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Local pastor loses school license for alleged sexual misconduct (Updated)
The State Board of Education permanently banned Nelsonville pastor Kevin Lowry from obtaining a public education license in Ohio.
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Ohio University racks up legal fees amid faculty union negotiations
OU spent $200k in one year to challenge the certification of the faculty union election and engage in contract negotiations.
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Ridges board prepares for state property transfer
As The Ridges New Community Authority prepares for a roughly 27-acre transfer, the 317 Board works to secure rezoning on a tight deadline.
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Ohio University preserves archives following closure of centers
The Ohio University Mahn Center utilizes archives from the three centers that were forced to close by state law.
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Formerly detained OU professor has long history of Palestine action
Ohio University removed Tom Hayes from his course after Israeli forces detained him while he was trying to deliver aid to Gaza.
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Senate Bill 1 implementation worries Ohio University professors
Beyond its impact on DEI programs, the law mandates elimination of courses and majors, revamps tenure provisions and requires a specific course in American civics.
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Costly net frustrates Athens officials after OU closes driving range
The city spent $273k on netting to protect soccer players from errant golf balls from Ohio University’s now-defunct driving range.
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OU jettisoned diversity division staff along with their programs
Unlike some other universities, Ohio University did not seek to reassign employees affected by the state-mandated closure of DEI programs.
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Ohio University appeals state decision certifying faculty union (Updated)
Organizers continue to warn that a decision in OU’s favor could hinder organized labor across the state.
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Ohio University to close Pride Center, Women’s Center and Multicultural Center due to new law
Ohio University will close the Pride Center, the Women’s Center and the Multicultural Center in response to a new higher education law.
