Findlay Newsroom
University of Findlay’s robust Animal Science and Equestrian Studies programs are the focus of the summer 2021 FindlayMag. This edition of the FindlayMag has been published and is available on the FindlayMag website. Featured stories and topics include: Full-time UF veterinarians Dr. Gregory Hass and Dr. Natalie Simmons ’06 work together to provide care to […]
University of Findlay is honored to announce the creation of a new scholarship endowment fund in memory of alumna Alexandria “Ali” Gokey, class of 2016. The new Alexandria “Ali” Gokey Memorial Scholarship began with a lead gift contribution of $10,000 by a confidential donor to forever recognize the contributions, kindness, and character displayed by […]
University of Findlay will be hosting a number of Preview and Discovery days this fall in addition to regular virtual and in-person campus visits. These special visit days give prospective students a chance to meet the Admissions team, learn more about financial aid and scholarships, and tour Findlay’s beautiful campus. Oiler Preview Day – […]
While the University of Findlay is known to equip students for meaningful lives and productive careers, it is not always said how strong, life-long connections are created along the way, and the difference the Findlay experience makes in the long-run. Recently, alumni of the University of Findlay’s Western Equestrian Studies Program took center stage […]
Every spring, a group of equine students prepare to travel to Germany, where Kimberly LaComba, Ph.D., assistant professor of teaching in equine business management, looks forward to helping her students widen their global lens. Despite this trip being cancelled due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), LaComba is still committed to providing her students with an experience […]
Students, faculty, and staff at the University of Findlay have fully transitioned to learning and working remotely. However, there are a few facilities where working remotely just isn’t an option. Unlike most universities, Findlay has multiple barns that house hundreds of animals which require daily care. Through the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, the staff at the […]
For the second consecutive year, the University of Findlay Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Western team is the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) national champion. Led by head coach Spencer Zimmerman, Findlay riders defended their 2018 title at the Syracuse, New York event by earning 49 points in the team competition and took home several […]
Findlay’s IHSA Hunt Seat team competed at the Zone 6 finals in Midway, Kentucky on April 7th, 2019. Having qualified to send a team from their outstanding performance at Regionals, they finished with 37 points, placing 3rd in the zone. Two students, Alexa Sendro competing in Intermediate Equitation Over Fences and Kaylyn Cole competing in […]
Every fall, the University of Findlay’s campus is abuzz with the excitement of new students, new classes and, for equine-minded students, new horses at the barn. Findlay’s equestrian studies students ride five days a week for classes, learn how to train horses, have the opportunity to break colts and that is just a small part […]
Mark Coley ’11 has been busy since graduating five years ago with his Bachelor of Science in Equestrian Studies, English riding emphasis and Equine Business Management. Coley has worked with the United States Olympic Committee, nationally syndicated television networks, such as NBC, and even partnered with First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative. All of […]
