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A group of women rally to create an alternate event after Ohio University cancels its annual women’s conference
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Within days after Ohio University announced it was canceling an annual women’s conference planned for this month in Lancaster, a group of community leaders came together… Read More
Ohio University put the Celebrate Women conference on hold, citing federal guidance on discrimination
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has put on hold its annual Celebrate Women conference, citing concerns that its programming may not comply with new federal antidiscrimination guidelines. The announcement… Read More
Many Fulbright scholars say they feel stranded after the Trump administration suspended their funding
By: Alison Patton | David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – When an Ohio University international student woke up last Friday, he was expecting to see a deposit in his bank account, but he found an email… Read More
Ohio University places the Black alumni reunion on hold, citing new federal policies involving race
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Black alumni from around the country were supposed to be gathering at Ohio University next month for a reunion. But that event has been put on… Read More
Raising Cane’s and Playa Bowls announced as restaurant tenants for the historic building renovation in uptown Athens
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The company renovating a historic building in uptown Athens announced the two restaurants that will occupy the ground floor. One is Raising Cane’s, a national chain… Read More
Ohio University hosted its first Science Olympiad Invitational in 30 years
By: Arielle Teppert
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two students at Ohio University brought together 250 high schoolers from across Ohio to compete at the school’s first Science Olympiad Invitational in 30 years. Co-directors… Read More
Ohio University students walked out of class to demand administrators be transparent about the future of diversity, equity and inclusion
By: Reese Thompson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Over a thousand Ohio University students walked out of class Thursday to demand transparency from university leadership regarding the potential impact of new laws on diversity,… Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine’s return to office order does not apply to Ohio University employees
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The executive order Tuesday that said certain state employees must return to working at the office does not apply to Ohio University. This is according to… Read More
The Athena Grand owners discuss their decision to close the Athens theater after nearly 20 years
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Rick Frame recalls the days when they would take a 35-millimeter print of the latest blockbuster movie and show it on three screens simultaneously at the… Read More
![Athens City Hall is seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062221_CityHall_002-scaled-e1632322166288-900x422.jpg)
Athens city officials discuss raising the city’s income tax to make up for declining revenue
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens city officials are proposing an income tax increase as revenue declines in the face of rising expenses. The city’s administration suggested the City Council move… Read More
Postpartum depression is common. New research aims to help rural moms get care
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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ATHENS, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Postpartum depression affects a lot of women. Research suggests about 1 in 7 new moms deal with it. But fewer than half get the mental health care… 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
A man has been indicted by a grand jury after allegedly threatening Ohio University students
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A man accused of threatening Ohio University students and illegally possessing an assault weapon was indicted Monday by the Athens County grand jury. Michael Rinthalukay, 27,… Read More
Formation of Ohio University faculty union delayed by disputes over membership
By: Shane Scalfaro
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A dispute between Ohio University administrators and faculty over who can join a proposed union means an election likely won’t happen until spring semester. Last week, a… Read More
Judges hear appeal of former Ohio University student’s rape conviction
By: Donovan Varney
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A man serving eight years in prison for the rape of a former Ohio University student says his attorney rejected a plea deal without consulting with… Read More
![A group of people practice Yoga Under the Elms on College Green | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/WEEGRAV-YT5QY-900x422.png)
Yoga Under the Elms offers area residents a chance to stretch and connect
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — On a hot and sticky afternoon, 75-year-old Ann Mulligan is sweating her way through a series of child poses, downward-facing dogs and standing half-forward bends. She… Read More
Ohio Valley Summer Theater opens ‘Young Frankenstein’ this weekend
ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio Valley Summer Theater has announced its upcoming production of Young Frankenstein, the musical adaptation of Mel Brooks’ classic comedy that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this… 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 replaces a diversity program as complaints grow about such initiatives in higher education
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki (Report for America) | Shane Scalfaro
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Mark Perry was pleased. It had only been five months since he’d filed a complaint against Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine for… Read More
Donald Leo is the new executive vice president and provost for Ohio University
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has named a new executive vice president and provost. Donald Leo comes to Ohio University from the University of Georgia, where in 2013 he… Read More
Dr. Amy Acton talked to Ohio University students about leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Dr. Amy Acton, the former director of the Ohio Health Department, talked to medical students at Ohio University about the challenges she faced leading the state’s… Read More
Brain Camp Event
In partnership with Ohio University, Ohio Health & The Central Ohio Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association Saturday, April 6, 2024 12:00PM – 2:00 PM Athens Community Center 701 E. State St,… Read More
Ohio University officials won’t yet commit to remaining neutral on efforts to form a faculty union
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University leadership say they cannot yet commit to remaining neutral as faculty pursue their drive to form a union, and are also not yet convinced… Read More
Ohio University faculty gather more than enough signatures in their union drive
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – An effort to unionize faculty at Ohio University resulted in more than enough signatures to file a petition with the state. The United Academics of Ohio… Read More
Ohio University puts a pause on awarding scholarships that may use race as a factor
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has paused awarding scholarships for which race may be a criteria in response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision last year. The pause applies… Read More
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