Ohio University researchers discover a new protein, help fight obesity and diabetes
By Colt Austen | Mar. 6, 2019ApoA-IV is a protein that will tell the brain to stop eating, then converts fat to energy.
EDUCATION
How climate change presents itself in different areas
By Abby Miller | Mar. 6, 2019Climate change in Antarctica is measurable, but records of observation are limited.
Studying fossils to learn about the past and present
By Jessica Hill and George Shillcock | Mar. 6, 2019An OU professor and her students study a region close to home with some of the most preserved fossils.
OU announces assistant director for LGBT Center
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 28, 2019Jan Huebenthal will be the first assistant director of the center.
The School of Nursing and the GRID Lab team up for virtual reality project about Narcan
By Chloe Meyers | Feb. 24, 2019Sherleena Buchman, with the help of GRID Lab employees, turned a classroom simulation into an educational 360-degree video.
Athens school board discusses size and sustainability in new elementary buildings
By Nolan Simmons | Feb. 24, 2019One focus of the public input portion of the meeting was about the degree of sustainability the new buildings will reach.
Graduate Student Senate: Members approve bill to enforce a new sexual assault prevention program
By Colt Austen | Feb. 19, 2019The Green Dot Program has successfully reduced sexual assault up to 50 percent at other universities.
OU Chillicothe dean announces retirement
By Ian McKenzie | Feb. 19, 2019The dean at OU’s Chillicothe campus is set to retire in late June.
OU ranked one of nation’s best military-friendly schools
By Colt Austen | Feb. 18, 2019This is the eighth year in a row OU has made the list.
OU president denies former LGBT Center director’s grievance
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 13, 2019delfin bautista submitted their grievances to OU President Duane Nellis after they were denied an appeal by Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Gigi Secuban on Jan. 25.
OU to fund new HCOM building with $54M internal loan; university now nearly $443M in debt
By Colt Austen | Feb. 13, 2019Ohio University will be paying off the internal loan until March 2049.
High-profile alumni scandals are helping change OU’s culture, years after initial reports
By George Shillcock | Feb. 12, 2019Allegations of sexual assault and misconduct faced by OU alumni Matt Lauer and Roger Ailes are continuing to spark important conversations surrounding sexual violence and harassment survivors.
New mental health position in OU athletic department designed to help student athletes
By Chloe Meyers | Feb. 7, 2019Michelle Pride was hired as a psychologist specializing in athletics in order to help student athletes.
HCOM uses largest single higher-education donation in Ohio history to grow college
By Colt Austen | Feb. 6, 2019The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has used the donation for construction and scholarships.
Suspended journalism professor to face loss of tenure proceedings
By Sarah M. Penix | Feb. 3, 2019The next step is for Yusuf Kalyango to meet with the director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.
Three black women on why they chose OU — and why they chose to stay
By Hardika Singh | Feb. 3, 2019Three black women came to OU and found friends in a predominantly white institution. This is their story.
Meet the student who initiated an investigation into Athens City School District’s Title IX policies
By Maggie Campbell | Jan. 30, 2019Emmalyn Brown started a petition in August asking for the removal of a school board member.
Ohio University cancels Wednesday classes
By Logan Moore | Jan. 29, 2019OU officials predict that class will resume as usual on Thursday.
Civil lawsuit filed against Ohio University, suspended journalism professor
By Sarah M. Penix | Jan. 27, 2019Attorney Michael Fradin is suing Yusuf Kalyango and Ohio University.
Search committee formed for new LGBT Center director
By Ellen Wagner | Jan. 22, 2019The committee will bring in final candidates for the nationwide search.
