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.
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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.
OU to offer COVID-19 breakthrough infection testing to vaccinated individuals at random
By Molly Wilson | Aug. 19, 2021Vaccinated students, staff and faculty will receive notice via email that they have been selected to participate in random asymptomatic testing. Participation is not required.
Residential students prepare for move-in during COVID-19
By Molly Wilson | Aug. 18, 2021While OU is not limiting the amount of guests that accompany students, masks are required to be worn indoors.
Students, faculty react to return of in-person OHIO-in-L.A., Scripps Semester in D.C. programs
By Ryan Maxin | Aug. 13, 2021In fall 2020, the OHIO-in-L.A. program was held virtually and the Scripps Semester in D.C. program was canceled entirely.
OU President Hugh Sherman wants to lay foundation for institution’s future
By Abby Neff | Aug. 9, 2021Sherman said he wants OU to be inclusive to all, and he plans to use his business background to open critical conversation with students and faculty.
OU Office of Sustainability, student ambassadors begin progress toward Climate Action Plan
By Claire Schiopota | Aug. 9, 2021Ohio University Student Senate wants to focus on outreach to spread the word about the plan and encourage change across campus.
Joe Trubacz to become OU’s interim vice president for finance and administration
By Ryan Maxin | Aug. 5, 2021Trubacz will fill in as interim for Deb Shaffer, who will transition roles at the university in late August.
OU suspends Sigma Chi fraternity
By Molly Wilson | July 27, 2021Sigma Chi is the second fraternity OU has suspended since the signing of Collin’s Law on July 6.
OUPD confirms self-identified 'incel' involved in mass shooting plot is not OU student
By Emma Skidmore and Ryan Maxin | July 23, 2021Carly Leatherwood, a university spokesperson, said Tres Genco has no known connection to Ohio University.
OU, Athens community members concerned with OU’s fall reopening
By Maya Morita | July 21, 2021Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, said the university expects 50% of students to be vaccinated in the fall.
Shively Hall to house Vault Health COVID-19 testing center
By Ryan Maxin | July 16, 2021The hall will also be used as a residence hall and for vaccination clinics in the fall.
Katie Hartman named associate provost for faculty development
By Molly Wilson | July 14, 2021Hartman previously served as associate dean of the College of Business and as a faculty senator at Ohio University.
OU to offer in-state tuition rates to most West Virginia residents
By Molly Wilson | July 14, 2021Students who study at OU’s campuses, excluding eCampus, are eligible to receive in-state tuition as West Virginia residents.
Dinner with OU celebrity and semester of tuition: OU announces vaccination prizes
By Sophia Young | July 14, 2021Students must select the Vaccination Pathway through the Testing Pathway Program to be eligible for the prizes.
OU suspends Delta Tau Delta, lifts cease and desist order for Alpha Phi Alpha
By Molly Wilson | July 13, 2021Delta Tau Delta will be eligible to apply for reinstatement as an organization at OU in 2025.
