Don Leo named executive vice president, provost of Ohio University
By Olivia Gilliand | Apr. 26Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez announced Don Leo as the next executive vice president and provost. He starts in the position on July 1.
Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez announced Don Leo as the next executive vice president and provost. He starts in the position on July 1.
Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has continued to grow and it’s forecast to double its market size from 2022 to 2024. The university is taking strides – like hosting AI-related events – to keep up with AI.
Student award recipients gathered in Baker University Center Ballroom on Wednesday for the 41st Leadership Awards. There were 39 students and five organizations that received awards.
The second Fest weekend kicks off in wet and cold conditions to start, but Saturday was sunny yet windy. Despite that, students and party-goers still went out to celebrate.
Well-Being and Recreation and Counseling and Psychological Services partnered to create a new wellness space for students’ relaxation and recovery. The space, which is yet to be named, is expected to be unveiled at the beginning of the 2024 Fall Semester. In preparation for the space, the Ping Recreation Center is demoing three new pieces of equipment from Wellness Space Brands.
In partnership with the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the Athens County Public Library system is implementing adult changing stations into their renovation plans to create more accessible facilities for Athens County residents with disabilities.
Athens County’s newest housing nonprofit, New Leaf Justice Enterprise, strives to provide economic justice for Appalachian regions with 3D-printed, affordable and sustainable housing opportunities.
Despite efforts from local officials and housing organizations, Southeast Ohio faces socioeconomic challenges that have stunted progress toward creating fully accessible and affordable housing for elderly residents.
Ohio University’s general fee, which most full-time students pay $712 toward each semester, pays for various student services across campus, but many students are unaware of the fee and what it goes toward.
Nearly a month after a report of voyeurism in Dougan House, students demand the university take action to add restroom locks in all residence halls. Shortly after the report was taken, a petition was created and Student Senate passed legislation to demand the university’s action.