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Office of Alumni Engagement
Resources for Alumni
ONCE A POLAR BEAR, ALWAYS A POLAR BEAR!
The Office of Alumni Engagement would like to encourage all ONU alumni to take advantage of these services.
Meet the alumni engagement team
Alumni Facts & Figures
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32,731 Living alumni
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1871 Year ONU established
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50 States where alumni reside
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68 Countries where alumni reside
Alumni Awards
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The Distinguished Alumni Award was created in 1956 by the Alumni Association to recognize alumni with exemplary professional careers that illustrate the value of an Ohio Northern University education and to recognize those alumni with continued relationships with the University who have made a tangible expression of loyalty to their alma mater. This award provides an opportunity to recognize, engage and steward outstanding alumni. One alumnae/us will be selected per year.
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The Alumni Service Award was created by the Alumni Association in 2017 to recognize alumni who serve the University in a volunteer capacity consistently over time and/or who make a significant impact on a University project or initiative. This award provides an opportunity to recognize, engage and steward key volunteers whose energy, dedication and enthusiasm epitomize the spirit of Ohio Northern University. One alumnae/us will be selected per year.
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The William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award was established in 2004 by the Alumni Association to honor and recognize William L. Robinson and the 50 years he dedicated to impacting Ohio Northern University students. This award recognizes alumni who graduated within the last 15 years and who demonstrate passion and loyalty toward their profession, community and alma mater. It provides an opportunity to engage and steward young alumni donors who exemplify the values and outcomes of an ONU education. Up to one female and one male may be selected per year.
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The highest athletic honor bestowed by the University, the Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes Ohio Northern University men and women who have distinguished themselves in the field of athletics by virtue of their performance on athletic teams representing the University or by meritorious efforts on behalf of athletics either as an undergraduate or in years after leaving the University.
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In the Ohio Northern's history, our alumni awards have been organized in many different ways. The following list of alumni have received alumni awards that are currently being recognized under a different award naming structure.
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The Ohio Northern University College Distinguished Alumni Awards provide an opportunity to recognize, engage, and steward outstanding alumni from each of the five colleges.
Alumni News
Bob Cupp’s election as Speaker of Ohio House continues ONU tradition of public service
In continuing the University’s legacy of graduates who make an impact on the larger community, Ohio Northern University alumni conti
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Patriotic Pops Concert canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Due to continued restrictions on large gatherings because of the COVID-19 virus, the annual Patriotic Pops Concert, scheduled for Se
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ONU making SAT and ACT tests optional for new students in fall 2021
Due to SAT and ACT testing cancelations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio Northern University will allow most prospective first-
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Hannah Smith receives Catherine Freed Female Leadership and Service Award
Hannah Smith of Cincinnati has received the 2020 Catherine Freed Outstanding Senior Female Leadership and Service Award from Ohio No
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The Year in Images: 2019-20
It’s safe to say there has never been another year at Ohio Northern University quite like the 2019-20 academic year – from the openi
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‘Patriotic Pops’ concert rescheduled for Sept. 7 at ONU
The sixth annual Patriotic Pops Concert, featuring the Lima Symphony Orchestra, has been rescheduled for Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.
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ONU to resume in-person education this fall
Ohio Northern University will resume in-person, residential education this fall.
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Ohio Northern to hold virtual degree conferral ceremony
In recognition of this landmark event in the lives of its students and with an understanding of current circumstances, Ohio Northern
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ONU pharmacy students assist Kenton Hardin Health Department during crisis
Three Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy students are assisting the Kenton Hardin Health Department (KHHD) during th
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Ohio Northern groups take action to assist area organizations
Polar Bears take action, and members of Ohio Northern University are putting community service into action by assisting with area ef
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Office of Alumni Engagement
122 Lehr Memorial Building525 South Main Street
Ada, Ohio 45810
419-772-2727
alumni@onu.edu
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Saturday and Sunday