Author Archives: Amy Rogan

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

**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 […]

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 […]

**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 […]

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.

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Pulse Media reporter Ellie Janszen gives us a look at the Total Solar Eclipse and the visitors it brought to campus.  

By Pulse Staff A number of activities are happening on campus today from shows at the Newhard Planetarium to a peek through the giant eclipse glasses on the College of Business and Student Life (CBSL) Lawn. Visitors can chalk the walk, participate in activities at the The Conda STEAM Center and the Mazza Museum. Bill […]

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 […]

Column By JereMiah Keith Jackson, 88.3 WLFC Pulse Radio General Manager kagelvltv@gmail.com @aklcpodcast This will be my sixth fall semester here at The University of Findlay entering my first year of grad school. Knowing myself over the course of years I learned that I will never be perfect the entire semester, but if I can […]

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 […]

By Pulse Staff A $1.3 million facility is going up on the campus of the University of Findlay and the story behind it is one of timing, hard work, and generosity. UF Director of Athletics Jim Givens says the project is a step in the right direction when it comes to getting more athletics actually […]

By Vanessa Crowe crowev@findlay.edu The University of Findlay IHSA Hunt Seat team competed in the Zone 6 championship at Lake Erie College on April 1. The team left the champions of Zone 6 and secured its spot in the Nationals. The IHSA Nationals is going to be held at Kentucky Hose Farm in Lexington, Kentucky. […]

Ohio has new cell phone driving law. By Pulse Staff If you use a cell phone and drive a vehicle, there are new rules of the road to follow in Ohio. For some it just makes sense. For others, it will be a difficult habit to change. But the message is pretty simple. “Phones Down. […]

The quick growth of social media is impacting mental health in many different ways By Paige Falk Falkp@findlay.edu Like many college students, 20-year-old Olivia Speen says social media impacted her mental health. “Social media is the root of so much comparison in life,” Speen said. “It makes me feel ashamed of myself in many different […]

Did COVID accelerate the mental health crisis for students? By Sam Rohrs rohrss@findlay.edu Three years ago, students went home for what seemed to be an extended spring break, but they ended up not coming back to campus until the next school year. Students were stuck at home with no social interaction, online learning, and no […]

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 […]

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 […]

A recent survey shows NCAA student athletes’ elevated rates of mental exhaustion, anxiety and feelings of being depressed have seen little change since 2020. By Ashley Graham and Pulse Staff While physical health has always been a concern for athletes, mental health issues have become particularly relevant since the start of the pandemic. A survey […]

A recent study by The Healthy Minds Network included responses from 96,000 college students in the United States at 133 campuses during the 2021-22 school year. The study found high rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. The study found 44% of the respondents reported symptoms of depression, 37% reported high anxiety, and 15% said […]