Furlough-reduced OU faculty and staff to be fully refunded through operational surplus
By Ashley Beach | June 11, 2021Incoming Ohio University President Hugh Sherman was involved in the decision-making process.
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OU names Mateo Remsburg as the next assistant vice president for enrollment and director of undergraduate admissions
By Molly Wilson | June 11, 2021During Remsburg’s time at the University of Utah, the university saw its largest and most diverse first-year class size in the institution’s history.
OU student organizations rely on social media to recruit new members among uncertainty of in-person recruitment
By Claire Schiopota | June 10, 2021After only one semester as a student organization, OU ALLIES hopes to expand its reach by more than word of mouth.
Outgoing OU President Duane Nellis takes paid professional leave, won’t teach until 2022
By Abby Neff | June 10, 2021Nellis will take a professional leave of absence until December and be paid the annual base salary he made as president until July 2022.
OU announces fully vaccinated individuals exempt from asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
By Molly Wilson | June 8, 2021Following updates to statewide and CDC COVID-19 guidelines, Ohio University continues to make adjustments to their public health guidelines.
Students grapple with potential obstacles, drawbacks of summer courses
By Claire Schiopota | June 4, 2021Deontae Brown, a sophomore studying anthropology, is living on campus this summer without a meal plan while enrolled in OU summer courses.
Hugh Sherman to earn nearly half a million as OU’s 22nd president
By Jack Knudson | June 3, 2021Sherman’s salary is not subject to any decreases by the Board of Trustees and may only be increased based on the allowance of OU’s financial situation.
OU revises face covering, physical distancing protocols
By Ryan Maxin | June 1, 2021Revisions include changes to face covering and physical distancing measures, among others.
Here’s a look at dorm guidelines during COVID-19
By Molly Wilson | May 27, 2021OU will continue to update dorm guidelines based on public health experts recommendations in response to COVID-19.
Buildings around campus all new students should know about
By Bekah Bostick | May 27, 2021Here are buildings on campus that incoming freshman should know about before arriving.
OU to conduct COVID-19 testing through Pathway Program
By Molly Wilson | May 27, 2021Students who are fully vaccinated will be tested monthly, while non-vaccinated students will be tested weekly.
News you need to know from the 2020-21 academic year
By Emma Skidmore | May 27, 2021Here are the biggest news stories from last year that you need to know.
Faculty advisors and their important role in the college experience
By Sophia Young | May 26, 2021Students and faculty members share advice on how to best develop a relationship with their advisor.
Discrimination lawsuit dismissed by Yusuf Kalyango
By Emma Skidmore | May 17, 2021The lawsuit was officially dropped April 29.
EXCLUSIVE: Duane Nellis speaks on his decision to step down as OU president
By Molly Wilson | May 13, 2021Ohio University President Duane Nellis will be stepping down effective June 30 and is looking forward to getting back into the classroom.
OU announces interim dean of Patton College of Education
By Molly Wilson | Apr. 29, 2021Sara Helfrich is the current senior associate dean for research and graduate students in the Patton College of Education.
OU announces in-person commencement for class of 2020 graduates
By Claire Schiopota | Apr. 27, 2021Both fall and spring graduates are invited Labor Day weekend to attend OU’s first home football game as well.
OU’s student organizations plan for the future, reflect on their struggles from the online environment
By Claire Schiopota | Apr. 22, 2021New Chords on the Block, Bobcat Twirlers and Bobcat Productions all share their plans for the Fall Semester.
Over $1 million to be awarded to OU STEM programs
By Maya Morita | Apr. 22, 2021The Ohio Department of Higher Education will award Ohio University’s STEM programs over $1 million in scholarships as a part of the Choose Ohio First scholarship program.
OU takes steps toward introducing new virtual reality and game development major
By Ryan Maxin | Apr. 22, 2021The major is still subject to approval from external organizations but was recently approved by Ohio University’s Board of Trustees.
