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Athens city officials discuss raising the city’s income tax to make up for declining revenue
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
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
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
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
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
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
Yoga Under the Elms offers area residents a chance to stretch and connect
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Food insecurity is prevalent on campuses across the US, including Ohio University
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Food insecurity remains a persistent issue among college and university students throughout the United States, and Ohio University is no exception. A report from… Read More
Ohio University will join a decade-long mental health and addiction study
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio University along with nine other universities in the state will embark on a 10-year mental health study, assisted by an initial $20 million… Read More
Clayton scores 23 as Ohio Men’s Basketball downs Northern Illinois 78-66
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — AJ Clayton’s 23 points helped Ohio Men’s Basketball defeat Northern Illinois 78-66 on Saturday. Clayton added three blocks for the Bobcats (7-7, 1-1 Mid-American Conference). Jaylin… Read More
Clayton’s 17 points leads Ohio Men’s Basketball’s rout of D-III Defiance 108-28
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — AJ Clayton scored 17 points as Ohio Men’s Basketball beat Defiance 108-28 on Monday night. Clayton added five rebounds for the Bobcats (6-4). Ike Cornish added… Read More
Ohio University mourns the death of President Emeritus Robert Glidden
ATHENS, Ohio (Ohio University) — Ohio University President Emeritus Dr. Robert Glidden, whose lifelong commitment to academic discovery and research and the advocacy of institutional accreditation forever impacted higher education,… Read More
Ohio Football seeking a 2nd straight 10-win season when it faces Georgia Southern in the Myrtle Beach Bowl
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Football is looking for its second-straight 10-win season when the Bobcats face Georgia Southern in the Myrtle Beach Bowl. The game will takes place on… Read More
The Ohio men’s basketball team defeats Brown 82-77 for fifth place at the Nassau Championship
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Shereef Mitchell scored 24 points, Jaylin Hunter added 21, and Ohio beat Brown 82-77 in the fifth-place game at the Nassau Championship on Sunday. Elmore James… Read More
Ohio University plans to raise minimum faculty salaries and reports increased student retention
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
An Ohio University meteorology professor warns melting Antarctic ice threatens penguins with extinction
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Melting Antarctic ice could contribute to rising sea levels and doom Antarctica’s penguin population to extinction by the end of the century. 2023 saw the lowest… Read More
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