OU's only campus market accepting SNAP food benefits closed for semester
By Mary Jane Sanese | Mar. 18, 2021Jefferson Marketplace being closed for the Spring Semester can bring challenges to students struggling with food accessibility.
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City of Athens, OU warn students about participating in fest season
By Colleen McLafferty | Mar. 18, 2021Students who engage in or plan fests could face criminal charges.
OU employee in Coshocton County to encourage economic development in recovering coal town
By Anna Millar | Mar. 17, 2021Sherri Gibson, an employee of Ohio University, is placed in the Coshocton County Port Authority to help bring business to the area.
OU colleges begin planning for in-person Fall Semester instruction
By Claire Schiopota | Mar. 17, 2021Despite concerns regarding COVID-19 safety for students and faculty, plans are being formulated for in-person classes in the fall.
Graduate Student Senate: Campaigning for next election begins; resolution to sponsor awards at Student Expo passes
By Bekah Bostick | Mar. 16, 2021GSS will be putting $675 toward the Expo.
Department of Classics and World Religions renamed due to nomenclature confusion
By Maya Morita | Mar. 16, 2021The Department of Classics and World Religions recently changed its name to the Department of Classics and Religious Studies.
Spin e-scooters return to OU campus for the spring
By Maya Morita | Mar. 16, 2021Spin scooters returned to campus Monday after being removed for the winter.
Coronavirus: Vaccine to be made available to all Ohioans age 16 and older starting March 29
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 16, 2021Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday the plan for increased vaccination eligibility.
OU’s Academic Achievement Center experiences increase in activity during Spring Semester
By Claire Schiopota | Mar. 15, 2021Students have slowly begun to find the AAC’s tutoring and advising services while adapting to the pandemic.
Ohio University sees decrease in tenured faculty, increase in non-tenured instructors over past 5 years
By Sophia Young | Mar. 14, 2021Ohio University has a higher percentage of tenured faculty than the average for public universities, as reported by The Chronicle for Higher Education.
Collin’s Law reintroduced in Ohio General Assembly, OU president signs letter in its favor
By Abby Miller | Mar. 11, 2021Nellis was one of 14 public university presidents to sign the letter in favor of Collin’s Law.
Bobcat Student Orientation to be held in a hybrid format
By Jack Knudson | Mar. 11, 2021This year’s upcoming Bobcat Student Orientation will contain both in-person and virtual programs.
Student Senate: Students speak in support of Collin’s Law, urge OU for online accessibility features
By Lydia Colvin | Mar. 11, 2021Collin’s Law, which would increase the penalty for hazing in Ohio to a felony, was reintroduced into the Ohio Senate on Wednesday.
Students excited for the ability to graduate in-person
By Molly Wilson | Mar. 10, 2021Many students are excited to have an in-person commencement in the midst of virtual events and classes.
OU’s Student Accessibility Services provides accommodations for students with disabilities, neurodivergent students during pandemic
By Claire Schiopota | Mar. 8, 2021While OU provides services to support neurodivergent students and students with disabilities, several students request assistance directly from professors.
OU begins programming small events with safety guidelines in place
By Bekah Bostick | Mar. 5, 2021The first events held by the Division of Student Affairs serve as a pilot.
Wastewater surveillance program gives insights into COVID-19 infection and spread
By Ryan Maxin | Mar. 4, 2021Two Ohio University professors and their assistants are working to track COVID-19 university-wide.
OU to host in-person graduation ceremonies with virtual option for spring graduates
By Maya Morita and Molly Wilson | Mar. 3, 2021In-person commencement ceremonies will be available for 2021 graduates over the course of five days.
Graduate Student Senate: Candidates preparing for upcoming election
By Bekah Bostick | Mar. 3, 2021Candidates are getting ready to campaign for the upcoming election and the debate March 16.
Board of Trustees requests reconsideration of Faculty Senate special committee report on Yusuf Kalyango
By Claire Schiopota | Mar. 2, 2021The Board of Trustees spent several hours in executive session before voting.
