The Trump Administration set a 14-day deadline for schools to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs or risk losing their federal funding.
With the next election running May 6, seats can be filled by new faces or current members. Why did they step down and what will the next election look like?
Student Senate met Wednesday for its General Body Assembly meeting where they created the position of First Generation Senator, changed title addressing rules and a comment from a senator was given about Ohio Senate Bill 1.
Student Senate passes bill to support faculty unionization despite pushback from university administration.
The Trump Administration set a 14-day deadline for schools to eliminate DEI programs or risk losing their federal funding.
Monday, in front of the Athens County Courthouse, a President’s Day protest was held because of citizens' unhappiness with the current state of the country.
One of the provisions the bill has is a ban of full-time faculty members striking.
Wednesday, Senate Bill 1, which bans diversity, equality and inclusion programs at public universities and colleges in Ohio, cleared through the Ohio Senate and is on its way to the governor’s desk.
President Trump’s executive order also placed stricter rules on international students stating that any minor violation of laws could result in deportation or revoking of a visa.
The Student Senate met Wednesday for its General Body Assemble meeting, during which a new position was added, senator information was clarified and fixed and new members were appointed.
Monday at 7 p.m., a City Council meeting wcas held at council chambers on the third floor of the city building at 8 E. Washington St. During the meeting, announcements from Mayor Steve Patterson, using of Welcome Home Ohio program funds and the diversion program coordinator position were discussed.
A public hearing was held Monday night to discuss the rezoning of 0 Pomeroy Road to make it into a multifamily residence zone by Spire Development. To make a multifamily residence zone, Spire Development is planning to build 50 rental housing unit development.
Gov. Mike DeWine passed House Bill 8, commonly referred to as the ‘Don’t Say Gay Bill,’ affecting public school districts in Ohio.
Senate Bill 1 could eliminate DEI programs at OU and raises questions about inclusivity.
Nelsonville citizens voted to abolish its city charter of almost 30 years, a first in Ohio history.
City Council met in committee to discuss potential updates of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, affirming steps to a racial equity plan.
Trump announced the freezing of all federal loans and grants starting Tuesday at 5 p.m. EST in a memorandum released on Monday. The funding freeze has the potential of upsetting up to $3 trillion dollars of funding in federal loans and grants.
The 15-month-long conflict between Israel and Hamas has come to an end as a ceasefire and hostage deal has been reached. The nations are in agreement to steadily release hostages and withdraw troops. Many voice their excitement while acknowledging there is still work to be done.
Trump’s executive order pausing enforcement of a law banning TikTok from the U.S. keeps the app active but does not establish a permanent solution.
The signing of this bill has also raised concerns about the rights of media organizations and some groups are worried about the future of public records laws in Ohio.
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