Krendl offers new quote for semesters cost

Published Thursday, July 3rd, 2008.

A switch to semesters may cost less than earlier estimates but could still set Ohio University back $13 million.

The switch will be discussed by a committee this fall, and it could take effect as early as 2011, Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl said at a presentation to the Board of Trustee’s academics committee last Thursday.  It could cost the university $500,000 to $13 million to make the change, she said.

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Price tag leads officials to scrap plans for new health center

Published Thursday, July 3rd, 2008.
Last Modified Thursday, July 3rd, 2008.

Ohio University officials declared plans for a new campus health center “unaffordable” after two developer’s assessments showed costs would exceed original estimates by up to $12 million.

College becomes more affordable after Congress cuts interest rates

Published Thursday, July 3rd, 2008.

Interest rates on subsidized undergraduate student loans dropped Tuesday from 6.8 percent to 6 percent and will continue to decrease over the next few years thanks to federal legislation passed last September.

The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 (CCRAA) will cut interest rates on subsidized federal Stafford loans in half by 2011. Subsidized loans are those that the government pays interest on while a student is in school and a short time after graduation, said Justin Draeger, spoke

Avoid being burned by fireworks laws

Published Thursday, July 3rd, 2008.
Last Modified Thursday, July 3rd, 2008.

Before you throw the burgers and dogs on the grill and ready yourself with a cold one to marvel at the illuminated Fourth of July sky, make sure you know how to celebrate your independence without compromising it.

Although setting off firecrackers and bottle rockets may seem like innocent fun, they could land you with a $1,000 fine — or even jail time.

Consumer fireworks, or 1.4G fireworks, include firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles and fountains. In the state of Ohio, it is legal to

Pool charging OU students for entry

University ends partnership with Community Center Pool allowing students free access, replaces with other activities

Published Thursday, July 3rd, 2008.

Ohio University students will not be making a splash at the Athens City Community Pool this summer: The pool will no longer be free for Ohio University students during the 2007-2008 summer sessions.

OU joins national college comparison program

Voluntary System of Accountability gives public information to compare universities in ‘apples to apples’ format

Published Thursday, July 3rd, 2008.

Ohio University, along with other colleges in the state’s network of public schools, is joining a national program that gives consumer information to prospective students.

College Book Store gets touch of class

Managers use summer break to renovate building, including Union Street entrance and ‘ivy league’ appearance

Published Thursday, July 3rd, 2008.

College Book Store, on the corner of Court and Union Streets, will be getting a makeover this summer — inside and out. Managers hope for construction to be finished by fall quarter.

Firm stresses ‘big picture’ in pitch to city council on alternative energy sources

Published Thursday, July 3rd, 2008.

A San Francisco company made a presentation about ways to utilize renewable energy sources to Athens City Council Tuesday.

Russ gift surpasses expectations

Published Thursday, June 26th, 2008.
Last Modified Thursday, June 26th, 2008.

A record-breaking donation given earlier this year to the Russ College of Engineering and Technology has grown to around $91.8 million from an earlier estimate of $80 million. The gift is the largest donation given to any public university in Ohio as well as any public engineering college.