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UF Donors Make History With $94M Record-Setting Generosity to Campaign

The University of Findlay is celebrating a special milestone of philanthropy, as the Together We Will comprehensive campaign concluded July 31 by making history. The campaign began seven years ago with an ambitious goal to raise $75 million, but the extraordinary support of Oilers around the world elevated the final total to $94,826,392. “We could […]

Marathon Petroleum Corporation Makes $1 Million Gift to UF

The University of Findlay is honored to announce that Marathon Petroleum Corporation has presented a $1 million gift to fund the creation of a new business analytics academic program. “UF is proud of our cooperative partnership with Marathon Petroleum Corporation, as we educate Oiler graduates to become valuable employees and active young professionals in the […]

UF to Name Campus Building in Honor of Retiring President Fell

Generous alumni and friends of the University of Findlay have donated and pledged more than $2.64 million to name the Davis Street building in honor of President Emeritus Katherine Fell, Ph.D., and her husband Roger Fell. “With President Fell’s retirement this summer, many loyal Oilers wanted to celebrate her remarkable impact for 16 years at […]

Watterson Center Named in Honor of Outstanding UF Philanthropists

In gratitude for Billy ’96 and Brenda Watterson’s profound generosity to the University of Findlay, UF has named its newest building in their honor. The Findlay community came together April 30 to celebrate the dedication of the Watterson Center, formerly known as the College of Business/Center for Student Life building. President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., thanked […]

Gala Celebrates Donor Generosity to Together We Will Campaign

University of Findlay donors gathered for A Night to Remember Gala on April 30, applauding the record-setting success and the Oiler alumni and friends who have elevated the Together We Will comprehensive campaign to new heights. “Thank you for your role in this historic outpouring of generosity for the University and our outstanding students,” said […]

Generous UF alumni and friends set another Day of Giving record

The spirit of philanthropy at the University of Findlay set another record during Day of Giving 2026, with gifts of all sizes coming together to create a powerful impact for Oiler students. With their generosity, University of Findlay alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and the local  community are fueling the future for a new generation of […]

UF Alumni and Friends Fuel the Future with Day of Giving March 19

Together, on Thursday, March 19, University of Findlay alumni, friends, faculty, staff, students, and community members will celebrate the University’s annual Day of Giving. This year’s philanthropic event is highlighting how gifts to UF impact Oiler students by fueling their success and providing cutting edge facilities, labs, and experiential learning. Alumni and friends are invited to […]

‘Together We Will’ Campaign Exceeds $75 Million Goal Six Months Early: Invites an Even Stronger Finish

With sincere gratitude, University of Findlay leaders today announced that the largest comprehensive campaign in campus history has exceeded its goal six months early. They plan an even stronger finish. The Together We Will campaign launched August 1, 2019, with an ambitious goal of $75 million. “Since then, 11,210 of our alumni and friends have […]

Findlay Town & Campus Organization Awards Four Scholarships

Four University of Findlay students are the 2025-26 recipients of scholarships from Town & Campus, one of the oldest organizations at UF, promoting student success and goodwill among campus and community members. “We are so pleased to assist these students who have achieved so much in their courses, their volunteerism, and their extracurricular participation,” said […]

Generous donors set a new record for UF’s Giving Tuesday

University of Findlay celebrated #GivingTuesday on December 2 with the help of more than 500 donors. Setting a new campus record, 578 donors gave $203,510 to support the UF mission of preparing students for meaningful lives and productive careers. Taking place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday is celebrated as an international day of giving, […]