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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 […]

UF to Host Oil Can Classic Pickleball Tournament June 25 and 26

The University of Findlay will host the second annual Oil Can Classic Pickleball Tournament, on Thursday and Friday, June 25 and 26, and the public is invited to participate. “We are ready to serve up some fun for the entire community,” said Lee Ann Ireland, director of UF’s Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents, and Friends. […]

Mazza Summer Art Camp offered for local schoolchildren July 20 to 24

The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum will host its annual Summer Art Camp July 20 to 24 for area grade school and middle school students. Based on a theme of “Nature Studio,” young artists will explore the beauty, patterns, and textures of the natural world and transform those observations into original works of art. “Students […]

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 […]

University of Findlay Names Dr. Richard Ludwick as 18th President

FINDLAY, Ohio – The University of Findlay announced the appointment of Richard L. Ludwick, J.D., D.Ed., as its 18th president, effective July 1, 2026, ushering in an exciting new era of leadership for the institution. He will succeed Katherine Fell, Ph.D., who is retiring after 16 years of distinguished and transformative service to the University.  “We […]

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