This was our moment to move Ohio Northern University forward. And thanks to your generosity, we did it. Together we secured a bright future for current and future Polar Bears, and we upheld the pillars of unity and community that have kept 91Ö±˛Ąstrong for more than 150 years.
We shared a bold, compelling vision for ONU’s future, and our community responded. Our supporters understand the quality and outstanding return on investment of an 91Ö±˛Ąeducation. Thanks to their generosity, we will be able to help more students access that education and enrich the learning experience for all of our students.President Melissa J. Baumann, Ph.D.
We exceeded our goal, ensuring student success today and in the future
We are proud to have achieved the largest fundraiser in ONU’s history. The Forward Together campaign was all for students, all for faculty, all for facilities, and all for the next generation of scholars who will call 91Ö±˛Ąhome.
Here’s how we exceeded our campaign aspirations:
Raised: $112 Million
We are deeply humbled by the generosity of our alumni and friends, and by the sheer number of people who supported this campaign. We are also gratified by the 91Ö±˛Ąfaculty and staff who enthusiastically got behind the Forward Together campaign. Their contributions and vision for what 91Ö±˛Ącan achieve in the future is what propelled the campaign to success.Shannon Spencer, Vice President for Advancement and Kelly Lawrie, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Campaign Manager
June 1, 2020-Oct. 13, 2023
Every single person who contributed to the campaign—whether that contribution was large or small—made an impact that will reverberate for generations. They’ve secured a brighter future for so many young people.Hanley Wheeler, BSPh ’82, Forward Together Campaign Chairperson
Barbara Bowyer, BA ’76
Pam Hershberger, BSBA ’87
Doug Leuthold, BSCE ’76
R. Scott Miller, BA ’77
Rhonda Miller, BSPh ’80
Bill Robinson, BSED ’61, Hon.D. ’05
Dan Walker, BSCE ’71, Hon.D. ’19
Eileen Walker, BA ’72
Hanley Wheeler*, BSPh ’82
*Campaign Chairperson