New interim director for LGBT Center announced after search committee couldn’t find new director
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 30, 2019The search for the new director will start in the fall.
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Sigma Pi permanently expelled from Ohio University
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 30, 2019The University Hearing Board found the fraternity in violation of 10 different allegations including, four counts of hazing.
Professor raises concerns about Ohio University’s smoke-free policy after the absence of signs around campus
By Chloe Meyers | Apr. 25, 2019Ohio University’s task force created to monitor the smoke-free initiative is no longer active.
OUPD receives rape report
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 25, 2019There have 11 reports of sexual assault to APD and OUPD since Jan. 13.
OU postpones relocation of LGBT Center
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 25, 2019The LGBT Center will move to a temporary space before a permanent one is found in the fall.
Student Senate: Multicultural Center move on hold; members pass resolution for Bobcat Readership Program
By Abby Miller | Apr. 25, 2019Ohio University will look for a permanent space for the office next fall.
Students, faculty protest merge of the Multicultural and LGBT Centers
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 25, 2019About 15 people protested what they see as a decision to merge the Multicultural Center and the LGBT Center.
Three people were appointed to be deans at Ohio University regional campuses
By Nolan Simmons | Apr. 25, 2019The Eastern Campus will get a new interim dean and interim associate dean, the Chillicothe Campus will get an interim dean and there will be a new interim executive dean for regional higher education.
New Ohio House bill would develop educational program on the “humanity of the unborn child”
By Nolan Simmons | Apr. 25, 2019Local school districts would be able to choose whether or not to implement the program.
Ohio House bill could negate the Freedom of Expression passed by OU
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 23, 2019House Bill 88 would prohibit Ohio universities from restricting free expression rights.
OU suspended from Campus Pride Index
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 23, 2019The university would be suspended from a minimum of 20 months or until deemed appropriate.
New student trustee to focus on visibility and transparency
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 23, 2019Justin Kelley wants to make sure students know he is available for conversation.
Next dean of College of Arts and Sciences announced
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 23, 2019Ohio University will have a new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in July.
Student Senate: Members to vote on funding for Bobcat Readership Program
By Ellen Wagner | Apr. 23, 2019Student Senate is looking to allocate funding for local, state and national news and is requesting an increase in funding for the program.
Phishing threats results in safety measures from Ohio University
By Abby Miller | Apr. 22, 2019Users must now login with their full OU email addresses and safety programs are being implemented.
Columbus hospital to pay in OU graduate’s wrongful death settlement
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 22, 2019The settlement came after the death of Lora Stone, who was treated with a lethal and excessive dosage of fentanyl.
OU joins study to reduce opioid overdoses across Ohio
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 21, 2019The $65.9 million federally funded study includes 19 Ohio counties.
OU Student Senate voting records show more Democrats than Republicans
By Rachael Beardsley | Apr. 18, 2019The majority of the senate is unaffiliated, but Democrats still outnumber other parties.
How the Athens music scene has evolved over the years
By Paige Miller | Apr. 18, 2019Although Athens is a rural city, country music is a quieter genre in Athens.
Random housing lottery influences students across Ohio
By Paige Miller | Apr. 18, 2019Ohio University housing lottery similar to colleges across Ohio.
