COVID-19 presents resident assistants with new, unique challenges
By Anna Millar | Sep. 12, 2021Resident assistants have not yet been told of any changes to guidelines as a result of the university vaccine requirement.
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OU announces new COVID-19 vaccine incentive program
By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 10, 2021Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said the program will cost the university $190,000.
Study abroad programs begin to return for students, faculty
By Anna Millar | Sep. 9, 2021Students can use the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisories website to assess health risks in other countries.
Students report mold, feeling sick in South Green residence halls
By Molly Wilson | Sep. 9, 2021OU has taken samples of suspected mold spores, however, confirmation has not yet been announced.
Student Senate: Body appoints Black affairs, environmental affairs commissioner
By Sophia Young | Sep. 9, 2021Senators also urged members to invite people to join Senate.
COVID-19 Testing Pathway data reporting error draws mixed responses from OU faculty
By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 8, 2021Joe McLaughlin, vice president of AAUP, said he was not surprised the error occurred.
OU opens new multi-million-dollar chemistry, HCOM buildings for fall classes
By Sophia Young | Sep. 8, 2021The buildings are part of OU’s comprehensive construction master plan.
2 OU faculty found not responsible for racial discrimination allegations
By Emma Skidmore and Ryan Maxin | Sep. 8, 2021The ECRC stated both Robert Stewart, former director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, and Scott Titsworth, dean of the Scripps College of Communication, “provided legitimate, non-discriminatory, non-retaliatory reasons” for their actions.
OU students, professors favor having in-person classes
By Lydia Colvin | Sep. 6, 2021Students and professors feel as though in-person classes have many benefits over online classes and hope to see more in the future.
OU holds in-person commencement for 2020 graduates
By Sophia Young | Sep. 5, 2021About 800 graduates and their family members returned to Athens to celebrate graduation.
OU-AAUP holds professional budget analysis event
By Sophia Young | Sep. 2, 2021The meeting featured speakers from GEO and a local AFSCME chapter.
OU, Athens community members react to vaccine mandate
By Claire Schiopota and Molly Wilson | Sep. 1, 2021OU set Nov. 15 as the deadline for students, faculty and staff at all university locations to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Student Senate: Body adds positions, mandatory Greek Life sexual assault training discussed
By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 1, 2021Senate also updated it’s financial totals near the end of the meeting.
Students disagree with cost of online classes, still believe degree is important
By Anna Millar | Sep. 1, 2021While many concur that a college education is beneficial post-graduation, the current tuition prices for online courses raise student concerns.
Here's what you need to know about OU's 2020 commencement ceremony
By Molly Wilson | Aug. 31, 2021Graduates will not be required to wear a mask or test negative before returning to Athens for the ceremony Sept. 5.
OU to require COVID-19 vaccines
By Molly Wilson | Aug. 31, 2021Both doses of two-dose vaccines are required to be received by Nov. 15.
OU community reacts to petition calling for right to choose following COVID-19 protocols
By Sophia Young | Aug. 30, 2021The petition criticized the mask mandate, COVID-19 testing and required vaccination reporting.
Alden Library announces extended hours for Fall Semester
By Anna Millar | Aug. 29, 2021The library is open to all students, faculty and staff from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.
OU enters renewed contract with CVS to provide asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
By Emma Skidmore | Aug. 27, 2021CVS testing is being offered to those who have trouble producing saliva for a Vault Health test.
OU students, faculty, staff write open letter combatting COVID-19 misinformation
By Ryan Maxin | Aug. 26, 2021Three osteopathic physicians are part of the “Disinformation Dozen,” a group responsible for 65% of anti-vaccine content shared on Facebook and Twitter.
