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Teachers Can Now Complete Education Master’s Degree in One Year at University of Findlay

The University of Findlay’s College of Education is moving to eight-week sessions for its Master of Arts in Education program and its principal and superintendent licensure courses in Fall 2025, expanding options for educators to complete their professional goals faster. The new curriculum schedule allows full-time graduate students to complete their degree in two semesters, […]

University of Findlay’s Online Master’s in Math Education Nationally Ranked

University of Findlay was ranked 11th in Online Master’s Degrees national ranking of “Best Online Master’s Programs in Mathematics Education for 2022.” To be eligible for this ranking, colleges and universities must be accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and have a program, or programs, that are offered at least […]

Two UF Programs Named to U.S. News 2021 Best Online Programs Ranking

University of Findlay was recently ranked nationally in U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 Best Online Programs rankings out of more than 300 colleges surveyed. U.S. News chose factors that weigh how these programs are being delivered and their effectiveness at awarding affordable degrees in a reasonable amount of time. The assessment for Best Online Master’s Program […]

Two UF College of Education Grads are “Hand-Picked” for Golden Apple Awards

Two University of Findlay College of Education graduates were recently announced as finalists for the 2020 Golden Apple Award by the Findlay Rotary Club. This annual award is the symbol of teaching excellence and is meant to honor top educators in Findlay and Hancock County. One finalist is named at the elementary school, middle school […]

UF’s College of Education Mourns the Loss of Faculty Member Dr. John “Skip” Cindric

The University of Findlay is saddened to announce the passing of John “Skip” Cindric, Ed.D., professor of education, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2020. Cindric was a full-time faculty member since 1986 and taught in the Master of Arts in Education Core, Teacher Leader Endorsement, and Doctor of Education programs. After receiving his Bachelor of Science […]

UF Ranked Among Most Affordable Online Ed.D. Programs

The University of Findlay’s online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program was recently ranked as one of the 25 Most Affordable Online Ed.D. Programs by EdDPrograms.org. Ranking methodology for this list incorporates per-credit tuition numbers for 2020, mandatory program fees, as well as in-state and out-of-state rates. “To locate the cheapest online Ed.D. programs in the country, we […]

MAE Student Selected into Innovative Leadership Institute for STEM

Don Elswick always knew he wanted to be an educator. His grandfather inspired him to prize and value education. “My grandfather was never able to attend school past first grade in rural West Virginia. His wisdom that ‘education is the only thing that cannot be taken away’ was my motivator,” said Elswick. Currently the STEM […]

Mother Returned to College and Earned More than a Degree

Most students dream about how they’ll use their degrees to change lives and make the world a better place. Angel Buck ’05 was no different, but what she didn’t realize as a student was just how much of an impact her degree would have in her personal life as a mother. Prior to attending UF, […]

Small University Paid Off Big for Education Alumnus

Vernon Burden ’05 grew up in Detroit, Michigan and attended a high school of about 1,800 students. Coming from a big high school, some might think that Burden would want to enroll in a big state university; however, that was not the case. One of his deciding factors in choosing the University of Findlay was […]

'Extraordinary Teacher' Recognition for UF Grad

“I like seeing smiles on my student’s faces, receiving hugs from students and hearing ‘You’re a good teacher.'” Kirstie Ernst graduated from The University of Findlay in 2013 with her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. She knew she wanted to be a teacher from the time she was very young. “My grade school […]