Ohio Northern Univ.

During his first visit to ONU, Adebowale (Debow) Olujimi was immediately drawn to the relational culture of the Raabe College of Pharmacy. Having lived in Nigeria, Belgium, the U.K. and the U.S., he values connecting with people personally. 📲 Read more: bit.ly/47hRJjx

When Riley Creek overspreads its bank in Bluffton, Ohio, the floodwater eventually travels downstream and empties into Lake Erie. A civil engineering major at ONU, Katelyn Wagner is now working on a two-for-one solution. 📲 Read more: bit.ly/4smmcFA

Luke Sheets, BFA ’95, traces his passion for ceramics to a class he took at Ohio Northern University 34 years ago. Sheets, now a professor of art and director at ONU, has seen his interest take him all over the world. 📲 Read more: bit.ly/40Mbj3T

Being a single mother while navigating a rigorous, six-year PharmD program isn’t for the faint of heart. Chelsie Schoepflin’s days are nonstop. At every step of her journey, however, she’s been uplifted by the Polar Bear community. 📲 Read more: bit.ly/40jKALL

🗓️ ONU’s Day of Giving is Tuesday, April 7! Get ready for the Polar Push, a powerful 24-hour Day of Giving dedicated to our students, faculty, staff, and the future of ONU. #ONUDayofGiving. 📲 Find out more and give: bit.ly/3NkN61d

For nearly half a century, Duane Roby has meticulously tended ONU’s beautiful, 342-acre campus. Today, March 6, 2026, the long-time grounds crew foreman is retiring, just one month shy of a remarkable 46 years of service. 📲 Read more: bit.ly/4lgB4CP

The second team in school history to qualify for nationals, the 2025-26 ONU Ethics Bowl team is set to compete in the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl (APPE IEB) ® national competition in St. Louis, Missouri, which takes place March 7-8. 📲 Read more: bit.ly/3ONvhbw

🚨ONU Alert: Due to severe weather, ONU is operating on a 2-hour delay on Feb, 23. In-person classes begin and offices open at 10 a.m. Earlier classes may move to virtual instruction. Essential personnel report for regular shifts. See email for more details and updates.

An art professor’s journey through Italy has inspired a unique creative challenge. In the Visual Literacy classroom, students are dreaming up their own 21st century “utopia,” using historic Italian towns as a launchpad for their own visions. 📲 Read more: bit.ly/4aH9lGp

Kenton Elementary students partnered ONU students to build vehicle ramps designed to knock down a plastic wolf figurine. The STEM activity taught the young learners the fundamentals of energy transfer. 📲 Read more: bit.ly/4rlR3BD

We are just one week away from our first Klondike Reveal 2026! Help us celebrate by submitting your favorite photo with Klondike over the years! 📸 Submit here: bit.ly/4cC8Srw

Mechanical engineering is a natural fit for Leah Schleibaum. The Ohio Northern University sophomore possesses a curious, technically-inclined mind and a deep faith that compels her to serve others. 📲 Read more about her recent project: bit.ly/4rU5kW3

ONU music professor and trumpeter David Kosmyna, D.M.A., is a versatile musician, educator, and conductor. Kosmyna lives on his own terms, dedicated to spreading the joy of the genre he loves. 📲 Read more: bit.ly/4txHd15

Did you find true love on the Tundra? Want to feature your Polar Bear Sweetheart on the ONU social media pages? 🩷 Celebrate Valentine's Day by submitting a photo: bit.ly/460cEa6

The value of an ONU degree is more than a promise; it’s a proven outcome. The Class of 2025 hit the ground running with a 95% placement rate in top-tier careers and graduate programs within just six months of graduation. 📲 Read More: bit.ly/3ZZiLbd

At ONU, Marissa Shoemaker has found peers and professors equally as passionate about asking questions and seeking answers about chemical reactions. A junior chemistry major, Marissa began working on a project involved studying marine algae. 📲 Read more: bit.ly/4aaah5S

At ONU, Jeremy Kosir is majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology, working on a computational project involving data from NASA’s Cassini, a sophisticated robotic spacecraft sent to study Saturn and its complex system of rings and moons. 📲 Read more: bit.ly/4acd7aj

Know a student starting or in the midst of their college search? ONU is offering multiple chances in February to see campus and its academic offerings. Polar Preview Day: bit.ly/3NLgb5U Presidents Day: bit.ly/4qpTkut RxPlore Day: bit.ly/45BLar8

For senior chemistry major Emily Pacek, undergraduate research was the primary reason she chose ONU. Emily is currently investigating the possible sources of phosphine gas – traditionally considered a sign of early life – on Venus. 📲 Read more: bit.ly/3M9p5tv

C-STORE CLOSED THURSDAY MORNING: The 24/7 convenience store in McIntosh will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. A crane will be in use by the McIntosh loading dock and C-Store entrance to replace an HVAC unit on the roof of the building. Please avoid the area.