BREAKING: Brian Bridges to leave Ohio University
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 10, 2012Brian Bridges, Ohio University's vice provost for diversity, access and equity, will leave OU next month.
NEWS BLOGS
Board of Trustees to convene in Lancaster next week
By Rebecca McKinsey | Jan. 10, 2012After an eventful Fall Quarter meeting, Ohio University's Board of Trustees will address just three consent-agenda resolutions at its Lancaster session next week.
Nelsonville City Council tosses around revised plans for out-of-date waste processing
By Allison Wichie | Jan. 9, 2012The discussion of Nelsonville City Council’s first meeting in the new year quickly turned trashy. The majority of the meeting was spent reviewing the local plan for trash removal for 2012, which was first read at council last night.
New dean searches to use familiar process
By Alex Felser | Jan. 9, 2012After the completion of three dean searches — one of which will need to be repeated — last year, Ohio University is ringing in the new year with three more national searches for positions needing to be filled.
Bias steps aside, Hecht steps up
Jan. 9, 2012Last week, the Athens County Democratic Party officially announced the resignation of Bill Bias as Democratic leader, making way for Athens City Auditor, Kathy Hecht.
Baker Center Lounge reopens for student use
By Brian Vadakin | Jan. 9, 2012Ohio University students looking for a quiet relaxation space in Baker University Center will finally have somewhere to go.
'Cup of Court' to caffeinate students' midday strolls
By Brian Vadakin | Jan. 9, 2012University Programming Council will provide a midday caffeine fix for Ohio University students today with its third annual “Cup of Court” event.
Locals challenge Chauncey closing
By Laura Scheer | Jan. 9, 2012A small room across the street from a local elementary school was packed with citizens concerned that closing Chauncey Elementary could negatively impact the school’s students.
Coin thief confesses to crime
Jan. 9, 2012Athens County Sheriff deputies arrested the culprit of a coin theft in December today after she confessed to the crime.
Dean's focus: improve Graduate College
By Alex Felser | Jan. 9, 2012After a Graduate College dean search that brought three unique finalists to Ohio University’s campus in December, the university ultimately chose a familiar face to head the college.
New stroke treatment quickens recovery for O'Bleness patients
By Sarah Grothjan | Jan. 9, 2012A recent advancement in stroke treatment is sending neurologists throughout Ohio to the bedsides of stroke patients at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.
County Commissioner arrested for domestic violence
By Alex Stuckey | Jan. 9, 2012Athens County Commissioner Mark Sullivan, 52, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence Tuesday night.
J-Bar owner hopes to open tonight
By Alex Stuckey | Jan. 9, 2012Dave Cornwell, new owner of the J-Bar, 41 N. Court St., said he hopes to open the bar this evening.
Rebuilding South from the Green up: Nelson to shutter dining hall in spring for renovations
By Pamela Engel | Jan. 8, 2012Nelson Dining Hall will close Spring Quarter as Ohio University completes its renovation of the building, which eventually will offer a new café and Mediterranean food.
GSS to contemplate comprehensive bus system
By Holly Moody | Jan. 8, 2012Ohio University’s Graduate Student Senate will tackle the Athens bus system at tonight’s meeting.
Lombardi heading to health seminars
By Brian Vadakin | Jan. 8, 2012By sharing strategies and data about high-risk behavior on college campuses, university officials from throughout the country are trying to work together to produce effective policies to protect students.
Student Senate: Fall Quarter resolutions take shape
By SARA JERDE | Jan. 8, 2012Ohio University’s Student Senate last met two months ago, but the work didn’t stop over Winter Intersession.
