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Candidate Q&A: Kevin Ritter and Ohio House 94
Kevin Ritter, candidate for Ohio House District 94, spoke with the Independent about his stance on important policy questions.
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Candidate Q&A: Wenda Sheard and Ohio House 94
The Independent spoke with Wenda Sheard, candidate for Ohio House District 94, about her positions on policy issues.
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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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Closed OU centers’ archives find new home at Mount Zion
The Mount Zion Black Cultural Center acquired materials from the three Ohio University programs forced to close by state law.
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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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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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Anti-DEI policies impact local LGBTQ+ community
As lawmakers attack DEI initiatives, students and community organizations wonder what happens next — and move to shape that future.
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How the community banded together to save Black Alumni Weekend
Happening now, Black Alumni Weekend is intended as a “weekend of networking, mentorship, and celebration” that will “honor the rich legacy of Black and Brown excellence at Ohio University.”
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Students, community brace for elimination of DEI at Ohio University
With Senate Bill 1 moving through the Ohio Legislature, students, faculty and community members are preparing for major changes at Ohio University, including the loss of OU’s Multicultural Center, Women’s Center, and Pride Center.
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Photo Gallery: Community members gather to protest Senate Bill 1 (Updated)
Around 70 community members gathered in front of Cutler Hall on Ohio University’s College Green on Wednesday afternoon to protest Ohio Senate Bill 1.
