OU announces seasonal closure of Golf and Tennis Center
By Ian McKenzie | Oct. 15, 2020The center will reopen on March 1, 2021.
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Fewer students on campus due to COVID-19 pandemic likely caused decrease in reported sexual assaults during red zone
By Anna Millar | Oct. 14, 2020There has been a decrease in sexual assaults on campus during the red zone this semester compared to previous, “non-COVID-19” years.
Student Senate appoints a chief of staff; discusses residence hall lockdowns
By Grant Ritchey | Oct. 14, 2020Elaina Tartal was appointed as chief of staff.
OU launches webpage publicizing executive salaries, bonuses
By Jillian Craig | Oct. 9, 2020The page launched after public outcry over the OU senior vice president for finance and administration’s large bonus.
Board of Trustees discusses Clery Act report, financial impact of COVID-19
By News Staff Report | Oct. 9, 2020Financial and other details for Spring Semester are still up in the air.
Boyd Hall residents moved into isolation following COVID-19 outbreak
By Abby Miller | Oct. 9, 2020A total of 19 students in Boyd Hall tested positive for the coronavirus.
Board of Trustees discuss university’s COVID-19 dashboard, enrollment decline
By News Staff Report | Oct. 8, 2020Universities across the nation are struggling with enrollment because of COVID-19 and financial issues.
Student Senate: Body appoints new representatives, hears presentations
By Grant Ritchey | Oct. 7, 2020The Chief of Staff position was filled.
Graduate Student Senate: Covid Committee plans flu shot campaign
By Bekah Bostick | Oct. 6, 2020COVID-19 and the flu have similar symptoms, and flu shots can help differentiate the two.
Board of Trustees to discuss fall reopening, community standards cases during October meetings
By Ian McKenzie | Oct. 6, 2020The meetings will be streamed Oct. 8 and Oct. 9.
Faculty Senate: OU President discusses anti-racism efforts, COVID-19 football precautions
By Ryan Maxin | Oct. 5, 2020OU President Duane Nellis addressed OU’s efforts to create a culture of inclusion on its campuses.
6 finalists chosen for dean of College of Business position, virtual forums
By Abby Miller | Oct. 2, 2020The virtual forums will take place between Oct. 6 and Oct. 15.
OUAA announces official plans for virtual Homecoming Week
By Mia Jevack | Oct. 1, 2020The OUAA is holding a trivia night, an Esports game and an interactive memory map, among other events.
Student Senate: Body appoints three new members
By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 30, 2020Other topics discussed include committee applications and randomized testing.
New Student Senate executives want to build off previous year’s foundation
By Claire Schiopota | Sep. 28, 2020The newly-elected Student Senate executives address their goals during COVID-19 and controversy during the recent election.
President Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017; Phase Two classes at OU starts today
By Grant Ritchey | Sep. 28, 2020Your daily Athens Newsletter.
As Phase Two students arrive on campus, many students are unsure of what the semester will look like
By Molly Wilson | Sep. 27, 2020Roughly 31% of undergrad students, or about 7,200 people, were invited back to campus and will begin in-person instruction Sept. 28.
Here’s how OU is continuing to recruit students during COVID-19
By Claire Schiopota | Sep. 27, 2020OU has ramped up its digital recruitment due to COVID-19.
Student Senate holds its first general body meeting
By Grant Ritchey | Sep. 23, 2020Vice President of student affairs Jason Pina comments on leaving OU.
Fall commencement to be held online
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 23, 2020It will be streamed Saturday, Dec. 12.
