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University of Findlay Faculty Evaluate Tomorrow’s Leaders at Leadership Scholarship Competition

On Feb. 22, 2025, the University of Findlay hosted its second Leadership Scholarship Competition of the year. Faculty members who volunteered shared their favorite aspects of observing the next generation of leaders. The Leadership Scholarship recognizes and rewards students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and community service. Students must have a minimum of 22 ACT, 1110 […]

Leadership Scholarship Competition Offers Full Tuition to Top University of Findlay Students

Future University of Findlay students gathered at Winebrenner Theological Seminary for the Leadership Scholarship Competition on Jan. 25, 2025, participating in team-building activities and interviews in hopes of receiving a full-tuition scholarship. The University has hosted the Leadership Scholarship Competition, one of three University-funded scholarships, for over a decade. Through the Leadership Scholarship Competition, the […]

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. […]

‘Together We Will’ Campaign Surpasses Three-quarter Mark

The University of Findlay’s “Together We Will” comprehensive campaign has raised more than $56.4 million in gifts and pledges—three-quarters of its $75 million goal. UF President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., announced the achievement Feb. 9 at the UF Board of Trustees meeting, noting that gifts have come from 9,527 donors – individuals, corporations, and foundations – […]

Business Affiliates Program Awards 10 Student Scholarships

Ten University of Findlay students are the 2023-24 recipients of more than $60,000 through the Business Affiliates Scholarship Program. This University program offers academic scholarships to Oiler students who have graduated from a Hancock County high school or who are employed by Hancock County businesses. This year’s scholarship recipients are: Lea Pessell, intervention specialist education […]

UF Seniors Honored With Philanthropy Cords for Philanthropy Efforts and Supporting Scholarship for New Students

The University of Findlay’s Graduating Class Gift Philanthropy Cord program has honored 184 seniors this year with philanthropy cords, which they will wear during Commencement as a symbol of their commitment to the Oiler culture of philanthropy. President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., presented the green cords to the students at a ceremony April 26, thanking them for their […]

University of Findlay Capital Campaign Climbs Above $50 Million

The University of Findlay is two-thirds of the way to its goal of raising $75 million to foster scholarships and improve campus facilities, transforming the lives of students and investing in the future. Gifts to the “Together We Will” campaign from more than 8,670 donors have topped the $50 million mark as of late December, […]

Findlay’s College of Education Addressing Educator Shortages

University of Findlay’s College of Education is able to offer the Addressing Educator Shortages Program thanks to the support of the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the University. Findlay’s Addressing Educator Shortages Program allows post-baccalaureate students to receive up to $14,600 in scholarships towards earning a teaching license in the following areas: Adolescent Young […]

Choose Ohio First Scholarship Funds Awarded to University of Findlay

University of Findlay will receive $1,487,500 as part of the Choose Ohio First (COF) Scholarship for eligible students in a total of 31 academic programs. Areas of study that qualify for the COF Scholarship include computer science, environmental safety, biology, pharmacy, health professions, and adolescent/young adult (AYA) math or science education, among others. This year, nearly […]

Grateful for Scholarships: University of Findlay Junior Caitlyn Myers

Caitlyn Myers is a 2020 graduate of Logan High School. She is in her junior year at University of Findlay, and is studying Early Childhood and Special Education. This story is adapted from the presentation she gave at the 2022 UF Scholarship Luncheon. Throughout my senior year in high school and the COVID pandemic, I […]