Faculty Senate discusses clinical faculty, excused absences
By Maggie Amacher | Feb. 13, 2024The Faculty Senate met Monday to discuss changes to the faculty handbook and establish a phased retirement plan.
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OU event features African American Studies research
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 12, 2024The 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.
Campus Space Optimization Initiative aims to reduce university spending
By Sydney Myers | Feb. 8, 2024“Space is the second-most costly thing we have at the university behind people,” Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration John Day said.
Conference addresses funds to assist farmers, small businesses
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 8, 2024A 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.
Student Senate hosts party in honor of Period Project
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 7, 2024The 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.
3-year Coca-Cola contract offers OU more funding
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 4, 2024Ohio University’s contract with Pepsi ended in Fiscal Year 2023, resulting in the university making the switch to start using Coca-Cola products on campus.
Ping makes plans to address student concerns
By Avery St. George | Feb. 1, 2024Ping Recreation Center seeks to accommodate larger class sizes through renovations and the replacement of old equipment.
Student Senate hears from Academic Achievement Center
By Paige Fisher | Jan. 31, 2024In the presentation, Fallon and Metzger explain the goals, practices and student jobs among many other aspects of the Academic Achievement Center.
Ohio University, University of Bayreuth partner for sports management degree
By Olivia Gilliand | Jan. 31, 2024Entering into its third year including the study abroad aspect, Ohio University and the University of Bayreuth offer students a dual degree program in sports management. The collaboration between the institutions offers a new outlook on global sports business.
OU offers limited options for students to use SNAP benefits
By Jared Christopher | Jan. 29, 2024Students who use SNAP benefits, have limited options to choose from on campus; Jefferson Marketplace is the only place that allows students to use these benefits.
Aging HVAC system results in Ping closures
By Olivia Gilliand | Jan. 25, 2024Several areas of Ping Recreation Center have been closing due to temperatures reaching 90 degrees in the building.
Panel discusses Israeli-Palestine in comparison to 9/11
By Suzanne Piper | Jan. 25, 2024Panel discusses Israeli-Palestine in comparison to 9/11, sparking debate
Trustees approve $1.9 million revitalization project in Morton and Bentley Halls
By Sydney Myers | Jan. 25, 2024Ohio University’s Board of Trustees approved a $1.9 million project to revitalize learning spaces within Morton and Bentley Halls during their meeting on Jan. 18.
Student senate heard university update
By Paige Fisher | Jan. 24, 2024The Student Senate heard from Student Trustees Mia Citino and Garrett Meek, and they recapped last week’s Board of Trustees meeting.
Faculty Senate passes resolution to redefine university's cocurricular
By Harshita Singhania | Jan. 23, 2024Ohio University Faculty Senate met Monday to discuss two resolutions, including updating faculty promotion and tenure requirements and redefining the co-curricular activities.
OU hosts second university updates session
By Paige Fisher | Jan. 22, 2024Ohio University hosted its second public update session Monday in Baker University Center to give more information to students, faculty and staff about what is going on at the university’s vice president level.
OU Board of Trustees discusses retention rate, campus building improvements
By News Staff Report | Jan. 20, 2024The Ohio University Board of Trustees met Thursday and Friday to discuss improving students’ retention rates, renovating campus buildings and better-utilizing campus facilities.
2024-25 FAFSA officially opens
By Alison Patton | Jan. 17, 2024Despite some technical difficulties, students can access the newly updated FAFSA form, and its first-priority form is due Feb. 15.
OU integrating Canvas during Spring Semester
By Suzanne Piper | Jan. 15, 202490 courses in the spring semester will be implementing Canvas, starting Phase 1 of replacing Blackboard.
Student Senate sparks initiative for increased CPR and AED training
By Emily Stokes | Jan. 10, 2024Student Senate introduces bill to increase AEDs in dorms and CPR training for RAs.
