Graduate Student Senate: Funds donated to Cats' Cupboard, new members appointed
By Bekah Bostick | Feb. 3, 2021GSS will donate $1,000 to Cats’ Cupboard.
CAMPUS
Shively Grab N' Go’s reopening makes available 60 additional shifts for student workers
By Colleen McLafferty | Feb. 1, 2021With the addition of the Grab N’ Go positions, 860 culinary shifts are now available.
Dean of Patton College of Education stepping down from position
By Maya Morita | Jan. 29, 2021Renée Middleton will be stepping down from her position as dean in late June.
Some students struggle to have dietary needs met at dining halls due to COVID-19 guidelines
By Emma Skidmore | Jan. 28, 2021Two students with Celiac disease described their underwhelming dining experience on campus.
City officials, students disagree about the effectiveness of Athens's face covering ordinance
By Taylor Burnette | Jan. 28, 2021Police and city officials urge those with a face covering ordinance complaint to call APD’s non-emergency number.
Student Senate: Body passes bill regarding S/NC grading option for students
By Lydia Colvin | Jan. 28, 2021Student Senate passed its first bill demanding the satisfactory/no credit grading option be kept in place during the Spring Semester.
Some students make choice to live off-campus early due to pandemic
By Maya Morita | Jan. 27, 2021For the Spring Semester, some Ohio University students took the opportunity to live off campus early in order to make room for more quarantine and isolation spaces in residence halls.
A look back at the news-filled first week of Spring Semester
By News Staff Report | Jan. 27, 2021Here’s a look at all the news that happened during a tumultuous first week of classes.
OU students complain of receiving syllabi, course material last minute
By Sophia Young | Jan. 26, 2021Some students had amplified anxiety over the start of the semester due to last-minute changes or communications with courses.
Ohio University’s housing and dining rates to reflect time students spend on campus
By Claire Schiopota | Jan. 25, 2021Comparing the housing and dining rates to last semester.
Ohio University partners with Vault Health for widespread COVID-19 testing
By Lydia Colvin | Jan. 20, 2021More accurate, non-invasive COVID-19 tests will be available to students through Vault.
Board of Trustees discusses budget, Spring Semester logistics
By News Staff Report | Jan. 15, 2021If Ohio University students return to all-online instruction, there will be an estimated loss of about $1 million per week.
OU building to be used as COVID-19 vaccine distribution site
By Taylor Burnette | Dec. 31, 2020The distribution will take place in the newly opened Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine building, Heritage Hall.
Ohio governor makes new appointment to OU Board of Trustees
By Abby Miller | Dec. 15, 2020Scott Borgemenke is an Ohio University alumnus who currently works for the Ohio Hospital Association.
Faculty Senate: Spring COVID-19 measures, details on faculty purchasing card privileges discussed
By Jillian Craig | Dec. 14, 2020On-campus and off-campus students will be regularly tested for COVID-19.
Interim dean of College of Health Sciences and Professions announced
By Emma Skidmore | Dec. 9, 2020John McCarthy will serve as interim dean through the 2021-2022 school year or until a permanent dean is announced.
Student Senate: Body rounds out the semester with four new appointments
By Grant Ritchey | Dec. 2, 2020A LGBTQA+ Affairs Senator was one of those positions filled.
Medical, nursing students adapt education for the COVID-19 pandemic
By Maya Morita | Dec. 2, 2020Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students have had to adapt to coursework and labs online.
Graduate Student Senate: Some graduate students believe they receive unequal compensation for their work
By Bekah Bostick | Dec. 2, 2020Graduate students feel like they are not being compensated for the work they put in to Ohio University.
OU-AAUP data show OU hires fewer Black and Hispanic faculty than what’s representative of Ohio’s population
By Bekah Bostick | Dec. 1, 2020The OU Black Faculty Association wrote a letter in June saying employment diversity should be one of the university’s goals.
