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OU Athletes BLM Protest: “Racism Is Also A Big Pandemic”
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As the pandemic enters its fifth month, anti-racial protests resist dying out in Athens. A group of about thirty student athletes from Ohio University summoned a… Read More
![A sign inside one of Ohio University's academic buildings encouraging students to fill seats from the back of the room](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/besafebobcats-900x422.jpg)
OHIO Community Has Mixed Reaction To Phased Return; University Assures It Has Safe Plans In Place
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Members of the Ohio University community have mixed reactions to the university’s announcement that students will return to the Athens campus this fall in phases, as… Read More
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Ohio University Reopens Voluntary Separation or Retirement Program
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has reopened a voluntary separation or retirement program (VSRP) for eligible faculty, executive vice president and provost Elizabeth Sayrs said in an email Wednesday…. Read More
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Eight Ohio University Student-Athletes Test Positive For COVID-19
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Eight Ohio University student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19, the university announced Tuesday. These students have been asked to return to their permanent residences to isolate… Read More
![Attendees at a rally on East State Street display their signs Saturday, June 27, 2020.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/rally-crop-900x422.jpg)
Dozens Rally On State Street After Most Recent Job Cuts At Ohio University
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In the wake of another round of job cuts at Ohio University, more than 50 people stood on East State Street to support those whose positions… Read More
![Union workers protest the layoff of 110 custodial workers at Ohio University.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AFSCME_Essntial-900x422.jpeg)
Uncertainty, Frustration Remain For Union Workers In Absence Of Contract With University
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Local union leaders say they are still working with Ohio University to agree on a new contract and address wrongful termination grievances, though the process is… Read More
![Former Ohio University president Vernon R. Alden, who died June 22, 2020 at the age of 97.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ALDENcrop-900x422.jpg)
Watch: Fond Memories With Ohio University’s Former President Alden
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Vernon R. Alden, the 15th president of Ohio University, died Monday at the age of 97 from complications of pneumonia. He was living in Boston. Alden,… Read More
![Union workers protest the layoffs of 140 Ohio University employees amidst the coronavirus pandemic.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-03-at-7.09.57-PM-e1591225872833-900x422.png)
Union Workers Again Protest OU Layoffs During Coronavirus Pandemic
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Union workers at Ohio University and supporters took to the streets in Uptown Athens to again protest layoffs of 140 people during the coronavirus pandemic. Almost… Read More
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Workers Protest OU’s 140 Layoffs Amidst the Pandemic
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Union workers are continuing to protest, what they say is, unfair and disrespectful treatment by Ohio University. On Saturday morning, American Federation of State, County and Municipal… Read More
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Quick Look: Ohio University Faculty Given One Year Notice, Furlough Tiers Detailed
By: Allison Hunter
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Friday’s 5:41 p.m. email from Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis outlined what hundreds, by that time, knew – there had been another round of job… Read More
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Ohio University Makes Plans To Re-Open For Fall
By: Allison Hunter
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is planning to invite students back to its campuses for fall semester. What that fall semester will look like is still a work in… Read More
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Some Retailers in Athens are Back Open, Others Still Shuttered
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In Athens, some businesses have re-opened but others were still closed on Tuesday afternoon. All non-essential businesses in the state have been closed since March because… Read More
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Quick Look: OU Trustees Reject Union Agreement, New Furlough Policy Coming
By: Allison Hunter
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University’s Board of Trustees held their first-ever virtual meeting Monday. The members acknowledged outstanding students, approved a tuition freeze, and new academic programs as expected… Read More
![Ohio University's class gateway at College Green, photographed on May 2, 2019](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/class-gateway-900x422.jpg)
Ohio University says Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Ohio University employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the university said Friday. The employee was last on the Athens campus May 4 and is recovering… Read More
![Participants leave Peden Stadium on their way to College Green for a motorcade rally calling for a firing freeze at Ohio University and the reinstatement of cut jobs.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_6445-1-900x422.jpg)
OU Faculty and Staff Call for Firing Freeze, Reinstatement of Jobs at Motorcade Rally
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University faculty, staff, students, and Athens community members demanded that administrators freeze layoffs and reinstate union workers who lost their jobs during a motorcade rally… Read More
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Ohio University Faculty, Union Workers Find Ways To Push Back Against Administration
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio University Faculty Senate has delivered a vote of no confidence in two key executive administrators and is now pushing to take matters into their… Read More
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Athens Community Collaborates to Make Protective Masks
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens businesses and citizens are combining their resources and talents to supply protective masks for the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended… Read More
![Dr. Lijing Yang, a professor at Ohio University, displays some of the masks she and the PPE for Athens Task Force purchased from China to donate to Athens County health officials.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dr-yang-1-900x422.jpg)
Ohio University Community Connects Across Continents To Provide PPE For Athens
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) –A group of Chinese and Taiwanese staff members at Ohio University started a task force to supply local healthcare workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) during the… Read More
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Another Epidemic: Youth Vaping on the Rise
By: Joe Weiner, Madelyn Young, Taylor Moore
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Teen vaping is reaching epidemic proportions, with nearly 40 percent of 12th graders reporting use of a vaping device in the past year, and more than 20 percent reporting vaping… Read More
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Marching 110 Virtual Video Goes Viral: The Story Behind It
By: Thomas Garverick
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Instead of playing at events like a bowl game or MAC basketball tournament, students of the Marching 110 are back at home bringing an unprecedented challenge…. Read More
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Summer Classes at Ohio University Move to Remote Instruction
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University announced that there will be no in-person summer classes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Provost Elizabeth Sayrs made the announcement in an email sent out… Read More
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Ohio University Students Get Options for Grading Amid Coronavirus Disruption
By: Allison Hunter
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is introducing an alternative grading option for students dealing with the coronavirus-based interruption of their school year. Robin Muhammad, president of Ohio University’s Faculty… Read More
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Ohio University Delays Personnel-Related Budget Cuts During Pandemic
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has paused personnel-related budget reductions in response to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. According to a release, the university on Wednesday requested the action be taken… Read More
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Historic Selection to Head E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Eddith Dashiell has been named the next director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University, Dean Scott… Read More
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Ohio University Postpones Spring Commencement and All Regional Campus Graduation Activities
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has decided to postpone Spring 2020 Commencement and all graduation activities on all regional campuses. According to an email OU President Duane Nellis sent… Read More
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