Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
Resources for Alumni
FOREVER A POLAR BEAR!
The Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving would like to encourage all ºù«Ӱҵ alumni to take advantage of these services.
Northern Express Archive
Northern Express is ºù«Ӱҵ’s community newsletter that is distributed quarterly.Meet the Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
Alumni Facts & Figures
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34,683 Living alumni
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1871 Year ºù«Ӱҵ established
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50 States where alumni reside
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69 Countries where alumni reside
Alumni Awards
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The Distinguished Alumni Award was created in 1956 by the Alumni Advisory Board to recognize alumni with exemplary professional careers that illustrate the value of an ºù«Ӱҵ 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.
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The Alumni Service Award was created by the Alumni Advisory Board 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 ºù«Ӱҵ.
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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 ºù«Ӱҵ 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 ºù«Ӱҵ 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 ºù«Ӱҵ 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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The ºù«Ӱҵ College Distinguished Alumni Awards provide an opportunity to recognize, engage, and steward outstanding alumni from each of the five colleges.
Alumni News
Celebrating athletic greatness
ºù«Ӱҵ inducted four individuals into the Athletic Hall of Fame on September 13.
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ºù«Ӱҵ named a 2025-26 College of Distinction
National guide honors universities with a student-centered approach.
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ºù«Ӱҵ receives $1 million to support STEM scholarships
ºù«Ӱҵ has received a $1 million scholarship grant from the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation
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Ohio Northern ranked among Top 10 Best Colleges in Ohio by Niche
Niche’s rankings are based on national data and student and alumni reviews.
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Graduated … and already crushing it.
ºù«Ӱҵ’s Class of 2025 is launching into their dream careers
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ºù«Ӱҵ dedicates new mobile health clinics
HealthWise Mobile Health Clinic, a leading regional community health provider, will increase its outreach to medically underserved.
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Students learn and research in the cloud forest
ºù«Ӱҵ biology students spend two weeks exploring biodiversity in Ecuador.
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Peter, BA ’76, and Margaret Bigelow establish an endowed fund for academic support
The couple’s gift will support tutoring services, accessibility resources, and testing accommodations.
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A legacy of care
Donation supports ºù«Ӱҵ’s Pharmacy and Mobile Health Clinic in honor of Barbara (Reeves) Stitzel, BSPh ’80.
Learn MoreALUMNI PROFILES
Ohio Northern produces alumni whose impact on society cannot be overstated. We invite you to learn about some of these remarkable people and the contributions they are making to our world.
Ashley (Dally) Hornish, BFA ’04
Exhibit Designer, Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum
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Catch up on the latest news from your classmates and friends, including careers, accomplishments, recognitions, marriages, retirements, and the addition of new family members.
Upcoming Alumni Events
Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
301 Lehr Memorial Building525 South Main Street ºù«Ӱҵ
Ada, Ohio 45810
419-772-2727
alumni@onu.edu
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Saturday and Sunday