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 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 Engagement and Annual Giving
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
ONU announces 2025 Young Alumni Award recipients
Tax accountant Rob Roll and attorney Jennifer Kinsley Smith are being honored.
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Soccer captains mean business
Three business majors are leading ONU men’s soccer in a milestone season.
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Half a century. All in.
ONU men’s soccer marks 50 years with a global trip and championship focus.
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ONU is the #1 college in the Midwest in new 2026 U.S. News and World Report’s rankings
Ohio Northern University is the #1 college in the Midwest, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
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X marks the spot
ONU introduces a versatile computer science major with cross disciplinary options.
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Celebrating athletic greatness
ONU inducted four individuals into the Athletic Hall of Fame on September 13.
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ONU named a 2025-26 College of Distinction
National guide honors universities with a student-centered approach.
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ONU receives $1 million to support STEM scholarships
Ohio Northern University has received a $1 million scholarship grant from the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation
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Meet the newest Polar Bears
Get to know Ohio Northern University’s newest undergraduate class
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.
Amanda Todorovich, BA ’00
Enterprise Executive Director of Digital Marketing, Cleveland Clinic
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Class Notes
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
Ada, Ohio 45810
419-772-2727
alumni@onu.edu
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Saturday and Sunday