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In memoriam
Dr. DeBow Freed, ONU's president from 1979-99, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the age of 94. He was a great man who left an indelible mark on ONU. He will be missed by all.
National and regional recognition.
Ohio Northern is well-known regionally and nationally for its excellent and rigorous academic programs. U.S. News & World Report ranked ONU No. 5 among Midwest regional colleges in Best Colleges 2020 and also ranked ONU third in the Midwest for “Best Value Schools” and among the “A+ Schools for B Students.” The Wall Street Journal named ONU one of the top-10 small colleges in the Midwest. The Princeton Review featured ONU as one of the nation’s top schools in The Best 385 Colleges: 2020 Edition.
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By the numbers
There are lots of things we want you to know about Ohio Northern, but here are a few to get you started.
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11:1 Student-faculty ratio
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19 Average class size
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50,000 Yearly volunteer and service hours by our students
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$23,500 Average financial aid award
News
ONU to host Q&A with Cleveland Indians senior vice president of public affairs, radio announcer
Cleveland Indians Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Bob DiBiasio and Indians’ radio announcer Jim Rosenhaus will conduct a que
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PPG grant will allow expansion of TEAMS competition at ONU
Ohio Northern University has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the PPG Foundation on behalf of its coatings services facility locate
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ONU engineering students are selected as University Innovation Fellows
Four Ohio Northern University students have been selected as University Innovation Fellows (UIF) by Stanford University’s Hasso Plat
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Ohio Northern is awarded Choose Ohio First funds
Ohio Northern University has been awarded nearly $1.8 million from the Choose Ohio First program to increase the number of students
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Ohio Northern public relations student chapter wins national honors
The Ohio Northern University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) received several honors during the r
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Emily Estep will showcase singing ability with Lima Symphony Orchestra
The meteoric rise of Ohio Northern University student Emily Estep’s singing career will continue when she performs as the featured s
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Speaker to advocate mental wellness during talk at ONU
Noted speaker and author Hakeem Rahim will discuss mental health concerns and mental wellness at 6 p.m. on Nov.
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Veterans Day event planned at Ohio Northern University
Daus Hempker will deliver remarks during a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a.m. on Nov.
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Pam Hershberger to deliver Lovett Distinguished Lecture
Pam Hershberger, retired partner with Ernst & Young LLP, will deliver the Carroll V. Lovett Distinguished Lecture at 7 p.m.
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‘The ONU Holiday Spectacular’ sets performance dates
A regional holiday entertainment tradition will mark a landmark anniversary this season when the curtain rises on “The ONU Holiday S
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Bears Supporting Bears
The #LehrCup social media challenge is bringing ONU Athletics together Photo courtesy of Emily Norden
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This is a place that cultivates the whole person. Here you can explore whatever you are passionate about.Bob Peterson, BSME ’83, PIXAR Animation Studios
Events
Feb.
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Kuumba Fest Sponsored by BSU
Come for a night filled with talent and fashion! Food and drinks will be provided.
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Ohio Northern offers students an opportunity to grow and develop as a person - both in and out of the classroom. Hitting the books is job number one, followed by adventures and experiences that take students to places they never expected. Learn more about the journeys others have taken and consider what you might be able to do at ONU too!
Isaiah Bailey
A dual degree in pharmacy and Spanish has allowed him to use language skills to complement his studies in pharmacy
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Katelyn Keckler
With interests in biology and math, she discovered a perfect niche career path through mechanical engineering at ONU
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Melinda McIntosh
High-impact learning and campus involvement have enhanced her education and overall college experience
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