OU holds annual Halloween blood drive amid nationwide blood shortage
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 24, 2021The annual drive will take place in Baker Center Ballroom on Wednesday.
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OU names David Nguyen as commencement speaker for fall 2021
By Sophia Young | Oct. 22, 2021The OU professor will be the commencement speaker at the fall 2021 commencement on Dec. 11.
University divestment project expected to reduce costs by $1.5 million annually
By Sophia Young | Oct. 22, 2021The new plan would lease or sell 21 university buildings.
Here’s how students are feeling about Halloween guidelines
By Anna Millar | Oct. 21, 2021Those living on-campus will be required to wear wristbands issued by Ohio University during the whole weekend.
Shively Court's dining capabilities to remain closed as asymptomatic testing continues
By Kennedy Ogden | Oct. 21, 2021The timeframe for use of the hall as a testing facility is unknown.
Student Senate: Body hears from Board of Trustees’ student trustees
By Kendall Wright | Oct. 21, 2021Senate also tabled a resolution to buy a new computer for its office.
Leaders of OU student governing bodies receive scholarships, stipends as compensation
By Ryan Maxin | Oct. 20, 2021Officers of Ohio University Student Senate and Graduate Student Senate have mixed opinions on the role compensation played in their decision to apply for the positions.
80% of Athens campus vaccinated against COVID-19 as Nov. 15 deadline approaches
By Sophia Young | Oct. 19, 2021Regional campus vaccination rates lag behind main campus as OU continues to incentivize vaccination.
OU funds new campaign to promote inclusion on campus
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 18, 2021A deeper look into the Make Respect Visible campaign seen around campus.
OUPD reports sexual battery in Mackinnon Hall, opens investigation
By Molly Wilson | Oct. 18, 2021The suspect is a white male with brown hair, is approximately 5’8” to 5’10” tall and was wearing a navy blue shirt, black shorts and a black baseball hat.
OU Honors Tutorial College students receive program-specific psychological services
By Anna Millar | Oct. 17, 2021A three-year pilot program was launched in 2020, aiming to provide further support for high-achieving students.
OU sells Pilcher House, updates McKee House and Konneker Center
By Anna Millar | Oct. 17, 2021Ohio University has been updating the McKee House and Konneker Center but has sold the historical Pilcher House.
Student Senate: Discussion with Athens mayor held, appointments made
By Alex Imwalle | Oct. 17, 2021Vice President Elaina Tartal encouraged members of Senate to remind organizations to apply for funding, the deadline for which is Nov. 1.
OU President Hugh Sherman to implement new university-wide advising program
By Donovan Hunt | Oct. 14, 2021OU is scaling up its entire advising system, giving students more resources to find jobs, internships and experiential learning.
Class of 2025 enrollment numbers indicate positive shift in OU’s declining enrollment trend
By Sophia Young | Oct. 13, 2021This year’s freshman class is the most diverse and academically accomplished at OU.
Students report varying experiences with COVID-19-related class absences
By Sophia Young | Oct. 13, 2021Some students reported accommodating professors while others struggled with unexcused absences or late assignments.
Graduate Student Senate: Body discusses annual Campus Climate Survey
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 13, 2021Senate passed a resolution to provide a gift card incentive for students who complete the survey.
OU’s 3rd Amendment club aims to increase student political involvement
By Kendall Wright | Oct. 13, 2021Emma Armstrong, a junior studying speech pathology, said the club started as a joke.
OU, Athens health officials prepare for upcoming flu season
By Molly Wilson | Oct. 11, 2021James Gaskell, health commissioner at the Athens City-County Health Department, said there are no additional health risks associated with receiving the COVID-19 and flu vaccines around the same time.
Vaccine exemption requests expected to increase as deadline approaches
By Molly Wilson | Oct. 11, 2021Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, gave more details on vaccine exemptions.
