Author Archives: Amy Rogan

University of Findlay and Bluffton University Merger canceled

By Pulse Staff University of Findlay President Dr. Katherine Fell announced today that the proposed merger with Bluffton University is off. In an email sent to the campus community she said the UF Board of Trustees voted not to proceed with the merger terminating the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the universities dated March 19, […]

Campus offices merge as part of restructuring efforts

By Pulse Staff Johnathan Ferraro, University of Findlay Associate Vice President for Student Life, sent an email Friday afternoon detailing some restructuring efforts at the University that also explain the recent absence of high-profile positions on campus. The former director of the University of Findlay Buford Center, Chris Caldwell, was recently let go from that […]

DEI survey timing raises eyebrows

Survey from merger transition teams sent to students By Mackala Krichbaum and Pulse Staff KrichbaumM@Findlay.edu University of Findlay students received a survey about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion earlier this month from the DEI transition team for the UF and Bluffton University merger. The timing comes on the heels of recent efforts from U.S. President Donald […]

University closing at 3 p.m. Wednesday February 12

Email from Brandi Laurita, University of Findlay Vice President for Student Affairs and Athletics Due to the expected winter weather, predicted to begin this evening, the Campus will officially close on Wednesday, February 12, at 3 p.m.  Please work with your supervisor/ faculty if leaving campus before 3 pm is appropriate.  All evening activities and in-person […]

Campus closed Monday for the holiday and Tuesday for the Polar Vortex

By Pulse Staff University of Findlay president Dr. Katherine fell sent out an email Friday afternoon preparing campus for the Polar Vortex next week. While the University is already closed on January 20 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Tuesday campus will also be closed due to the predicted cold temperatures. Chief Meteorologist  at […]

Unity or Uncertainty? Assessing the Bluffton-Findlay Merger

**Senior Communication students at Bluffton University are contributing content to Pulse Media over the coming weeks as part of the first steps to a productive merger between BU and the University of Findlay. The Bluffton University student newspaper is called The Witmarsum but is on hiatus this fall.  By Emma Schutz (Bluffton University) and Pulse […]

Ohio Absentee return rate at nearly 87% the day before the election

18-24-year-old return rate is more than than 85% By Pulse Staff The Ohio Secretary of State office announced as of 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4, the state received 995,482 absentee ballots of 1,147,887 absentee ballots requested. That’s an 86.7% return rate. It also says 1,536,778 people have voted early in person giving the state a total […]

The Beginning Effects of the Findlay-Bluffton Merger

**Senior Communication students at Bluffton University are contributing content to Pulse Media over the coming weeks as part of the first steps to a productive merger between BU and the University of Findlay. The Bluffton University student newspaper is called The Witmarsum but is on hiatus this fall.  Column By Andrew Collinsworth BU Senior, cola-b@bluffton.edu […]

Questions about Endowments in the midst of a merger answered

**Senior Communication students at Bluffton University are contributing content to Pulse Media over the coming weeks as part of the first steps to a productive merger between BU and the University of Findlay. The Bluffton University student newspaper is called The Witmarsum but is on hiatus this fall.  Questions about Endowments in the midst of […]

Debate Bingo draws a crowd

University of Findlay Presidential Debate Bingo Sept. 10, 2024

Pulse reporter Ellie Janszen shows us how the first event in the Wilkin Series this year went. Approximately 60 students showed up to listen to the two presidential candidates for the United States of America, Kamala Harris-D and Donald Trump-R. You can read more about the Wilkin Series in this week’s Thoughts with Profs.

The Wilkin Series takes on the relationship between journalism and democracy

“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” Thomas Jefferson to Dr. James Currie, Jan. 28, 1786 “Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.” Walter Cronkite By Amy Rogan Media and Communication Assistant Professor and adviser to the Pulse I […]

Ministry in the Merger

By Ricky Mast mastr@findlay.edu Religion is a large influence on many people’s decision-making in their daily lives and can be especially important when deciding what college to attend. With the University of Findlay and Bluffton University merger, two different religious beliefs will now be rooted in a single university. UF’s religious beliefs are rooted in […]

UF Bluffton Merger Series

On March 20 an unexpected announcement sent shockwaves from Findlay to Bluffton. The presidents of the University of Findlay and Bluffton University each announced to their campuses a memorandum of understanding to merge the two universities. In this special series, Pulse news reporters explore the many angles of the potential merger between the Oilers and […]

University of Findlay and Bluffton University merging

By  Pulse Staff The University of Findlay and Bluffton University announced today the two universities were merging. In a meeting with staff and faculty this afternoon, President Dr. Katherine Fell said the process is just beginning but they have signed a memorandum of understanding. Each athletic department will remain in their respective divisions. UF athletes […]

Brown vs Moreno in November

By Pulse Staff Businessman Bernie Moreno-R will square off with incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown-D in November. The Ohio Primary Election on Tuesday, March 19 ended with Moreno garnering nearly 50 percent of the vote. The Ohio U.S. Senate GOP matchup was a big race nationally with many calling it a “divisive proxy race between Trump […]

Student Stories: From Cowgirl Boots to Crowns

A Journey From Showing Steer to the Queen of Adams County By Andrea Hoffman hoffmana1@findlay.edu Every young girl dreams of becoming a queen one day, but for University of Findlay student Callie Neuenschwander it’s not just a dream, it is her reality. Neuenschwander is a freshman at UF in the Pre-Veterinary program and this past […]

University of Findlay got talent

Multiple Findlay students take the opportunity to share their talents with others at the Revive Coffee Shoppe By Mason Alberts albertsm@findlay.edu Students participated in the Coffee Shoppe hosted by Campus Ministries in the Alumni Memorial Union at the University of Findlay, Thursday Sept. 21. Every year at UF, Campus Ministries sponsors an event titled “Coffee […]

Freshman tips and tricks

Upperclassmen and others share advice and tips for incoming freshman By Kendall Westgate, Pulse Editor westgatek@findlay.edu With classes starting, incoming freshmen may feel all the stress and excitement, but there’s some tips and tricks to calm back-to-school nerves. “Taking advice from my upperclassmen friends really helped because they know exactly what you’re going through and […]

Dr. Diana Montague embarks on sabbatical 

Excitement swirls around her research of UF’s university origin  By Lauren Wolters woltersl1@findlay.edu Dr. Diana Montague, Professor of Communication, takes a sabbatical this fall to begin researching the University of Findlay’s first 30 years as a university. In 1989 Findlay College became the University of Findlay. Dr. Montague plans to focus on the timeline at […]

Teaching the future teachers an emerging part of the job: mental health management

By Devyn Hopkins hopkinsd@findlay.edu While training the next generation of educators, University of Findlay professors from the College of Education are helping their students prepare for the mental health issues they’ll see in their future classrooms. Mentalhealth.gov says educators are often the first to notice mental health problems. Missy Recker, an Assistant Professor and Team […]

Faculty works to understand and address student mental health concerns

By Bella Angel angeli@findlay.edu Nearly seven out of 10 college students report experiencing mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, or depression according to a nationwide survey of college students conducted by TimelyMD. And college professors often feel the pressure those students are experiencing. Dr. Christine Denecker, Associate Vice President for Learning and Innovation and […]