WE ARE
WE ARE NORTHERN
Congratulations to all Ohio Northern University graduates!
All three commencement ceremonies are available for viewing now.
Sound investment. Lifetime of value.
Earning your degree is likely one of the biggest and most rewarding investments you’ll make during your lifetime. Think you can’t afford an Ohio Northern education? Think again. Attending ONU is comparable to a public university for many students once you figure in our generous financial aid package. ONU is committed to helping you with straightforward information and personalized assistance with the financial aid process.
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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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12:1 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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$25,000 Average financial aid award
Learn. Serve. Dream. Believe. – Forward Together
Ohio Northern launches campaign – Forward Together. ONU's $100 million campaign will build a bright and bold future for the University.ONU is a school with a clear and certain purpose – student success. We inspire, support and drive students to go beyond what they believe they can accomplish.
This goal – student success – is what the Forward Together Campaign is all about.
We will celebrate the close of the campaign on October 13, 2023. There is still plenty of time to make your gift.
News
ONU collaboration honors Hardin County native and baseball great
The collaboration is to honor a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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ONU to host eighth annual Lima Symphony Orchestra ‘Patriotic Pops’ concert
This year's Patriotic Pops will be held Sunday, July 2 at 7 p.m.
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Commencement wisdom ’23: ONU honorary degree recipients offer advice to graduates
ONU's three commencement speakers provided sound guidance refined by time and experience.
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ONU pharmacy major and LGBTQ+ activist Joshua Honaker named Newman Civic Fellow
Honaker's activism has included sharing his own transgender story to effect change.
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ONU Commencement ’23 student spotlights
Exceptional soon-to-be graduates will be celebrated this weekend during three commencement ceremonies.
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Ohio Northern University earns ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ designation
Campus Vote Project and NASPA lauded ONU's efforts that led to "tremendous youth voter turnout."
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ONU Law maintains high U.S. News & World Report ranking for trial advocacy
The rankings are based on key criteria such as job placement and bar passage rates.
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Future teacher and motivator models himself after mentors
Brooks Blakeley knows exactly the type of middle school teacher he wants to be: a motivator.
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New groups join several Ohio Northern University student organizations
Twelve new student organizations are available at ONU.
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Claire Miller, ONU psychology student involved in behavioral and PTSD research, named Goldwater Scholar
Miller intends to earn a Ph.D. and to one day run her own psychology research lab.
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Ohio Northern University 2023 commencement speakers, honorary doctoral degree recipients announced
ONU's three commencement ceremonies will be held on May 20 and 21.
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ONU student teacher explores advanced curriculum during placement
She is studying social studies education and history with a minor in theater.
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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
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Summer Orientation
Summer Orientation will begin with registration at 8:00 a.m. at The Freed Center and conclude with…
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Last Day to Drop a Class {full-term}
Last day to drop a class for summer full-term (1)
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STUDENT STORIES
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!
Dylan McWilliams
Researching "imposter phenomenon" as a pharmacy student gave him experience in working on a research team
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John Wysocki
Scholarship enables former U.S. Navy intelligence specialist to pursue his dream of law school
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