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OU To Conduct Study On Turning Park Place Into Student Commons
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Ohio University is exploring the idea of turning Park Place at its Athens campus into a student commons, citing traffic and pedestrian safety concerns. Park Place is the two way… Read More
Ohio University Mulling 2015 Tuition Increase
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees was presented with a possible tuition hike between .5 and two percent at its Thursday joint committee meeting. University Vice President of Finance and… Read More
Hundreds Of Thousands Watch Respectful, Relaxed Creation Debate
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To watch the full debate, click here The Liberty Room in Kentucky’s Creation Museum was full almost an hour before the start of Tuesday night’s debate between scientist Bill Nye… Read More
President McDavis Lauds Ohio University’s Disability Services
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Ohio University president Roderick J. McDavis lauded the advancement of the school’s disability services in his quarterly report to the university’s board of trustees Friday. McDavis noted that in five… Read More
OU Filmmaker Set To Premiere “Wrestling With Iowa” Documentary
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OU student filmmaker Tim Jackson will premiere his documentary, Wrestling with Iowa, on Dec. 3 at the Athena Cinema. The film follows two high school wrestlers in Iowa who are searching for their fourth-straight state championship, a feat that has only been accomplished 19 times before.
Refined ‘Guaranteed Tuition Program’ Presented To OU Board Of Trustees
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A refined version of the “Guaranteed Tuition Program” was presented at Ohio University’s quarterly board of trustees meeting Thursday. The program will lock in a student’s tuition rate for 12… Read More
Glouster Man Indicted For Aggravated Murder Of Father
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Paul J. Roberts, 41 of Glouster, Ohio, was indicted Monday on nine felony counts including the aggravated murder of his 63-year-old father Paul E. Roberts. In addition to the aggravated… Read More
Grand Jury: No Crime Committed In Social Media Sexual Assault Case
By: Athens Messenger staff reports, Atish Baidya, Grant Burkhardt, Tom Hodson
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The Athens County Grand Jury refused to bring any indictments in the sexual incident that occurred Homecoming weekend and was captured and transmitted through social media. The grand jury has… Read More
Photos Of The Week: Sept. 23-29
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Last week's best photos are here. Follow @WOUBVisuals on Twitter for daily photos and more. Maybe our favorite shot of the week is from Eli Hiller, as Ohio University goalkeeper… Read More
Global Perspectives: Kenya, In Aftermath Of Mass Shooting
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WOUB's "Global Perspectives" discusses Kenya and its citizens after the mass shooting at a Nairobi shopping mall. The panel talks about the country's peacemaking role in the region and Kenya's… Read More
Global Perspectives: Students Discuss Gun Violence In America
By: Atish Baidya, Grant Burkhardt
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Last week’s shooting at the Washington Navy Yard once again thrust gun violence into the national spotlight. On this episode of “Global Perspectives” WOUB’s Atish Baidya speaks with three international… Read More
McDavis Provides Update On ‘Ridges’ Project
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Ohio University President Roderick McDavis announced Thursday that he named Stephen Golding, Vice President for Finance and Administration, director of The Ridges Advisory Committee. The committee is "charged with periodically reviewing… Read More
OU Ranked No. 135 On ‘Best Colleges’ List
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Ohio University was named the 135th best college in America, according to an annual ranking published by the U.S. News and World Report on Tuesday. The campus, located in Athens,… Read More
Clippinger Laboratories At OU Reopens After Evacuation
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UPDATE 5:30 p.m. Ohio University announced Clippinger Laboratories would be reopened at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. Classes would resume at 6 p.m., according to the university's Twitter account. The Post in Athens… Read More
Syrian Student Describes Experiences On The Ground
By: Atish Baidya, Grant Burkhardt
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A group of Syrian students studying at Ohio University talked to WOUB's Atish Baidya about the war in their home country in this episode of "Global Perspectives." Here is audio… Read More
Global Perspectives: Syrian Students Discuss Crisis
By: Atish Baidya, Grant Burkhardt
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A group of Syrian students studying at Ohio University talked to WOUB's Atish Baidya about the war in their home country in this episode of "Global Perspectives." The "Perspectives" series… Read More
Photos: OU’s Walter Fieldhouse Going Up Fast
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The Walter Fieldhouse is under construction adjacent to Peden Stadium on Ohio University's Athens campus. The 89,000 square foot facility will support classroom instruction, recreational activities, athletic practices and events…. Read More
Athens County Man Found Dead Along WV Rt. 2
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The Marietta Times reported Thursday that a middle-aged Athens County resident was found dead along WV Route 2. He reportedly crashed his car over an embankment and either died from… Read More
OU Field Hockey Practicing On Tennis Court, Playing All 2013 Games Away
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The Ohio University field hockey team will play all of its scheduled games in 2013 away from Athens because of construction at Pruitt Field. As WOUB reported Aug. 28, Ohio… Read More
Male Wanted For Rape On OU Campus
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A female Ohio University student reported to campus police Monday morning that she was the victim of a rape in Pickering Hall the night before. Police are still looking for… Read More
OU Board Of Trustees Approves Plan To Borrow $100 Million Over Four Years
By: Atish Baidya, Grant Burkhardt
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a plan borrow an additional $100 million in debt over the next four years as part of the school’s six-year capital improvement plan…. Read More
OU President Awarded Bonus And Raise
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Ohio University's Board of Trustees awarded President Dr. Roderick McDavis with a raise and a bonus for his work over the last academic year. The board awarded McDavis with a… Read More
Pruitt Field Construction To Cost Additional $540K
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Construction on Pruitt Field, Ohio University's field hockey pitch, has been delayed and will cost an extra $540,000. The project was slated to cost $1.75 million, but instead will cost… Read More
OU Board Of Trustees Approve Bonuses For Faculty And Staff
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Ohio University President Dr. Roderick J. McDavis announced Thursday that he wants to set aside one percent of the university's budget for bonuses to faculty and staff. The board approved… Read More
OU Unveils New Scholarship Initiative
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The Ohio University Board of Trustees Thursday approved a "Scholarship Investment Program," which it hopes will provide $75 million in new scholarship funds. In the plan, presented by J. Bryan… Read More
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