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The Business of Horses to be Featured at Sept. 11 ‘Fridays at Findlay’

The big business of horse training and reining will be the theme of the September 11 “Fridays at Findlay” presentation at the University of Findlay. Brandon Brant of Brant Performance Horses and a “Million Dollar Rider” will be the featured speaker, discussing “What Horses Have Taught Me About Life, Business, and People.” Brant earned bachelor’s […]

Stewart Center Building Dedicated at UF

The remarkable generosity of James and Barbara Stewart was honored August 22 at the University of Findlay with the dedication of a building in their honor. “Jim and Barbara’s commitment of $5 million to the Findlay Fund represents one of the most significant unrestricted gifts in the University’s history,” UF President Richard Ludwick, J.D., D.Ed., […]

University of Findlay’s Lea Gallery Hosts “Rumors of War” Exhibit

The University of Findlay’s Lea Gallery presents Rumors of War, an exhibition of mixed-media artwork by artist and educator Ivan Fortushniak, now through September 18. A public reception will be held Friday, August 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion. Fortushniak, who earned his MFA from the University […]

Class of 1976 to Celebrate 50th Reunion at UF Homecoming

Members of the Findlay College Class of 1976 are invited to attend a special Golden Reunion during Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026. “The reunion committee has planned something very special for members of the Class of 1976, who are marking half a century since they called Findlay College home,” said Lee Ann Ireland, director of […]

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 […]

University of Findlay Tree Care Committee Celebrates 10 Years of Stewardship

The University of Findlay’s Tree Care Committee is celebrating 10 years of dedicated service to campus and its community. While much of the committee’s work is done behind the scenes, its efforts play a major role in supporting the overall beauty and appeal of Findlay’s charming campus. Consisting of faculty, students, staff, and a community member, the mission of UF’s Tree Care Committee remains the same as it was when it began a decade ago: to […]

Launch Scheduled for New University of Findlay History Book

A new book on the history of University of Findlay will be launched on Monday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Mazza Museum in the Gardner Fine Arts Pavillion. “Rooted in the Past, Reaching Toward the Future: University of Findlay’s Growth Beyond Findlay College, 1983-2019” was written by Diana Montague, Ph.D., professor emerita of […]

Three Inducted to Curtain Raisers Wall of Fame for 2026

For their contributions to University of Findlay’s performing arts community, three women were named to the Curtain Raisers Wall of Fame – Colleen Abrams, Cindy Bormuth, and Diana Montague, Ph.D. The 2026 inductees were honored by Mike Anders, Ph.D., emeritus professor of music and producer of UF’s Donnell Broadway Concert Series. “From the ticket box […]

University of Findlay to Host National Expert on Imposter Syndrome

The University of Findlay’s College of Education will welcome nationally recognized imposter syndrome expert Dr. Valerie Young for a virtual presentation, “Rethinking Imposter Syndrome,” on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as part of its annual EdD Summer Institute. The presentation will be broadcast from Davis 2225 from 10 to 11:15 a.m. and is open to University […]