Office of Alumni Relations
Resources for Alumni
ONCE A POLAR BEAR, ALWAYS A POLAR BEAR!
The Office of Alumni Relations would like to encourage all ONU 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 ONU 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 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 Ohio Northern University.
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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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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
Lighting designer DeVault headed to Egypt as a Fulbright Scholar
She hopes to make connections between ONU 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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ONU 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: ONU 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 ONU art professor donates artwork.
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ONU faculty named Engineering Unleashed Fellows
KEEN fellowship will support their innovative teaching projects.
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ONU Law alumnus John O. Costine turns 100
The centenarian has been practicing law for 71 years.
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ONU 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.
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ONU honors seven alumni for their service and professional success
The awards ceremony took place during Homecoming weekend.
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ONU Center offers a pathway to professional development for regional companies
The Center for Corporate Engagement marks successful start.
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ONU to host award-winning nature author and illustrator David Allen Sibley
He's the featured speaker for the Terry Keiser Distinguished Lectureship in the Life Sciences.
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.
Lydia Bailey, PharmD ’15
Pharmacy Operations Manager, St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy
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Upcoming Alumni Events
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2025 Southwest Florida Alumni and Friends Dinner
Save the date! Join fellow Polar Bears and…
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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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Office of Alumni Relations
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