Former OU student takes plea agreement
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 11, 2011A former Ohio University student pleaded guilty to abduction in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas Friday.
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Faculty Senate: Educators concerned with budget cuts' aim
By Pat Holmes | Apr. 11, 2011Ohio University administrators fielded questions about budget reduction targets, while senators voiced concerns about the university’s commitment to academic quality at last night’s “extraordinary” Faculty Senate meeting.
Academic units must chop costs
By Pamela Engel | Apr. 11, 2011Some Ohio University faculty members criticized the administration’s decision to distribute the most severe budget cuts to academic colleges at yesterday’s budget forum.
Student wins lawsuit, OU to pay $525
By Marika Lee | Apr. 10, 2011Ohio University has to pay more than $500 in damages to an OU student as part of a lawsuit settled Thursday.
Students weigh in on Bentley Hall heat wave
By Joe Fox | Apr. 10, 2011Ohio University students talk about the lack of air conditioning in Bentley Hall. Turning on individual AC systems could take anywhere from two hours to two days, said Director of Housing Beverley Wyatt in an email to students.
OU Press awarded despite obstacles
By Pat Holmes | Apr. 10, 2011With its recent national and international success, the Ohio University Press is looking to continue producing award-winning books given last year’s reorganization and a changing market.
Disinterest slows job market in STEM fields
By Adam Wagner | Apr. 10, 2011Editor’s note: This is the final article in a four-part series about the current job market.
The Crystal shut down indefinitely
By Alex Stuckey | Apr. 10, 2011Liquor enforcement agents shut down The Crystal this weekend indefinitely.
University reveals target cuts
By Rebecca McKinsey | Apr. 10, 2011The reduction targets Ohio University released Friday will allow the university to work with about $6 million more in state funding than expected.
Faculty Senate chair discusses extraordinary meeting, budget reductions
By Pat Holmes, Rebecca McKinsey | Apr. 10, 2011Post Staff Writers Pat Holmes and Rebecca McKinsey spoke with Faculty Senate Chair Joe McLaughlin about the senate's extraordinary meeting tonight. McLaughlin also weighs in on the recently released budget reduction targets.
Professor co-creates popular technology film
By Adam Wagner | Apr. 10, 2011From iPads to cell phones to laptops, the modern world is more attached to technology than ever before, a reality that is explored in a feature film co-created by an Ohio University professor.
Athens now home to learning museum
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 10, 2011A children’s museum offering hands-on activities opened its doors Saturday to area families.
Reduction targets address less extreme state funding cut
By Rebecca McKinsey | Apr. 8, 2011Ohio University released budget reduction targets yesterday based on an anticipated loss in state funding that allows the university to work with about $6 million more than expected.
Fundraising candidate stresses strong relationships
By Tristan Navera | Apr. 7, 2011A candidate for Ohio University’s top fundraising position stressed the importance of relationships — both inside and outside the office — as key to advancement at an open forum yesterday.
Student charged for cocaine possession
By Rachel Snively | Apr. 7, 2011An Ohio University student appeared in Athens County Municipal Court yesterday for the possession of cocaine following an arrest Sunday night.
'Strawberry Day' tempts students with free treats
By Tristan Navera | Apr. 7, 2011Scores of students lined up yesterday as University Program Council’s final themed-food day of the year came to fruition.
Faculty could face heavier courseload
By Pat Holmes | Apr. 6, 2011With a proposed state budget asking higher education instructors to increase their teaching workload, some OU faculty say Gov. John Kasich is asking them to do “more with less.”
Student Senate: Speaker searches for 'superheroes'
By Joe Fox | Apr. 6, 2011Jim Murray is tired of Ohio University’s “party school” reputation, and he wants OU students to fix it.
OU lengthens deadline for buyout options
By Caitlin Bowling | Apr. 6, 2011Ohio University Human Resources will postpone the deadline for employees to accept a buyout option by about three weeks.
