OU yet to decide tuition increases after COVID-19 freeze
By Addie Hedges | Feb. 2, 2022Each year, the state of Ohio decides the maximum percentage increase of tuition public universities can implement.
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OU anticipates spending less than half of 2021 student wages budget
By Sophia Young | Feb. 2, 2022Jim Sabin, a university spokesperson, said the university has had difficulties filling open positions within student employment.
Budget-related student movements at OU diminished, other movements currently inactive
By Emma Skidmore and Ryan Maxin | Feb. 2, 2022In the movements’ absence, others have yet to take their place.
OU granted prestigious Research 1 status
By Jack Hiltner | Jan. 31, 2022The university joins 141 other institutions of higher education in the nation that have the R1 certification.
Terry Hogan discusses experience in student affairs, plans for new position
By Addie Hedges | Jan. 27, 2022The Post sat down with Hogan to discuss his previous experiences as an OU administrator, his other credentials and the goals he plans to pursue while the search for a permanent vice president for student affairs continues.
Student Senate: President Becky "Eliza" Ivan gives State of the Senate address
By Lydia Colvin | Jan. 27, 2022Ivan discussed all of the different initiatives Senate members have made progress on in 2021.
OU not enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandate for those without vaccine exemptions
By Donovan Hunt | Jan. 26, 2022“They’re not really worried about COVID as much as they’re worried about their image,” Summer Howman, a sophomore studying psychology, said.
How high filtration masks slow spread of COVID-19, impact pollution
By Paige Fisher | Jan. 25, 2022Surgical masks are not as effective as N95 and KN95 masks, but they are more preventative in curbing transmission compared to homemade or cloth masks, James Gaskell, commissioner at the Athens City-County Health Department, said.
Spin scooters removed from Athens, OU
By Sophia Young | Jan. 24, 2022The company’s global restructuring causes withdrawal from markets, including Athens.
Patti McSteen to leave OU in early February
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 24, 2022A transition plan within the Division of Student Affairs is being finalized and will be announced in the coming weeks.
Food banks, pantries continue to fight food insecurity in Southeast Ohio as COVID-19 affects funds, supplies
By Addie Hedges | Jan. 23, 2022As COVID-19 continues to affect those grappling with food insecurity, local food banks and pantries encourage those who can donate food, money or volunteer time to do so.
Vaccine providers stay busy as COVID-19 transmission rises
By Donovan Hunt | Jan. 23, 2022Over 2,000 students tested positive for COVID-19 during winter break or prior to Spring Semester move-in, Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said.
OU encourages COVID-19 booster shot despite no current university-sponsored incentives
By Madalyn Blair | Jan. 20, 2022In July 2021 and September of 2021, the university implemented incentive programs to encourage students to obtain one of the COVID-19 vaccines.
OU introduces new COVID-19 isolation protocols
By Alex Imwalle | Jan. 20, 2022Ohio University has shifted its COVID-19 quarantine and isolation requirements to more accurately reflect recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC.
Student Senate: OU President responds to student COVID-19 concerns
By Lydia Colvin | Jan. 20, 2022OU President Hugh Sherman said said he was very proud of the community for their response to COVID-19, especially in regards to the 91.6% student vaccination rate.
OU’s focus on in-person classes receives mostly positive responses from students, faculty
By Addie Hedges | Jan. 19, 2022“Hands down, the quality of education is so much better face-to-face.”
Board of Trustees further discusses divestment, found to be in compliance with external audit
By News Staff Report | Jan. 14, 2022There were no concerning findings or significant changes to accounting procedures as a result of the university’s external audit.
Singing Men of Ohio cease and desist order lifted after university investigation
By Abby Miller | Jan. 13, 2022The Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility found insufficient evidence to substantiate claims in an incident report.
Board of Trustees discusses new programs, majors
By News Staff Report | Jan. 13, 2022The Academic and Student Success Committee met Thursday.
Student Senate: Gillian Ice delivers COVID-19 update
By Payton Daugherty | Jan. 12, 2022Ice reminded attendees of current COVID protocols, including weekly testing for select groups of people on OU’s campus.
