Ohio Northern University Alumni

05/22/2026

Join us and fellow polar bear alumni on June 22, in Detroit for an eventful night at the ballpark as the Tigers take on the Yankees! ⚾️

Take advantage of our special ONU discounted ticket pricing and bring your friends and family to cheer on the home team together!

🎟️ Tickets are available for $40 and include a reserved seat to watch the game and access to the MotorCity Casino Tiger Club, a premium indoor hospitality space inside Comerica Park, featuring a classic ballpark menu. All tickets will be issued digitally. Tickets available while supplies last.

Register by June 8, 2026

📲 For more info and registration use the link below!
onu.edu/event/2026-detroit-tigers-alumni-event

05/20/2026

As another academic year closes, we reflect on the momentum, progress, and purpose that define our Polar Bear community. It’s the strength of alumni and friends that keeps us moving forward.

Consider a gift to the Northern Fund today! These dollars fuel the hands-on experiences and academic programs that help our students discover their "True North."

Thank you for being such a vital part of the Polar Bear community! 🐻‍❄️

Every gift provides the resources our current Polar Bears need to excel in the classroom and lead with purpose. 🧡
https://www.onu.edu/give

04/24/2026

Last night, we hosted alumni and friends at the Columbus Zoo. We had an incredible time reminiscing while watching the Polar Bears up close. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🐻‍❄️

04/23/2026

You’re invited to ONU’s Cedar Point Day this summer on Saturday, June 20! 🎢

Take advantage of our special group pricing and bring your friends and family along for a day full of fun!

🎟️ Tickets are available for $37 (additional discounted rates are available for unlimited drink wristbands and single meal deals) All tickets will be issued digitally.

Register by June 18, 2026

📲 For more info and registration use the link below!

onu.edu/event/cedar-point-day-2026

04/17/2026

Thank you to our 6th annual Women in Leadership panelists; Stephanie Burke, BA ‘91, JD ‘94, Hon. D. ‘23, Maegan Schnarre, BSBA ‘13, Jessica Howley, BSCE ‘06, Kelli Duprey, BSPh ‘88, and Angela McMurry, BS ‘99 for providing incredible insight. Each of you are helping ONU’s students step confidently into their futures! 🧡

The spirit of leadership was in full bloom on Ohio Northern University on April 16. For the sixth consecutive year, the University welcomed home five distinguished alumnae to share advice on the “Women in Leadership” panel.

Representing ONU’s five colleges, the alumnae shared personal stories about their professional journeys and offered career and leadership advice. ONU President Melissa Baumann, Ph.D., moderated the insightful panel discussion, navigating topics from imposter syndrome, to work/life balance, to career pivots.

At the conclusion, ONU recognized outstanding female student leaders for 2026 who were nominated by their professors, deans, and coaches.

📲 Read more about the panelists and their message to the students: https://bit.ly/4vHglwO

04/16/2026

This past weekend marked a historic milestone for Ohio Northern’s Zeta Kappa Chapter of Theta Chi as brothers gathered to celebrate their 60th Anniversary Reunion! 🐻‍❄️

This was highlighted by an event which included dinner and allowing current chapter members to connect with alumni. Thank you to all who attended! 🧡

04/14/2026

Polar Bear pride is on display at Korda Engineering! We have a number of Ohio Northern alumni making huge waves. Spanning across numerous fields, these alumni are working together to design a greater future. They are truly making their mark and showing the world what Polar Bear pride looks like in action!

From the Columbus Home Road Water Treatment Plant and the New Albany Fieldhouse to the very design of ONU’s own James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building, Korda’s portfolio features the work of several impressive Ohio Northern Alumni. This group includes Marie Ruth (Partner), BSME ‘05, Cullen Zelachowski (Senior Associate), BSCE ‘13, Keefer McClure (Electrical Engineer), BSEE ‘25, and Heath Jeffries (Electrical Engineer), BSEE ‘23. The list also includes Justin Schultz (Partner), BSEE ‘03, and Alex Klaiss (Senior Associate), BSME ‘12, who both assisted in designing ONU’s Engineering Building.

Alex shares an interesting personal connection to the ONU Engineering Building project: “I actually ‘sponsored' the second floor mechanical room – if you look at the room number sign next to the mechanical room door, that’s my name below it!”

For aspiring engineers, Korda offers a familiar environment to that of ONU. “Korda has a family atmosphere while maintaining a great reputation for diverse, challenging projects,” says Justin Schultz. It is easy to see why so many ONU alumni choose to build their careers at Korda.

These alumni are the definition of Polar Bear excellence. From the design of our own engineering building to the impact across numerous communities, they are an example of what true Polar Bear pride is all about! 🐻‍❄️

04/08/2026

04/07/2026

Even though the Day of Giving celebrations are coming to a close, there's still time to leave your mark! Each and every gift helps create new opportunities at Ohio Northern. Make an impact now, and join the Polar Push!

📲 Find out more and give: https://give.onu.edu/2026-day-of-giving

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

Join the Polar Push and make a gift to Day of Giving 2026