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The Federal Hocking school board will consider laying off teachers to address projected budget deficits
By: David Forster
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB) — The Federal Hocking school board may vote to cut teachers at its meeting next week to address budget deficits projected to begin this year and grow each… Read More

Ohio University enrollment continues to rebound with help from another big freshman class
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University enrollment is posting another year of growth, including the third-largest freshman class in its history. Overall Ohio University enrollment, which includes all class levels… Read More

Ohio University projects another year of strong enrollment
By: Shane Scalfaro
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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 plans to raise minimum faculty salaries and reports increased student retention
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University plans to raise minimum faculty salaries and to raise promotion bumps by $1,000 over the next three years. This was announced Tuesday at the… Read More

Ohio University sets fall enrollment record for the second year in a row
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – For the second year in a row, Ohio University set a new fall enrollment record. Ohio University saw 4,516 incoming students for fall 2023, exceeding its… Read More

Ohio University is on track to top last year’s fall enrollment record
By: Gabriel Scotto
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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

West Virginia University president given contract extension amid serious challenges
By: John Raby | AP
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia University Board of Governors gave President E. Gordon Gee a one-year contract extension Monday amid a budget shortfall, falling enrollment and plans to… Read More

Ohio University says it’s on track to set a new record for freshmen enrollment in the fall
By: Conner Woodruff
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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

Preliminary numbers suggest another strong fall enrollment at Ohio University’s Athens campus
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Enrollment for fall 2023 at Ohio University is tracking higher than it was last year, when the university saw record enrollment. As of April 5, slightly… Read More

West Virginia’s public higher education enrollment is mostly flat
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Enrollment in West Virginia’s public higher education institutions remained mostly flat this fall compared to the same period last year. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy… Read More

The college enrollment drop is finally letting up. That’s the good news
By: Elissa Nadworny | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Undergraduate college enrollment is continuing its years-long decline, though at a much less drastic rate than during the pandemic. According to preliminary data released Thursday, U.S…. Read More

Ohio University’s first-year class on Athens campus sets a record
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University’s first-year class on the Athens campus for the fall 2022 semester is now the largest in the school’s history. The campus saw 4,441 first-year students,… Read More

Ohio University’s fall enrollment surge raises questions about what to plan for next
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University’s fall freshmen enrollment might not set a record, but it could have. The university’s trustees were told at their meeting Thursday that so many… Read More

Ohio University faculty are happy with enrollment projections, but have concerns
By: Olivia Roman
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Faculty at Ohio University are thrilled with the expected spike in enrollment this fall, but it also raises some concerns. “It’s really exciting that so many… Read More

Ohio University is preparing to house and feed a huge influx of freshmen this fall
By: Olivia Roman
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University may see a record number of incoming freshmen this fall and administrators have spent the past couple of months figuring out how to house… Read More

Ohio University may see record freshmen enrollment in the fall
By: Olivia Roman
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Ohio University is on track to have the largest incoming freshmen class in over 50 years. It was revealed at last week’s board of trustees meeting… Read More

Ohio University shifts approach to budgets and financial forecast improves significantly
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Just over a week ago, Ohio University’s board of trustees got a budget update that looks a lot different from what they’ve seen over the past… Read More

Raises for faculty and staff are in the forecast as Ohio University’s financial position improves
By: David Forster
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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
By: Kaitlin Thorne
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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
By: David Forster
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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 Will End Year With A Surplus, But Cuts Expected As Big Deficits Loom
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University expects to end the fiscal year with a $14.5 million budget surplus, a dramatic shift from the big deficit projection just a few months… Read More

Ohio University Enrollment On Path To Continue Slide As Peers Project Gains
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is on track for one of its lowest undergraduate enrollments in several decades, which will have financial repercussions for years to come. The deadline… Read More

Ohio University Projections Show Millions In Deficits
By: David Forster
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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