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.
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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.
OU opens new Academic Engagement Center in former presidential house
By Sophia Young | Aug. 25, 2021The renovated space costed OU roughly $3.5 million and will house honors programs and provide an engagement space for students and community members.
OU housing develops plans to renovate residence halls; students express the need for renovation of some dorms
By Claire Schiopota | Aug. 24, 2021The catwalk connecting Nelson Commons to the South Green catwalks is undergoing demolition to open up green space.
OU, Athens officials prepare for mass socialization in Athens
By Molly Wilson | Aug. 24, 2021Currently, there are no local or state policies in place regarding limitations on gathering sizes.
OU to offer Sorority and Fraternity educational seminar to Greek Life students Fall Semester
By Molly Wilson | Aug. 23, 2021New Greek Life students will be required to take one of the five sections of the course.
Pfizer receives full FDA approval, OU yet to discuss next steps
By Molly Wilson | Aug. 23, 2021The Pfizer vaccine has only been granted full approval for people 16 years and older.
Dining halls to offer dine-in options; students express mixed emotions
By Maya Morita | Aug. 23, 2021Ohio University’s dining halls plan to return to in-person dining for the Fall Semester with a to-go option. A new green to-go box will cost $5.
OU president gives State of the University address at Board of Trustees meeting
By News Staff Report | Aug. 22, 2021The Board also discussed the university’s fiscal year 22 budget and passed it unanimously.
Board of Trustees discusses new university insurance plan, student engagement amid pandemic
By News Staff Report | Aug. 20, 2021OU will be using multiple insurance carriers to achieve high coverage at a lower cost.
