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Watterson Scholars Program Launched at UF

The University of Findlay is launching the Watterson Center for Ethical Leadership this fall and has appointed Sarah Fedirka, Ph.D., as director. The Watterson Center for Ethical Leadership is named for Billy Watterson and his wife, Brenda, who made a $6 million gift to launch the center. He is a 1996 UF graduate and Board […]

Brian Partee Named to UF Board of Trustees

The University of Findlay is pleased to welcome Brian Partee M ‘05 to its Board of Trustees. He is the chief global optimization officer for Marathon Petroleum Corp., and senior vice president of MPLX GP LLC. “Brian brings a wealth of experience with his corporate background,” UF President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., said. “We appreciate his […]

Andrew Draper Named to UF Board of Trustees

The University of Findlay is pleased to welcome Andrew Draper, Ph.D., to its Board of Trustees. He is a theologian, author, speaker, and teacher with a background in community development ministry. “Andrew brings a wealth of experience with his ministerial and community-oriented background,” UF President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., said. “We appreciate his support and insights […]

Generous UF alumni and friends make Day of Giving 2024 a success

University of Findlay alumni, friends, faculty, staff, students, and the local community joined together in a big way for Day of Giving 2024 to collectively raise more than $120,000. “The generosity of UF donors is so impressive, as they continue to give and change students’ lives,” said Kenneth McIntyre Jr., vice president for University advancement. […]

Joseph S. Huang, D.D.S, Named to UF Board of Trustees

University of Findlay is pleased to welcome Joseph S. Huang, D.D.S. to its Board of Trustees. Huang is the owner of the Great Lakes Auto Group which consists of Toyota, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia, and four Honda dealerships. He is a 1988 graduate of Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio. Huang studied biology at The Ohio […]

Stephanie Payne, J.D., Named to UF Board of Trustees

University of Findlay is pleased to welcome Stephanie Payne, J.D. to its Board of Trustees. Payne is the current Chief HR Officer for North America at Sodexo. Payne has previous experience as the Head of Human Resources for the Americas Region at ABB from September 2016 to August 2019 and as the Global Director of […]

Renee Smith, MD, Named to UF Board of Trustees

University of Findlay is pleased to welcome Renee Smith, MD to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Smith is the chief medical officer of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS). She holds a bachelor of science in medical microbiology and immunology from the University of Wisconsin (Madison, Wis.) and an executive master of business administration from the University […]

Medical Industry Professionals Added to UF’s Board of Trustees

Dr. William Kose and Marian Lowe ‘97 have been elected to the University of Findlay’s Board of Trustees.   William Kose, M.D., graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s in anatomy in 1968, and received his Doctor of Medicine from The Ohio State University Medical School in 1971. Professionally, Dr. Kose has had […]

Thomas A. Reineke Named to UF Board of Trustees

University of Findlay is pleased to welcome Thomas A. Reineke to its Board of Trustees. Reineke lives in Findlay where he has been the President and CEO of Reineke Family Dealerships and related companies since 2009. Having held various positions in the automotive industry for 44 years, Reineke has been involved in every aspect of the […]