Ohio University will begin the fall 2020 semester online, with classes taught remotely from Aug. 24 to at least Sept. 27 in the first phase of a return to campus, according to an email sent to Ohio U students July 31.
https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/07/31/ohio-u-to-start-semester-online/

The Ohio University Judicial Panel will not reopen applications for the upcoming Student Senate election, according to a Tuesday press release.

https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/07/31/student-senate-election-applications-will-not-be-reopened/

The Midwest Coalition of the American Association of University Professors published a letter July 15 calling for universities to further address systemic racism on campuses. A conference held July 23 further addressed the concerns outlined in the letter.
https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/07/25/professor-coalition-calls-for-racial-justice-on-ohio-campuses/

The state representative for Athens County and majority whip in the Ohio House of Representatives commented Friday on the arrest of House Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford), and said he has not been contacted by investigators related to the case.
https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/07/25/rep-jay-edwards-shocked-to-learn-of-householder-arrest-hasnt-been-contacted-by-investigators/

Ohio University officials hosted a virtual forum Wednesday evening to answer questions regarding the university’s fall semester adaptations to the coronavirus pandemic.
https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/07/23/new-covid-19-restrictions-announced-at-student-affairs-forum/

Professors challenged Ohio U’s plans to reopen in the fall due to the potential impact of COVID-19 spreading in and around Athens while also discussing the impact of not coming back on the university’s budget.

https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/07/18/ohio-u-professors-air-major-grievances-at-virtual-town-hall/

Ohio University announced Wednesday all study abroad and programs and travel experiences are canceled for the upcoming fall semester. Students who have already paid a deposit for a program will be given a refund.

https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/07/15/ohio-university-cancels-fall-semester-study-abroad-programs/

Carlo DeNiro, an Ohio University student, rescinded his campaign for Ohio University Student Senate President after multiple anonymous sexual assault allegations were made public on social media.

https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/07/07/student-senate-presidential-election-up-in-air-following-sexual-assault-allegations/

Although Independence Day had passed, a meeting between two demonstrations in Athens made sparks fly the following afternoon on Court Street. A Black Lives Matter protest formed in response to a Defend the Police rally scheduled Sunday at noon.

https://thenewpolitical.com/2020/07/06/two-demonstrations-collide-on-court-street/