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Generous donors help UF to again surpass goal for Giving Tuesday

University of Findlay celebrated #GivingTuesday on November 28 with the help of more than 500 donors. Setting another record, 515 donors gave $187,871 to support the UF mission of preparing students for meaningful lives and productive careers. Held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday is celebrated as an international day of giving, unleashing the power of […]

Dick Strahm Champions Field Under Construction

The University of Findlay athletics department is planning a new multi-purpose practice field located in the heart of campus. Dick Strahm Champions Field will provide 83,000 square feet of turf for the football program and serve as auxiliary practice space for many of the 22 NCAA-sponsored Oiler sports teams. It additionally will be utilized by […]

Fridays at Findlay to Discuss Wilson Football Tech and Business

University of Findlay’s April session of Fridays at Findlay brings interesting insights from the Wilson Football Factory. On Friday, April 29, 2022, “Creating the most watched ball in America: Insights into Wilson Football Factory’s Quest for Continuous Improvement” will be presented by Andy Wentling, Wilson Football Factory plant manager. The in-person eventwill take place in Winebrenner, […]

Armstrong Illumination Dedication Slated for Thursday

The University of Findlay department of athletics would like to invite you to attend the Oilers women’s soccer game against Tiffin University on Sep. 23 for the Armstrong Illumination Dedication, which will begin at 6:30pm at the Armstrong Sports Complex. Lights were added to the Oilers turf field at the Armstrong Sports Complex over the […]

Get “Back in Orange & Black” for ’21 Homecoming

University of Findlay’s 2021 Homecoming and Family Weekend, Oct. 8-10, is going retro with the theme, “Back in Orange & Black.” Additional information and registration for events can be found on the Homecoming and Family Weekend webpage. Updates and registration information will also be shared on the University of Findlay Alumni and Friends Facebook page […]

Great Midwest Athletic Conference Cancels Remaining Athletic Competitions

On Friday, March 13, the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC), in cooperation with its member institutions, announced the cancelation of all spring athletic competition as well as all Great Midwest Athletic Conference Championships, effective immediately. This cancelation comes as a result of growing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 virus, more commonly known as the coronavirus. As […]

Funeral Services to be Held for Keith Beck

The University of Findlay community offers its condolences to the family and friends of Keith Beck, who died March 28 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Mr. Beck had been a member of the UF family since 1991, first as an assistant athletic trainer, then, beginning in 1999, as director of the strength and conditioning program. During […]

Winter College To Feature Three Accomplished Speakers

With the warm, sandy beaches of Naples, Florida in the backdrop, alumni and friends are invited to join President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., and the Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents and Friends at Pelican Isle Yacht Club for a morning and afternoon of fellowship and Oiler pride as part of the annual Winter College. Winter College […]

The University of Findlay Announces Move To G-MAC In 2017

The University of Findlay announced today that it will join the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) effective July 1, 2017. Findlay has been a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Association (GLIAC). “We closely weighed the opportunities and challenges regarding the transition to G-MAC,” explained Katherine Fell, Ph.D., University of Findlay president. “Ultimately, this […]

Ken Meyer is Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at The University of Findlay

The University of Findlay will honor Ken Meyer ’74 of Minster with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 40th Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, in Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Meyer served many roles during his 35-year career as an educator, coach and bus driver at Marion Local High School. […]