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The remarkable generosity of James and Barbara Stewart was honored August 22 at the University of Findlay with the dedication of a building in their honor. “Jim and Barbara’s commitment of $5 million to the Findlay Fund represents one of the most significant unrestricted gifts in the University’s history,” UF President Richard Ludwick, J.D., D.Ed., […]
The University of Findlay is celebrating a special milestone of philanthropy, as the Together We Will comprehensive campaign concluded July 31 by making history. The campaign began seven years ago with an ambitious goal to raise $75 million, but the extraordinary support of Oilers around the world elevated the final total to $94,826,392. “We could […]
The University of Findlay is pioneering a new era of campus engagement with the launch of Daphne, an AI-powered avatar who will connect with UF alumni, friends, and community members. “We are proud to be a leader in the digital landscape of higher education and fundraising through our new virtual engagement officer (VEO),” President Katherine […]
University of Findlay students majoring in the science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) fields will benefit starting this fall from a $500,000 scholarship fund generously donated in memory of pioneer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Austin “Dutch” E. Knowlton. The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation has awarded UF $100,000 annually for the next five years, from September 2025 […]
The University of Findlay’s Graduating Class Gift Philanthropy Cord program honored 144 seniors this year with philanthropy cords, which they wore during Commencement as a symbol of their commitment to the Oiler culture of philanthropy. President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., and Kenneth McIntyre Jr., vice president of University advancement, presented green cords to the students at a ceremony […]
Six University of Findlay students are the 2024-25 recipients of more than $22,000 in Town & Campus scholarships. Findlay Town & Campus is one of the oldest organizations at UF, promoting student success and goodwill among campus and community members. “These scholarships are annually awarded to worthy students who are in good academic standing and […]
What does the future hold for Ohio workplaces? Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development, will share her insights Friday, October 4, at the next presentation in University of Findlay’s “Fridays at Findlay” lecture series. Mihalik, a member of the Governor’s Cabinet, is a 2002 University of Findlay graduate, former UF women’s basketball […]
New leaders are taking the helm this fall for the University of Findlay’s Town & Campus group – one of the oldest organizations at the University, promoting student success and goodwill among campus and community members. Town & Campus started in 1960, when O.J. Wilson, president of then-Findlay College, organized a women’s auxiliary to serve […]
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. […]
University of Findlay alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community are invited to #OilerUpGiveBack during the University’s annual Day of Giving event from noon on Thursday, March 21 through noon on Friday, March 22. This 24-hour event is one of the largest fundraising events for the University each year and raises donations that support students’ career goals. “When […]
