Student senate discussed -- and ultimately tabled -- a resolution to change its rules and procedures to allow more due process to executive members when facing potential removal.
Mary Beth Tinker visited Ohio University on Wednesday night to tell her story about the Supreme Court case, Tinker v. Des Moines, which fought for students’ First Amendment rights within public schools. She also honored an OU alum who advocated for the First Amendment.
The partnership and friendship between OU and Chubu University has been ongoing for 50 years. Learn about the history of the partnership and ways students, faculty and the Athens community celebrate Cherry Blossom season.
The university’s campus markets are raising prices and a meal swipe remains at $6.75, making it more difficult for some students to utilize their swipes. However, Culinary Services acknowledges the increasing prices and is trying to offer cheaper options for students.
Nearly a month after a report of voyeurism in Dougan House, students demand the university take action to add restroom locks in all residence halls. Shortly after the report was taken, a petition was created and Student Senate passed legislation to demand the university’s action.
Students flocked to Mill Street to celebrate this year’s Mill Fest, and hectic day drinking followed
Student Senate presidential candidates, Regan Farmer, Issac Davis and Kiandra Martin, and their running mates share their platforms and answer student questions during the first Senate debate Thursday.
As OU faculty continue to fight for unionization, the university responded to UAOU’s letter March 7 indicating the request does not meet the minimum requirement outlined in the Ohio Revised Code. However, once the UAOU files a formal and complete request per the revised code, then the university will respond.
Ohio University plans to divest Kantner Hall and Central Classroom Building to reduce utility and maintenance expenses, reallocating funds toward the College of Fine Arts renewal project.
Three floors in Alden Library lack gender-inclusive bathroom options. Discrepancy of bathrooms is a similar trend across campus as there are more male than female and unisex restrooms.
OU was enrolled in the Bobcat Pass Program with Athens Public Transportation for approximately $55,185 in fiscal year 2023, Dan Pittman, a university spokesperson, said.
Jneanne Hacker, executive director of Housing and Residence Life; Troy Bonte, interim associate vice president of facilities management; and Chris Owens, director for housing capital and facilities planning gave a presentation to address concerns on campus.
The United Academics of Ohio University (UAOU) organized a "Day of Action" on Tuesday afternoon in College Green, advocating for improved job security and academic freedom for faculty. The event highlighted current efforts to unionize OU’s faculty, addressing concerns such as inadequate compensation, lack of shared governance, and deteriorating working conditions.
President Lori Stewart Gonzalez, Vice President for Enrollment Management Candace Boeninger and Stacey Bennett, general counsel for OU’s legal department, gave an update to the Faculty Senate Monday night regarding where the university is at with reviewing the scholarships aimed at aiding people of diverse communities.
The Den, housed on the first floor of Boyd Hall, is the newest student space on campus. The space allows residential, commuter and off-campus students to relax, study and make new friends.
Attendees share personal experiences and perspectives while honoring transgender Oklahoma high school student Nex Benedict's life.
Ohio University’s Student Senate works on many projects at a time, but the role of the administration in this process is more complex. Although the administration is responsive to the senate's legislation, sometimes university bills can take time to rule out.
Ohio University’s Microgrants program helps students with emergency funding but some international students still have to utilize additional resources to bridge the gap.
Q&A with University Spokesperson, Daniel Pittman, ahead of Ohio University’s 2024-2025 FAFSA priority deadline.
The reinstatement is due to some irregularities surrounding the vote of no confidence to remove Davis from the vice president position during a vote of no confidence last meeting.
Solutions by The State News