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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Captain Arthur Dale Rothrock

Captain Arthur Dale Rothrock

1920 Olympian won a gold and silver medal

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Henry Solomon Lehr

Henry Solomon Lehr

ONU founder and first president, 1871-1900.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of T.J. Smull

T.J. Smull

Namesake of the College of Engineering.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Elizabeth Burkholder Wiseley

Elizabeth Burkholder Wiseley

Student leader, YWCA field secretary, suffragist.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Lena Boggess Wilcox Mason

Lena Boggess Wilcox Mason

ONU’s first female law graduate.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Eva Maglott

Eva Maglott

ONU’s first female professor.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Laurence Neal Woodworth

Laurence Neal Woodworth

Renowned expert on federal tax policy.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of William M. Powell

William M. Powell

World War II hero and namesake of Miami, Fla. bridge

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of William Esser

William Esser

Groundbreaking engineer in aviation

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Floyd Keith

Floyd Keith

NCAA-recognized coach and administrator

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Thomas Evans

Thomas Evans

College of Pharmacy patron.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Bruce Mays

Bruce Mays

Dallas Cowboy.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Albert A. Sebok

Albert A. Sebok

Renowned business pharmacist.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Jim Halderman

Jim Halderman

Innovative problem solver.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Helen (Spar) Ludwig

Helen (Spar) Ludwig

She championed women's sports at ONU.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Pamela Hershberger

Pamela Hershberger

ONU Board of Trustees Chair

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Frank Willis

Frank Willis

Former Ohio governor.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of 1993 Men’s Basketball Team

1993 Men’s Basketball Team

They won it all.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Clay Mathile

Clay Mathile

Philanthropist entrepreneur.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of The Dicke Family

The Dicke Family

Great patrons to ONU.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Oscar Dicke

Oscar Dicke

Prolific inventor who helped usher in the modern age.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Ervin Pierstorf

Ervin Pierstorf

Pharmacist, entrepreneur and favorite "adopted" ONU son.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Dr. Karen (Keyse) Fields

Dr. Karen (Keyse) Fields

Renowned medical oncologist.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Dr. George W. Crile

Dr. George W. Crile

Surgical pioneer and co-founder of the Cleveland Clinic

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Michael Turner

Michael Turner

Representing Ohio in Congress.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Anthony Celebrezze

Anthony Celebrezze

Beloved mayor of Cleveland.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Gov. Mike DeWine

Gov. Mike DeWine

Ohio's 70th governor.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Bob Peterson

Bob Peterson

Award-winning storyteller.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Benjamin Fairless

Benjamin Fairless

Industrial steel titan helped win World War II.

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