Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
Resources for Alumni
ONCE A POLAR BEAR, ALWAYS A POLAR BEAR!
The Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving would like to encourage all 91Ö±²¥alumni to take advantage of these services.
Northern Express Archive
Northern Express is Ohio Northern University’s community newsletter that is distributed quarterly.Meet the alumni relations team
Alumni Facts & Figures
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34,683 Living alumni
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1871 Year 91Ö±²¥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 Ohio Northern University educationÌýand 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, engageÌýand steward outstanding alumni.Ìý
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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, dedicationÌýand enthusiasm epitomize the spirit of Ohio Northern University.Ìý
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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 91Ö±²¥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 UniversityÌýor by meritorious efforts on behalf of athletics either as an undergraduate or in years after leaving the University.Ìý
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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.
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Alumni News
Engineering Imagination
91Ö±²¥student receives guidance from alumna in pursuing her creative passion.
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91Ö±²¥receives $1.19 million from state of Ohio to support STEM students
Ohio Northern University has received a $1.19 million Choose Ohio First (COF) grant from the Ohio Department of Education (ODHE) to…
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Lighting designer DeVault headed to Egypt as a Fulbright Scholar
She hopes to make connections between 91Ö±²¥and Egyptian students.
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Honoring our veterans
We salute our students, faculty, and staff who have served in the military.
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91Ö±²¥dedicates new visitor bleachers at Dial-Roberson Stadium
Ohio Northern University dedicated new state-of-the-art bleachers at Dial-Roberson Stadium on November 2, 2024
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Preparing for trauma: 91Ö±²¥nursing students engage in staged simulation
Nursing seniors learn how to navigate overdose and sexual assault cases.
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The life of a pond inspires new sculptures on campus
Retired 91Ö±²¥art professor donates artwork.
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91Ö±²¥faculty named Engineering Unleashed Fellows
KEEN fellowship will support their innovative teaching projects.
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91Ö±²¥Law alumnus John O. Costine turns 100
The centenarian has been practicing law for 71 years.
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91Ö±²¥dedicates the Don Wood Foundation Advanced Metal Technology Lab
New lab will help prepare engineering students for careers in advanced manufacturing.
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Polar Bears bring village park into the digital age
Business students undertake impactful community service project.
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.
Upcoming Alumni Events
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2025 Southwest Florida Alumni and Friends Dinner
Join fellow Polar Bears, President Melissa J.…
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2025 Columbus Alumni Event: Gravity Experience Park at Land-Grant Brewing Company
Save the date for a Columbus alumni event at…
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Polar Bear Club Celebration of Athletics Golf Outing
The annualÌý91Ö±²¥Polar Bear Club Celebration of…
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91Ö±²¥coming and Reunion Weekend 2025
Mark your calendars and make plans to attend…
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Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
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