If you enjoy seeing the colors of the changing fall, you need go no farther than Athens to revel in them in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Southeastern Ohio. Peak viewing times can vary but look for the best show in latter October. Most of the prime viewing locations will be an …

The Ohio College of Fine Arts will once again host a rite of the Halloween season, when it brings back Hallowpalooza 2019, a concert, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m.at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, 33 University Terrace in Athens. One of the largest holiday celebrations in Athens, this concert provides a family-friendly alternative …

Need a walk? Sure you do, so why don’t you and your friends get up and get out of your Athens Ohio rental houses and join other walkers for a good cause on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. and help raise benefit the National Eating Disorders Association walk starting from Nelson Commons. The …

Columbus Day is traditionally celebrated on the second Monday of October: this year, that’s Oct. 14. But at Ohio University, the holiday isn’t taken until later, typically the Friday after Thanksgiving so that students have a longer holiday. Just so you know, the celebration of Columbus as the “discoverer” of “America”, as it used …

This post has been updated current information for 2022 By the time late September and October roll around, it seems you’ve been in school a lot longer than the six weeks or so since the first day of the fall semester in August. Maybe you’re a freshman, used to having quite a few breaks …

Are you experiencing mid-semester slump? It’s not uncommon among college students. The reasons are varied. The euphoria of being away from home has abated somewhat, and you’re settling into the freedom – and responsibility – of living on your own in an Athens Ohio student apartment or other type of rental. What’s more, your …

If you’re between 18 and 23, are attending college full-time and have done so since graduating from high school, you fall into the majority of students attending Ohio University, and you’re known as a traditional student. Perhaps you’ve heard this term, and wondered what a non-traditional student is. The fact is, it’s just about …

OU’s homecoming is set for Oct. 7-12, with a roster of exciting events concluding with the Ohio vs. Northern Illinois game on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 3:30 p.m. at Peden Stadium. This year’s theme, “1804 and So Much More” has inspired the 2019 homecoming logo, which you’ll see all over campus and around Athens. …

Updated with current information for 2023 One of the most common problems that students face is falling asleep in class. This can be embarrassing, distracting, and can negatively impact academic performance. While there are a number of reasons why students might fall asleep in class, some of the most common include sleep deprivation, poor …

Students attending one of OU’s branch campuses who wish to relocate to Athens are known as relocating students. Relocation is available for any student who has earned at least 12 credit hours of coursework at a regional campus. This coursework may not be in remedial or developmental courses. Those with fewer than 12 credit …