Consultant to evaluate McDavis

The Ohio University Board of Trustees has hired a consultant to direct a comprehensive evaluation of President Roderick McDavis — months after awarding him with a 29 percent pay raise and a four-year contract extension.

Athens business to develop power converter for NASA

One local engineer is shooting for the moon and, with any luck, his design will land him a spot in lunar history.

Gary Wood, of Athens-based Sunpower Inc., has been contracted by NASA to design a power conversion unit that may one day generate electricity for a lunar outpost.

Opening of Blue Gator delayed

Published Friday, October 3rd, 2008.

Patrons of the Blue Gator will have to wait a little longer to hear the blues, despite the owner’s hope of reopening during Homecoming Weekend.

OU braces for future state funding cuts

Published Friday, October 3rd, 2008.

The Budget Planning Council is planning for up to a $12 million shortfall in state funding and investment income.

Ping adds more security to minimize thefts, fights

Published Friday, October 3rd, 2008.
Last Modified Friday, October 3rd, 2008.

The Ping Recreation Center invested $12,000 in five security cameras this August. Theft reports have been on a downward slope since the original six cameras were installed in 2006, but there was an uncharacteristic spike this fall.

Schedule change gives chance to enhance, update curriculum

Published Friday, October 3rd, 2008.

The Academics Committee of the Ohio University Board of Trustees will recommend that the full board approve a switch to semesters at its meeting tomorrow.

OU fundraising campaign expected to begin within a year

Published Friday, October 3rd, 2008.

Ohio University will publicly announce the launch of a seven-year fundraising campaign in upcoming months to raise an estimated $300 million for the OU coffer.

OU awaits plans for health center

Published Friday, October 3rd, 2008.

The Board of Trustees will have to wait until spring to hear a recommendation on plans to renovate Hudson Health Center and Parks Hall.

Internal reviews of university programs presented to board to determine extension needs

Published Friday, October 3rd, 2008.

Four Ohio University institutions and centers under review were shared with the Board of Trustees at its meeting yesterday.