The Ridges construction date set for 2025
By Suzanne Piper | Nov. 15, 2023Director of Real Estate Dominick Brook said official construction on the Ridges won’t occur until 2025.
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Student Senate discusses students’ well-being
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 15, 2023Student senate met Wednesday to discuss student safety and well-being through Ohio University’s Office of Health Promotion.
Safer Sacks will return to campus
By Paige Fisher | Nov. 13, 2023The Safer Sacks will be distributed to students in the coming weeks, and it will include personal safety alarms, nightcaps, pregnancy tests, condoms, lube and safety resources around campus.
Senate discusses housing plans, passes bereavement bill
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 8, 2023Student senate met Wednesday to discuss a new phase of residence hall renovations and the passage of a bill to positively regulate grieving students’ time off.
Opportunity Promise Award to give free tuition for local Pell Eligible students
By Suzanne Piper | Nov. 6, 2023President Gonzalez’s scholarship to free tuition and automatic admission
TJ Maxx employee offers tips for shopping at department, thrift stores
By Kenzie Callahan | Nov. 2, 2023Secrets from a TJ Maxx associate that will make sure you get the most bang for your buck.
Senate debates including lubricant in “safer sacks”
By Emily Stokes | Nov. 2, 2023Student Senate debates over what to include in this year’s “safer sacks.”
Ohio University requests information on race, ethnicity, disability, veteran status for federal requirements
By Alison Patton | Nov. 1, 2023OU asks staff and faculty for voluntary self-reported information on race and ethnicity, disability, and veteran status. The data collected will be used to meet federal requirements and accreditation, among other things.
Environmental affairs commission advocates for more solar panels
By Emily Stokes | Oct. 29, 2023Members of the Environmental Affairs Commission within the Student Senate at Ohio University are pushing for more solar panels to be installed on campus.
OU colleges see increased enrollment
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 26, 2023OU had another record-breaking year of enrollment among first-year students, which was also the case within several of its colleges.
Student senate receives board of trustees update
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 26, 2023Student Senate met on Wednesday to receive an update about the Board of Trustees from the student trustees.
APD, OUPD prepare for underage drinking on Halloween
By Suzanne Piper | Oct. 25, 2023As Halloween approaches, APD and OUPD anticipates underage students to take part in drinking at parties and bars
OU, Miami, Kent State collaborate to increase diversity, inclusion efforts
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 23, 2023Ohio University, Miami University and Kent State University collaborated to form a conference known as Reimagining the Academy, which serves the purpose of ensuring each university is upholding its efforts of diversity, equity and inclusion on campus.
Student senate hears report on Halloween safety tips
By Emily Stokes | Oct. 18, 2023Student senate met Wednesday to go over Halloween safety tips and Ohio University’s Medical Emergency Assistance Program.
OU holds investiture ceremony for President Gonzalez
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 18, 2023Ohio University held an inauguration and investiture ceremony Wednesday for its first woman president Lori Stewart Gonzalez.
OU professors, student leaders call for peace in Israel
By Payton Daugherty | Oct. 18, 2023The long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine has intensified following an attack committed by Hamas in Israel on Oct. 7.
No change to OU's marijuana policy
By Avery St. George | Oct. 18, 2023Since the university receives federal funding, it’s required to implement a program that prevents the use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse by students, faculty and staff. If Issue 2 passes, it would not affect OU’s current marijuana policy because it’s not a federal law.
OU, local government collaborate for students’ safety for Halloween Weekend
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 15, 2023Ohio University and the city of Athens collaborate to ensure the safety of all students during Halloween festivities.
Student senate discusses Gozalez’s first 100 days
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 12, 2023Ohio University’s 23rd President, Dr. Lori Stewart-Gonzalez, gave an informal presentation to the student senate about what she has been able to accomplish since becoming president in July.
Office of Sustainability advocating for outdoor classrooms
By Paige Fisher | Oct. 11, 2023Kyle Butler, an associate professor of instruction in English, is the sustainable living hub coordinator within the Office of Sustainability. He originally pitched this idea to develop a connection with nature within higher education.
