Voinovich School to be involved in $4.5 million USDA study
Mar. 25, 2015The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs will collaborate with many universities for an environmental study on tribal lands as part of a $4.5 million USDA study.
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About a quarter of OU-HCOM students are first generation
By Kaitlin Coward | Mar. 24, 2015The college works hard for an inclusive environment toward first-generation students of higher education.
OU receives ‘silver’ rating on national sustainability report
By Alex Meyer | Mar. 24, 2015A sustainability report recently ranked many of OU’s sustainability efforts as average.
Student Senate expected to call on OU for fossil fuel divestment
By Maygan Beeler | Mar. 24, 2015Senate will meet Wednesday night.
Even after $400,000 purchase, OU still has no plans for West Union Property
Mar. 24, 2015The Ohio University Foundation purchased buildings on W. Union Street earlier this month and is still without a plan for what to do with the buildings
Students win $15,000 for designing an app to combat sexual assault
By Alex Meyer | Mar. 23, 2015Seven teams competed in the Scripps Innovation Challenge on Monday, but the winner was “Team Du Monde,” who designed an app and wearable device to combat sexual assault
GSS wants to waive parts of graduate students' general fees
By Megan Henry | Mar. 23, 2015Graduate Student Senate passed four resolutions, including one giving graduate students the option to waive part of the general fee, at the March GSS meeting as it was live streamed for the first time.
Senate Pres. Marzec, other members found guilty following tuition protest
By EMILY BOHATCH | Mar. 23, 2015Athens County Municipal Court Judge William Grim sentenced Megan Marzec, DJ Amireh and Kyle Tussing to 30 days in jail, but suspended the sentence with the condition that the defendants behave for a year.
OU will host space program featuring first scientist to walk on the moon
By Kaitlin Coward | Mar. 22, 2015Athens will join the ranks of Barcelona and Beijing as host of the international space program.
GSS to live stream March meeting
Mar. 22, 2015Graduate Student Senate's March meeting will be a first for any senate at Ohio University as it will be live streamed.
Hashim Pashtun will continue to be on GSS and ISU this year
Mar. 22, 2015Hashim Pashtun recently became the International Student Union President and continues to serve on Graduate Student Senate as an executive.
Relay for Life raises almost $15K
By Taylor Maple | Mar. 20, 2015More than 400 participants on 37 teams attended Friday’s American Red Cross Relay for Life at Walter Fieldhouse.
Society of Professional Journalists to have regional conference at OU
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 20, 2015Student and professional journalists from around the country will come to Athens Friday and Saturday for the Society of Professional Journalists regional conference.
Red Cross urges students to donate blood after weather cancels drives
By Taylor Maple | Mar. 19, 2015The recent cancellation of several blood drives in the region has caused the American Red Cross to call on OU students to donate.
Student, administrator speeches cut from commencement to save time
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 19, 2015Several changes will be introduced to this year’s commencement ceremonies, including the elimination of several speeches and the addition of accessible ramps to the stage.
The new McDavis residence will be 31 Coventry Lane
Mar. 19, 2015The university has entered a lease agreement for a new home for President McDavis and his wife at 31 Coventry Lane.
University investigated former GLC director for conduct, finances on Vietnam trip
By Alex Meyer | Mar. 19, 2015The former director of the Global Leadership Center was investigated on conduct and cash payments during a Vietnam trip.
Ohio University officials locate new home for President McDavis and wife, Deborah
By SARA JERDE | Mar. 19, 2015The university will lease a home on Coventry Lane for the president and his wife.
Report: Former head of Global Leadership Center did not "strictly" follow expenses policy on trip
By Alex Meyer | Mar. 19, 2015An internal review found that during a May 2014 study-abroad-trip to Vietnam, Emery hadn’t followed OU’s policy of using an OU purchasing card or asking for a cash advance from the university for trip expenses.
Wanted: Healthy food for Ohio University students on West Green
By Rachel Hartwick | Mar. 18, 2015Although many love the Hungry Cat's food truck's entrees, others are concerned about the healthiness of the food.
