Medical students face 11th straight tuition hike
By Pamela Engel | Apr. 1, 2012Ohio University medical students could face a 5 percent tuition hike next year if the Board of Trustees approves a proposed increase.
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Family, friends memorialize former interim dean of OU-HCOM
By Tim Tripp | Apr. 1, 2012Amid searches for new Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine administrators, members of the college took time Saturday to mourn the death of a former interim dean.
University officials hope new contract will decrease printing costs
By Alex Felser | Apr. 1, 2012Two weeks after a heated Faculty Senate discussion involving a new university printing contract, faculty are waiting for a decision to be made on their latest resolution.
Student scalpers profit from Khalifa
By Allan Smith | Mar. 29, 2012Within two hours of tickets for Wiz Khalifa’s Convo Concert going on sale, the most coveted seats had already been snagged, leaving the rest of the Pittsburgh-based rapper’s fans subjected to the back rows.
Semester switch offers earlier classes
By Alex Felser | Mar. 29, 2012Students struggling to wake up for early classes this quarter might need an extra shot of espresso in their coffee when Ohio University’s first semester kicks off this fall.
Bill's passing leaves OU one step closer to $18.6M in infrastructure aid
By Pamela Engel | Mar. 29, 2012The Ohio legislature has passed a bill that allocates $18.6 million to Ohio University’s Athens campus for the purpose of fixing the university’s aging infrastructure.
Uptown parking garage brings in revenue, saving Athens money
By Lucas Daprile | Mar. 29, 2012With more than 300 spaces and more than $250,000 generated in 2011, the Athens Parking Garage has been both a source of revenue and additional parking for the city.
OU student organizing charity bike ride for injured friend recovering from crash
By Lindsay Friedman | Mar. 29, 2012While many students were partying on the sandy shores during spring break, Hocking College student Grace Wyatt was fighting for her life.
'Justice for Trayvon'
By Brian Vadakin, Hannah Yang | Mar. 28, 2012It only took minutes for the solemn and silent expressions of more than 250 hoodie-clad Ohio University students, faculty members and Athens residents to erupt into chants of justice for a slain Florida teen.
Boost from application fees could pad OU coffers
By Brian Vadakin | Mar. 28, 2012Fee money gathered from an increased number of Ohio University undergraduate applications could provide a cushion for the university’s General Fund — even if it doesn’t mean higher enrollment numbers next year.
Applicant surge might not result in higher enrollment
By Pamela Engel | Mar. 28, 2012Low-end estimates for the upcoming academic year indicate that enrollment might remain flat, even though Ohio University has received a record number of applications this year.
Speaking Bobcats honored in Columbus
By Pat Holmes | Mar. 28, 2012The Ohio University Speech and Debate team traveled to the state capital yesterday to be honored for its recent success.
Secret-compartment bill aims to curb drug trafficking in Ohio
By Kaitlynn Grady | Mar. 28, 2012After the Ohio State Highway Patrol saw about a 30 percent increase in drug violations throughout the state so far this year, Ohio legislators are considering taking further measures to prevent drug trafficking in the state.
Limited hours leaves 'Nest' empty
By Brandon Carte | Mar. 28, 2012Four months and more than $40,000 later, the doors to a newly renovated basement floor in Boyd Hall remain locked — for all but 1.5 hours each day.
Innovation Center diving into 2 new projects
By Brandon Carte | Mar. 28, 2012Ohio University’s Innovation Center will launch two new programs this year with the goal of eventually producing and selling a new “digital media” product.
Athens makeup artist lights up local lip-gloss market with her creation
By Sara Lowenstein | Mar. 28, 2012They say her lip gloss is cool, her lip gloss is poppin’. In the words of rapper Lil’ Mama, a local makeup artist’s new line will have women loving the way they put it on so perfect.
