Findlay Newsroom
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 […]
A new member has joined the University of Findlay’s Board of Trustees: Ryan Odendahl ’97 and MBA ’00, who is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of Kwest Group in Perrysburg. “Ryan cares deeply about the success of the University of Findlay and our students,” UF President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., said. “With his professional […]
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 […]
The University of Findlay’s Board of Trustees welcomes two new members this spring: environmental management executive Vincent Passaro ’81 and engineering firm president Conlan Swope. “These new board members are leaders in their industries who will offer valuable governance from their professional experiences,” UF President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., said. “We look forward to working alongside […]
University of Findlay alumni, friends, faculty, staff, students, and the local community came together on Day of Giving 2025 to support “the full Findlay experience” for a new generation of Oilers – and they also set several new records in campus philanthropy. “We are very pleased to announce that a record number of 580 generous […]
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 […]
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 […]
During its February 9 meeting, the University of Findlay Board of Trustees extended the contract for President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., through June 30, 2026. The board and she will consider a further extension during the academic year 2025-26. “Throughout her 14 years as president of the University, Dr. Fell has clearly demonstrated outstanding leadership,” said […]
