Students celebrate last Fest weekend of the year
By Avery St. George and Suzanne Piper | Apr. 21, 2024OU students and guests took their celebratory last week of classes to Palmer Street for the last fest of the 2024 season.
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Students, faculty learn to navigate changing AI landscape
By Olivia Gilliand | Apr. 18, 2024Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has continued to grow and it’s forecast to double its market size from 2022 to 2024. The university is taking strides – like hosting AI-related events – to keep up with AI.
OU plans two days worth of Earth Day events
By Alison Patton | Apr. 18, 2024Earth day is Monday, but OU also has events planned for Tuesday with puppies, baby goats and lessons on sustainability.
Palmer Place Fest alternative party location set for Hocking Street
By Maggie Amacher | Apr. 18, 2024BrickLife and 68 Entertainment will host Athens Fest to replace Palmer Place Fest on April 19, beginning at noon.
Students honored for Leadership Awards
By Olivia Gilliand | Apr. 17, 2024Student award recipients gathered in Baker University Center Ballroom on Wednesday for the 41st Leadership Awards. There were 39 students and five organizations that received awards.
Students present research at OU Student Expo
By Jared Christopher | Apr. 11, 2024Judging took place from 9-11 a.m., followed by viewings open to the public from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
University services partner, promote general wellness
By Olivia Gilliand | Apr. 11, 2024Well-Being and Recreation and Counseling and Psychological Services partnered to create a new wellness space for students’ relaxation and recovery. The space, which is yet to be named, is expected to be unveiled at the beginning of the 2024 Fall Semester. In preparation for the space, the Ping Recreation Center is demoing three new pieces of equipment from Wellness Space Brands.
UAOU unites for unionization amid university’s delays
By Maggie Amacher | Apr. 10, 2024The United Academics of Ohio University, or UAOU, organized a meeting at the Scripps Hall Amphitheater on Wednesday to show Ohio University leadership that they are ready to vote for faculty unionization.
Students gather at Paw Print Park to watch the solar eclipse
By Suzanne Piper | Apr. 8, 2024The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership hosted a solar eclipse watch party for students from 2-4 p.m. at Paw Print Park.
Unity ticket sweeps Student Senate elections
By Donovan Hunt | Apr. 5, 2024Thursday, it was announced the Unity ticket won the presidential election. Reagan Farmer, Dan Gordillo and Johnny Susany are the 2023-24 Senate president, vice president and treasurer, respectively.
NASA awards OU, partners $6 million for research of autonomous navigation technology in avionics
By Emily Stokes | Apr. 4, 2024The OU project works to advance autonomous navigation in avionics, supported by NASA funding and other partners across the U.S.
Students receive curated text messages intended for growth mindset
By Suzanne Piper | Apr. 3, 2024Starting during COVID-19, OU Athens campus students have been receiving curated text messages about their well-being, giving advice, or ‘nudges.’ Who is sending these messages, and what are ‘nudges?’
Faculty Senate discusses resolution to allow student’s children in class
By Emily Stokes | Apr. 1, 2024Members of the Faculty Senate express concern over a potential policy allowing students to bring children to class, promoting inclusivity.
Campus groups works to increase AED accessibility on campus
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 31, 2024Residence Life Commissioner Mae Thomas is working with Housing and Residence Life to increase student accessibility to Automated External Defibrillators on campus.
Bobcats seek healthy meals, more fresh produce on campus
By Jackson McCoy | Mar. 28, 2024Students and faculty share their opinions, tips and experiences with finding produce and nutritious food on campus.
Ohio University general fee funds university priorities
By Olivia Gilliand | Mar. 28, 2024Ohio University’s general fee, which most full-time students pay $712 toward each semester, pays for various student services across campus, but many students are unaware of the fee and what it goes toward.
Student senate discusses changes to rules on votes of no confidence
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 28, 2024Student 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.
Q & A with Mary Beth Tinker
By Paige Fisher | Mar. 28, 2024Mary 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.
Cherry blossom season blooms at OU
By Gina Napoli | Mar. 27, 2024The 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.
Campus market prices increase, meal swipe value remains the same
By Suzanne Piper | Mar. 27, 2024The 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.
