Transfer students find it uniquely hard to build connections during COVID-19 pandemic
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 9, 2021Making friends has been difficult for students who are just getting to know the Athens campus.
CAMPUS
Ping sees influx of enthusiastic students despite pandemic
By Emma Skidmore | Feb. 9, 2021At least 100 students have signed up for a free trial for F45 workouts.
2 residence halls experience potential coronavirus outbreaks, require CVS rapid testing
By Molly Wilson | Feb. 9, 2021Students in Bromley and Pickering halls were asked to take a CVS rapid-result COVID-19 test in an attempt to monitor potential outbreaks.
Faculty Senate: Resolution asking Trustees to disregard committee report on Yusuf Kalyango’s tenure passed
By Anna Millar | Feb. 9, 2021Some faculty senators believed the report violated university policies and sent the wrong message to the community.
OHIO EATS app released to help alleviate long dining hall lines
By Bekah Bostick | Feb. 7, 2021Students can order food in advance for pickup to avoid to the long lines in dining halls.
Student Senate: President Ian Carter II gives state of the senate address, in-person programs discussed
By Lydia Colvin | Feb. 4, 2021Carter II touched on COVID-19 and the Senate’s goals.
Graduate Student Senate: Funds donated to Cats' Cupboard, new members appointed
By Bekah Bostick | Feb. 3, 2021GSS will donate $1,000 to Cats’ Cupboard.
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.
