Finance and Administration News

Athens solar energy investment continues to shine


The city of Athens is continuing to invest in solar as an energy alternative to lower costs and reduce the city’s carbon footprint.

Student group spreads environmental awareness


Reducing, reusing and recycling aren’t the only ways to be sustainable. In fact, education and information play major roles in combating climate change. 

Schoonover green roof to provide educational opportunities, sustainability


Students may soon have the opportunity to grow plants on top of Schoonover Center, once construction of the green roof is completed.

4 sustainable fashion brands to be environmentally stylish


Fashion is an important form of expression. But In today’s current climate crisis, it’s crucial to know what the clothes you’re buying are made of and how they’re being made. It can make you feel 100% better about your choices if you know that what you’re buying is ethically sound. 

Clothing exchanges promote sustainability in affordable way


Most students likely already know to recycle plastic bottles and paper, but clothing can now be added to that list through events like a clothing swap.

5 easy and efficient ways to be eco-friendly


Looking for easy ways to become more environmentally friendly?

EcoReps organization gets a makeover with new leadership, goals


Students may have heard of the EcoReps student organization before, but after its leadership graduated in the 2019 Spring Semester, the club is getting a makeover. 

Winter Break Closure


The Winter Closure Plan (WCP) calls for closure of the University from December 25th through January 1st each year.

Emergency Closure


With winter weather approaching, Ohio University Human Resources has announced the University's policy on emergency closings.

PTO Protocol 2019


As a reminder, the university will be open for normal business on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 and Tuesday, December 24, 2019.