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In gratitude for Billy ’96 and Brenda Watterson’s profound generosity to the University of Findlay, UF has named its newest building in their honor. The Findlay community came together April 30 to celebrate the dedication of the Watterson Center, formerly known as the College of Business/Center for Student Life building. President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., thanked […]
University of Findlay donors gathered for A Night to Remember Gala on April 30, applauding the record-setting success and the Oiler alumni and friends who have elevated the Together We Will comprehensive campaign to new heights. “Thank you for your role in this historic outpouring of generosity for the University and our outstanding students,” said […]
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 “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 – […]
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, […]
The University of Findlay’s newsroom is full of stories about campus events, alumni, and community service. As the year comes to a close, we’d like to share University of Findlay’s top stories from 2022. Largest Gift in University of Findlay History Announced This year, the University of Findlay was blessed with generosity in April of […]
A leadership gift of $6 million, generously made by Billy ‘96 and Brenda Watterson to the University of Findlay to support building the new Watterson Center for Ethical Leadership on campus, was announced Thursday, April 7, 2022. The Watterson Center for Ethical Leadership will serve as a focal point on campus for the University’s College […]
