OU prepares for spring break
By Kaitlin Hogg | Mar. 7Some students elect to stay on campus for spring break and need to be aware of resources still on campus.
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Student Senate debates referendum, transparency, condemns SB 1
By Drew Hoffmaster | Mar. 6Student Senate’s General Body met Wednesday to call for a referendum, condemn Ohio Senate Bill 1, debate on transparency and pass resolutions.
Alumni Association announces hold on Black Alumni Reunion
By Drew Hoffmaster | Mar. 5The Ohio University 2025 Black Alumni Reunion, originally planned for April 10-13, was placed on hold so the university and Alumni Planning Committee can assess the impacts of the “Dear Colleague” letter and the proposed State of Ohio Legislation, the Ohio Higher Education Act.
Gonzalez speaks to Faculty Senate on next steps if SB1 passes
By Jack Solon | Mar. 5Faculty Senate met Monday to hear from Ohio University President Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez about SB1 and how the university plans to handle its passing.
Alumni Gateway protest gives resources, support for DEI
By Drew Hoffmaster | Mar. 2Ohio University students and staff and Athens residents gathered at Alumni Gateway to call attention to Ohio House Bill 6, also known as the Advanced Higher Education Act, and the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equality, inclusion and accessibility actions.
Hundreds gather to protest OU’s compliance with SB 1
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 27Hundreds of people gathered at Peden Stadium on Thursday afternoon to exercise their First Amendment rights, protesting SB 1 and OU’s compliance with it.
Bentley Hall temperatures fluctuate, students, staff comment
By Kaitlin Hogg | Feb. 27Bentley Hall has seen a variation in temperatures during the hot and cold months of the year, with an upgrade project slated for the summer of this year.
HCOM clinic gives back to Athens community
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 26HCOM’s community clinic offers both healthcare services and basic resources to patients in need.
Alcohol, vulgar language sparks fan ban at LUG hockey
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 25The LUG Disciplinary Committee responded to rowdy fan behavior Feb. 13
Trump Administration orders DEI program cuts, sparking widespread concern
By Abby Waechter | Feb. 25The Trump Administration set a 14-day deadline for schools to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs or risk losing their federal funding.
Spring Career Fair in Ping targets Ohio, national employers
By Daphne Graeter | Feb. 24Students can network with various employers, connect with recruiters and explore potential industries at the 2025 Spring Career and Internship Fair.
February is American Heart Health Month, experts discuss
By Mary Kate McNamee | Feb. 20Professionals share habits in which students can remain healthy for Heart Health Month.
Introducing OU’s new VP of advancement, Gregory Simmons
By Avery St. George | Feb. 19In his new role at Ohio University, Simmons is responsible for fundraising and developing strategies for raising funds. His work helps students pay for opportunities like studying abroad and making connections with alumni that can help them in the future.
SB 1 to ban faculty strikes, concerns arise
By Avery St. George | Feb. 14One of the provisions the bill has is a ban of full-time faculty members striking.
OU receives $196,665 safety grant, upgrades
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 14The university announced Wednesday it received a $196,665 grant for campus safety from the Ohio Campus Safety Grant Program, which will be used to add more cameras around campus.
Student Senate debates budget allocations, discusses faculty unionization bill
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 13Student discusses specific allocations of its budget and a bill to support faculty unionization.
Flu, COVID-19 surge on campus during spring semester
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 13According to the Centers for Disease Control, December through February is the peak of flu season, which takes place during fall and winter. Since 1982-1983, February has been ranked the peak month for 17 of those years.
OU HR starts regulatory book club
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 12Ohio University Human Resources starts a book club to review tax regulations for students and faculty.
Pre-law, government fraternity KAPi charters new chapter at OU
By Drew Hoffmaster | Feb. 6Kappa Alpha Pi is the newest professional fraternity on the bricks. KAPi is a pre-law and government gender-inclusive fraternity that was established in 2007 with the goal of fostering academic excellence and professional development.
Faculty Senate discusses DEI, grant funding, faculty salaries, jobs
By Zoe Weyand | Feb. 5Faculty Senate met Monday to discuss the future of DEI programs, tuition on grants for graduate students, and issues related to faculty salaries and employment.
