “proper planning prevents poor performance” headlines Ohio University’s Division of Student Affairs website. Though plans change, Student Affairs can count on receiving 20 percent of the General Fee during the 2012–13 academic year — the second most behind Athletics.
Students control only fraction of fee's millions
By Will Drabold | Feb. 10, 2013Funding hundreds of activities, sports, departments and salaries, Ohio University’s General Fee provides key day-to-day support throughout campus — though students only directly have a say in the use of 1.8 percent, or $469,127, of the millions they pay.
Kasich's proposed budget impacts higher education
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 9, 2013Ohio University President Roderick McDavis sent a campus-wide email to students Friday, outlining projected funding figures for fiscal year 2014.
Students, mayor take 'plunge' to raise Special Olympics funds
By Hannah Yang | Feb. 9, 2013From bearded ladies to a herd of people dressed like penguins being chased by a ringmaster, 215 Ohio University students and Athens residents took the sixth annual Polar Plunge at Lake Snowden Saturday.
Campuswide events draw in students, sibs
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Feb. 9, 2013Ohio University more closely resembled a playground than a college campus this weekend.
Stephanie Davidson named interim chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 7, 2013Stephanie Davidson was named interim chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents to replace Jim Petro, who recently retired.
Street fest, Moms Weekend overlap could have positive effects
By Kaitlynn Grady | Feb. 7, 2013During this year’s Mill Fest, Ohio University moms might be among the partiers playing beer pong on porches.
Top administrators discuss debt, Athletics
By Will Drabold | Feb. 7, 2013CHILLICOTHE — In their first meeting of 2013, Ohio University’s Board of Trustees met Thursday to open a two-day meeting at OU’s Chillicothe campus.
Hocking College's enrollment has fallen in past 2 years
By Allan Smith, Kelly Fisher | Feb. 7, 2013Hocking College has lost a third of its student body since Spring 2010 and is losing millions of dollars as a result.
Board of Trustees approve all resolutions at Chillicothe meeting
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 7, 2013CHILLICOTHE—The Board of Trustees had its first full board meeting of the year with more than 60 people in attendance, forcing some attendees to stand in the back.
Sibs Bash, stargazing included in weekend itinerary
By Hayley Ross | Feb. 7, 2013Siblings of all ages will visit campus this weekend to get a taste of the college life, and Ohio University is hosting a variety of events to accommodate them.
Glouster man sentenced to 16 years for armed robbery, other charges
By Marika Lee | Feb. 6, 2013A third man involved in a drug-motivated armed robbery pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 16 years in prison Thursday.
Board of Trustees to gather and discuss financial plans
By Brandon Carte | Feb. 6, 2013Ohio University’s Board of Trustees will convene at Ohio’s first capital, Chillicothe, Thursday and Friday to discuss the guaranteed tuition model, debt and various construction projects.
Inman given life without parole for deadly crime
By Marika Lee | Feb. 6, 2013A Ross County jury decided Wednesday afternoon that William “Bill” Inman will spend life in prison for murdering his daughter-in-law.
Men's Basketball: Energetic play, anticipatory defense key for next game
By JIM RYAN | Feb. 6, 2013Ohio coach Jim Christian has preached a proactive defensive approach all season and got the result he yearned for Wednesday when the Bobcats held Ball State to a dismal offensive output.
OU executives visit Student Senate, discuss guaranteed tuition
By Jillian Bloemer | Feb. 6, 2013Ohio University Student Senate welcomed Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit and Vice President for Finance and Administration Stephen Golding to Wednesday’s meeting. Benoit and Golding presented about the possibility of guaranteed tuition at OU.
Culinary Services strives to meet students' special dietary needs
By Olivia Hitchcock | Feb. 6, 2013Ohio University’s Culinary Services aims to serve students’ dietary needs, but one program has gone largely unused.
Southeast Engine keyboardist to perform at Donkey with long-time friend, collaborator
By Dylan Sams | Feb. 6, 2013Two friends, songwriters and band mates, will join each other on stage Friday night, where their relationship will link their own two sets together.
