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Ohio University projects another year of strong enrollment
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Total fall enrollment numbers at Ohio University are trending higher than they were this time last year. The number is up 10% compared to last June…. Read More
Ohio University is on track to top last year’s fall enrollment record
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – One week out from the start of the fall 2023 semester, Ohio University is on track to set another fall enrollment record. As of May 21,… Read More
Ohio University says it’s on track to set a new record for freshmen enrollment in the fall
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Fall freshmen enrollment at Ohio University is on track to be even higher than last year’s record, the board of trustees was informed at its meeting… Read More
Fired professor refiles lawsuit against Ohio University in federal court
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Ohio University professor who was fired over sexual harassment claims has again filed a lawsuit against the university in federal court. Much of the… Read More
Raises for faculty and staff are in the forecast as Ohio University’s financial position improves
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University’s financial picture is improving, driven by more students, fewer employees and a big helping of federal stimulus funds. Faculty and staff will see something… Read More
The Ohio University Board Of Trustees Added A Regional Member And Discussed Enrollment Decline At Latest Meeting
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Regional representation in university leadership and further enrollment decline were among the topics of discussion during the Ohio University’s Board of Trustees’ meeting on Thursday. Misty… Read More
Ohio University Recovering From Pandemic, But Big Challenges Remain
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University’s board of trustees saw evidence Friday that the university is recovering from the depths of the pandemic. Freshmen enrollment is expected to be up… Read More
Ohio University Ending Year Strong Despite Pandemic, But Big Challenges Remain
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University expected the pandemic to deliver a serious blow to its already fragile financial situation and leave it millions of dollars in the hole. Instead,… Read More
Former Business Dean Named To Two-Year Term As Ohio University President
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The former dean of Ohio University’s business college will serve as the university’s president for the next two years. Hugh Sherman will serve out the remaining… Read More
Pandemic Deepens Ohio University’s Budget Crisis
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University expects to lose about $20 million in revenue because so many students are choosing not to return to campus this semester. This is just… Read More
Ohio University Leaders Struggled To Forecast Depth Of Budget Crisis
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories that will examine the budget crisis that has left Ohio University looking to cut millions of dollars in expenses…. Read More
Ohio University Projections Show Millions In Deficits
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is looking at a more than $290 million budget deficit over the next five years if revenue and expenses are not brought into closer… Read More
OU Executive’s Bonus Raises Questions About Transparency
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — One thing the payment of a $100,000 bonus to an Ohio University senior executive a few months ago has made clear is that this can be… Read More