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The Maneater

MU faculty and staff work to develop student success strategies and programs

Megan Dollar October 21, 2016

MU faculty and staff have created a number of programs and strategies geared towards helping students be successful during their time at the university. Jim Spain, the MU Vice Provost for Undergraduate...

Recovery-focused housing to continue despite vacancies

Krishna Ravinthiren October 20, 2016

MU students recovering from drug and alcohol addiction will still have the option to reside on campus in recovery-focused housing next semester despite the designated rooms sitting vacant this semester. [The...

Faculty, student interest in Middle East reflected in new minor

Olivia Garrett October 18, 2016

Starting this fall, MU students can earn a minor learning about the Middle East. The new Middle East Studies minor was approved by Provost Garnett Stokes at the end of last spring. “I get emails usually...

Proposed handbook changes will promote free speech

Olivia Garrett October 14, 2016

A proposal to revise parts of the MU Business Policy and Procedures Manual regarding free speech was submitted at the Faculty Council meeting on Sept. 28. “I believe in free speech, and these changes...

Ohio University president being vetted for UM System president

Ohio University president being vetted for UM System president

Claire Mitzel October 13, 2016

Ohio University President Roderick McDavis is being considered for the position of president of the UM System, according to an OU economics professor. Richard Vedder, a distinguished professor of economics...

UM System’s financial report shows a lower increase of wealth

Jackson Kinkead October 9, 2016

The UM System made more than or met expectations for most aspects of fiscal year 2016, though some aspects of the financial report show a decrease, UM System Chief Financial Officer Brian Burnett said...

Study abroad rates continue to climb, breaks record of past years

Caitlyn Sinclair October 5, 2016

During the 2014-15 school year, 5.3 percent of undergraduate students participated in the study abroad program, nearly 4 percent percent higher than the national average. MU Study Abroad Director Barbara...

Ajay Vinzé named dean for Trulaske College of Business

Ajay Vinzé named dean for Trulaske College of Business

Jackson Kinkead October 3, 2016

Provost Garnett Stokes named Ajay Vinzé the new dean Trulaske College of Business on Sept. 30 after a year-long search. According to [previous Maneater reporting](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2016/9/4/search-business-dean-draws-close/),...

School of Medicine students report incidents of sexist treatment from faculty

School of Medicine students report incidents of sexist treatment from faculty

Megan Dollar October 3, 2016

MU School of Medicine students [reported over twice as many incidents of student mistreatment](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2016/9/16/school-medicine-accreditation-stake-report-finds-h/) than the...

New vice provost for enrollment management brings experience to position

Caitlyn Sinclair October 2, 2016

Pelema Morrice is MU’s new vice provost for enrollment management, effective Sept. 15. “We are excited to have Pelema join the university,” Provost Garnett Stokes said in a news release Aug. 25....

J-School introduces new program that aims to increase the number of minority reporters in newsrooms

Jackson Kinkead September 29, 2016

The School of Journalism’s new Student Development, Diversity and Recruitment Program is aiming to increase the number of minority reporters in newsrooms by providing special mentorships and educational...

Engineering Building West renamed after award-winning MU alumnus

Engineering Building West renamed after award-winning MU alumnus

Megan Dollar September 27, 2016

Engineering Building West is now officially F. Robert and Patricia Naka Hall, named after the late MU engineering graduate F. Robert Naka and his wife Patricia. They donated $1.5 million toward the renovation...