The University of Findlay will host Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026 from September 24-27, with a talented group of students reigning on the Homecoming Court.
“These outstanding students exemplify the qualities of leadership, service, integrity, and achievement through their contributions and involvement at UF – and we are so proud to call them Oilers,” said Lee Ann Ireland, director of UF’s Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents, and Friends.
The Homecoming Court members are all seniors, who were nominated by their fellow students, faculty, and staff and selected through an interview process.
Leah Blay
Leah, of Mansfield, Ohio, is a Western equestrian studies and business management major. A member of the Western IHSA Equestrian Team she also serves as a peer mentor and volunteers with a youth mentoring program and Challenged Champions, a therapeutic riding center. In 2025, Leah was named the Ohio-Michigan-Indiana Quarter Horse Queen and went on to compete in the All American Quarter Horse Queen Contest. She is a Trustees Scholarship recipient.
Seth Dahlhausen
Seth, of Bellville, Ohio, is an accounting and supply chain management double major. He serves as president of the Student Government Association, vice president of the Accounting Club and is a member of Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society. A 2025 College of Business Dana Scholar, he was a Resident Assistant and is part of the UFTV team, working behind the scenes and on air for Oiler athletics broadcasts.
Madi Chamberlin
Madi is a pre-veterinary student from Saint Clair, Michigan, who serves as a teaching assistant for equine handling, helping students learn safe horse handling and basic health assessment while assisting with the care of more than 120 horses. She is active with the Cattle Show Team, serves as vice president of Plant Club, and has held the role of secretary for Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society. An Honors College student, she is conducting research on reproductive biology and contributes as a writer and editor for the Pre-Vet Club’s Moo to Ewe newsletter.
Logan Johnson
Logan is a pharmacy student from Farmington Hills, Michigan. He played three years as a member of the Oiler men’s soccer team and stays active in intramural volleyball. He is involved with Alpha Zeta Omega Pharmaceutical Fraternity and the Industry Pharmacists Organization. Logan serves as social media coordinator for Black Student Union, and he is a President’s Scholarship recipient and Dean’s List student.
Rebecca Chmiel
Rebecca, of Morgantown, West Virginia, is a biology, biochemistry, and exercise science major and a member of the Oiler women’s lacrosse team. An Honors student with plans to attend dental school, she is active in Mortar Board Senior Honor Society. She volunteers with Gliding Stars of Findlay and the Findlay City Mission. Rebecca has also earned G-MAC All-Conference and Academic All-Conference honors.
Brayden Weis
Brayden is a business major from Whitehouse, Ohio, and member of the Oiler baseball team. A Dana Scholar, he is active in the Investment Club and Marketing Club and previously represented the University through the Oiler 10 Student Ambassador Program. His passion for baseball extends into volunteering with Miracle Field, youth baseball programs, and Oiler baseball camps, as well as working as a youth pitching instructor. Brayden has gained professional experience through internships in commercial operations and tax at Marathon Petroleum Corp. and currently works with the UF athletic department.
Madison Frey
Madison, of Troy, Ohio, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree as part of the Doctor of Pharmacy program while also working toward her MBA. She is a member of the University Advancement Ambassadors, the Kappa Epsilon Professional Pharmaceutical Fraternity, and the Industry Pharmacists Organization. She supports first-year pharmacy students as a teaching assistant and is gaining professional experience as a pharmacy intern.
Sherron Jones
Sherron, of Bascom, Ohio, is an environmental health, safety, and sustainability major and standout sprinter on the Oiler men’s track and field team. He was an All-American as a member of the 4×100-meter relay, and Sherron earned multiple All-Conference honors. His personal-best time in the 200 meters ranks among the fastest in University history. He also is active in Black Student Union.
Blaire Hipsher
Blaire is an education major from Dunkirk, Ohio, who has tutored area students in reading through Clubhouse Tutoring and served as a substitute teacher and student teacher with Findlay City Schools. She is involved with the Student Education Association and University Advancement Ambassadors. She is active in the Sigma Kappa sorority, and as an officer on Greek Council. Blaire is a recipient of UF’s Presidential Scholarship.
Ethan Lantz
Ethan is a biochemistry major from Green Springs, Ohio, who is the past president of Theta Chi fraternity and is active with University Advancement Ambassadors. He also has been part of the Student Government Association and a Resident Assistant. Ethan is deeply involved with Campus Ministry, serving in several student leadership roles, and participates in chemistry research through UF’s Honors Program. He is a Dean’s List student and Choose Ohio First Scholar.
The 2026 Homecoming King and Queen will be announced during the UF-Northwood football game this Saturday, September 26, at 2 p.m., at Donnell Stadium.
UF alumni, friends, families, and community members are invited to be part of this year’s Homecoming celebration. Additional information and registration for events can be found on the Homecoming and Family Weekend webpage: www.findlay.edu/homecoming.
Homecoming events and information are also available on the Oiler Mobile App, which is free to download in the App Store and Play Store.
Pictured above: 2026 Homecoming Court members are – front row, from left: Leah Blay, Madi Chamberlin, Rebecca Chmiel, Madison Frey, and Blaire Hipsher; back row: Seth Dahlhausen, Logan Johnson, Brayden Weis, Sherron Jones, and Ethan Lantz.
