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.
The university is reviewing its gift agreements to comply with the Ohio Attorney General’s advice. However, if the gift agreement’s language is revised, it could limit offering diverse scholarships.
Athens Area Mediation Service is offering free mediation training throughout the year in hopes of teaching students and staff the tools to help solve problems.
Following last summer’s Supreme Court decision on affirmative action and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s interpretation of the case, administrators have allegedly warned faculty they could be individually liable for any scholarship lawsuits. In tandem, many diversity scholarships may not be awarded for the 2024-2025 school year.
Ohio University Student Senate has an initiative to put indoor farms in OU dining halls.
A large trash fire was reported and then was relit multiple days later.
Although the exact cause of the HVAC problems is unknown, Mingran Ma, associate director of communications and engagement for Well-Being and Recreation Services, said the most likely causes, and those they have submitted for work orders for, are faulty electrical controls and inadequate airflow.
The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a resolution in June to conduct a complete interior renovation of Seigfred Hall, transforming the five-story building into an interdisciplinary facility and creating the Patton Arts Center.
The Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation is a recognition that the university has made an effort to focus on community development and economic growth in the Southeast Ohio region.
Students and faculty are becoming increasingly frustrated with low retention rates among faculty after the COVID-19 era buyouts and layoffs.
Senate discusses two bills introduced by its Governmental Affairs and Environmental Affairs Commissions.
Students and faculty discuss past shows and future developments of the series.
The Faculty Senate met Monday to discuss changes to the faculty handbook and establish a phased retirement plan.
The Black History Month Committee hosted an event to highlight African American studies research. The event included awarding two students the Rev. Dr. Francine C. Child Service Justice Scholarship Endowment and showcasing faculty in the African American Studies Department’s research.
“Space is the second-most costly thing we have at the university behind people,” Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration John Day said.
A press conference was held Thursday to address the $500,000 grant the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded to the Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council. The council will put the funds toward aiding farmers and small businesses’ projects and ensuring it is energy efficient.
The event will be held in the Baker Center Atrium, located on the third floor, and will consist of a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a DJ, raffle baskets, food and drinks, as well as some tables with resources for those who menstruate.
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