NEWS BLOGS
OU student turns self in for Brough House arson
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 3, 2011An Ohio University student was charged with aggravated arson today.
Employee reports assault at West Union Street gas station
By Alex Stuckey | June 3, 2011A West Union Street gas station employee reported being assaulted by a customer today.
Professors earn chance to design own courses
By Alex Felser | June 2, 2011The University Professor Award is one award that brings along an opportunity many professors do not have: teaching a class they created.
Accused rapist formally charged
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 2, 2011A man arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old in May was indicted yesterday for rape, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and gross sexual imposition.
Grants to help address lead dangers for low-income households
By Ryan Clark | June 2, 2011Athens County residents with lead paint in their homes can soon find relief from the metal’s potentially toxic effects after the Ohio Department of Health accepted more than $2 million to identify and treat lead hazards in homes.
Business dean sees ratings remain level
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 2, 2011Editor’s note: This story is the fifth in a five-part series about the provost’s annual evaluations of deans on Ohio University’s Athens campus.
OU-COM dean retains top marks
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 2, 2011Editor’s note: This story is the third in a five-part series about the provost’s annual evaluations of deans on Ohio University’s Athens campus.
McDavis to forward BPC's tuition, housing increases to Board of Trustees
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 2, 2011Ohio University President Roderick McDavis has expressed his support for Budget Planning Council’s tuition and housing increase recommendations.
Russ College dean secures high marks in examination
By Pat Holmes | June 2, 2011Editor’s note: This story is the fourth in a five-part series about the provost’s annual evaluations of deans on Ohio University’s Athens campus.
Student shows possible signs of viral meningitis
By Pamela Engel | June 2, 2011A South Green resident has contracted a probable case of viral meningitis, but Ohio University’s dean of students does not think it is linked to the prior cases of bacterial meningitis.
Two assaults reported June 2
By Alex Stuckey | June 2, 2011Athens Police officers responded to two reported assaults yesterday.
Student Senate: Neader reviews year
By Joe Fox | June 2, 2011Although some of the rhetoric of his campaigning did not translate to policy, outgoing Student Senate President Jesse Neader said he followed through on his promises.
Committee finalizes center suggestions
By Olivia Arbogast | June 2, 2011With the end of Spring Quarter fast approaching, the Ohio University multipurpose center committee is prepared to hand in its final recommendations in the next few days.
Arson caused early-morning Brough House fire
By Rebecca McKinsey | June 2, 2011Officials have determined that arson was the cause of the fire that cleared out Brough House early this morning and caused about $50,000 worth of damage.
Plains woman indicted in murder of stepdaughter
By Alex Stuckey | June 2, 2011A woman from The Plains was indicted yesterday for aggravated murder and endangering children stemming from a reported incident that led to the death of her 4-year-old stepdaughter.
OU announces interim dean to represent Scripps College
By Tristan Navera | June 2, 2011Ohio University has named an interim dean for the Scripps College of Communication.
OU's MBA program receives recognition
By Alex Westerh | June 2, 2011Fortune Magazine recognized Ohio University’s Professional MBA program last month as having the third lowest tuition rate in the country.
Drug, alcohol violators could use new suspension program
By Joe Fox | June 1, 2011Students facing suspension for alcohol or marijuana use might have another option this fall if recommendations from the Dean of Students’ drug and alcohol task force are approved.
