OU students, employee sue university over COVID-19 mandates
By Ryan Maxin | Jan. 12, 2022The lawsuit asks for a preliminary injunction, which would temporarily stop the mandate until a decision is officially offered.
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Former, current resident assistants describe struggles with OU Housing and Residence Life
By Ryan Maxin | Jan. 12, 2022One RA held a walkout Saturday to call attention to problems RAs face in the position.
Q&A: Gillian Ice explains university COVID-19 operations, what students should expect this semester
By Sophia Young | Jan. 11, 2022The Post sat down with Gillian Ice to discuss the university’s plan for mitigating COVID-19 infections this spring and recommendations for students as they navigate the ongoing pandemic on campus.
OU imposes stricter mask policies during Spring Semester, continues with in-person classes
By Addie Hedges | Jan. 10, 2022Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said more positive COVID-19 cases are expected this spring than last fall.
OU to require weekly asymptomatic testing for select individuals
By Molly Wilson | Jan. 9, 2022During the Fall Semester, only those students who were not yet vaccinated were required to test weekly while vaccinated individuals were exempt.
Terry Hogan to be OU interim vice president for student affairs
By Bre Offenberger | Jan. 7, 2022Hogan’s instatement follows Jenny Hall-Jones’ announcement that she will be leaving for Grand Valley State University.
OU encourages use of KN95 or equivalent masks for Spring Semester
By Molly Wilson | Jan. 6, 2022Face shields, bandanas, neck gaiters, scarves, turtleneck collars, masks with valves and ski masks will no longer be accepted as face coverings.
All OU students required to complete COVID-19 test before start of Spring Semester
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 4, 2022OU asked students living off-campus and residential students who do not have an at-home COVID-19 test to schedule a test with Vault Health.
OU adjusts COVID-19 isolation and quarantine requirements in alignment with the CDC
By Molly Wilson | Jan. 3, 2022Students, faculty and staff will only be required to isolate or quarantine for five days.
Jenny Hall-Jones to leave OU in January
By Emma Skidmore | Dec. 14, 2021The search to fill the position will begin in the Spring Semester.
Faculty Senate: Sense of Senate Resolution to exclude bonuses in administrative contracts passed
By Addie Hedges | Dec. 14, 2021Information was presented on behalf of the Finance and Facilities Committee and the Benefits Advisory Council projecting health care costs to increase over 5% in the next year.
OU holds 2021 fall commencement ceremony
By Emma Skidmore | Dec. 11, 2021The ceremony combined both graduate and undergraduate students.
OU implements anti-hazing education efforts throughout Fall Semester
By Molly Wilson | Dec. 2, 2021As of Dec. 1, only 7,087 students have completed required anti-hazing training modules, Carly Leatherwood, a university spokesperson, said.
OU’s budget expected to end in surplus for 2021
By Anna Millar | Dec. 2, 2021OU will end FY21 with $709.2 million in revenue and will spend $666.3 million on various expenses.
Student Senate: Body discusses bill condemning Ohio House Bills
By Payton Daugherty | Dec. 2, 2021The body formally condemned Ohio House Bills 480 and 454.
Students’ college experiences improved due to changing COVID-19 restrictions
By Alex Imwalle | Dec. 1, 2021Students have reported both mental health and academic benefits as a result of more social interaction.
Singing Men of Ohio receives cease and desist order
By Abby Miller | Nov. 30, 2021The ensemble is not allowed to meet unless it is for sanctioned practices or performances or for academic coursework.
OU faculty groups yet to judge President Sherman’s administration, better understanding to come in spring
By Addie Hedges | Nov. 29, 2021There has not been an increase of confidence in the new OU administration, but there has not been a decrease in confidence either, Robin Muhammad, OU Faculty Senate chair, said.
Resolution regarding removal of administrative bonuses proposed to OU Faculty Senate
By Anna Millar | Nov. 22, 2021In early November, a resolution suggesting administrative bonuses should be suspended during years of financial crisis was brought forward.
OU to alter Baker Center student spaces despite limited student input
By Ryan Maxin | Nov. 22, 2021The budget for the projects is $220,000 and is funded partly through student tuition dollars.
