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More than a century ago—July 28, 1914, World War I erupted in Europe.

Almost three years later, in April 1917, the United States entered the war to defend democracy, sending its sons and daughters to Europe’s battlefields.

Hand colored postcard of the campus of Ohio Normal School, now ONU. Hill Memorial is at right, Dukes Building is at left.

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Lead donor would be needed to save, renovate 1879 structure

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Hill Memorial building, often used as the “face” of Ohio Northern University in promotional materials, has come to a critical moment in its existence. Built in 1879 and the survivor of two major fires, the building will be closed on the last day of July 2024.

From ONU.edu/news

Becoming a professional athlete in two sports—especially for a woman in the 1950s and 1960s—was nearly impossible. Jeneane Lesko, BA ’57, however, did just that, and her athletic career is only one headline of her amazing life.

Free event supported by 14 local and regional sponsors

The Lima Symphony Orchestra’s free, public Patriotic Pops concert will be held at Ohio Northern University on Sunday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m. The event will take place on the sculpture mall east of McIntosh Center between Presser and Weber halls.

May 23, 2025__The Ohio Department of Higher Education has designated Ohio Northern University as a Collegiate Purple Star campus for its efforts to support students with military backgrounds.

See more 2024 ONU commencement photos on Facebook

Ohio Northern University celebrated Commencement 2024 the weekend of May 18-19 with three ceremonies: the College of Law ceremony held on Saturday, and the College of Pharmacy and Undergraduate/MSA ceremonies held on Sunday.

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