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By Pulse Staff At 6 foot four inches, Jeremiah Guerrero is an imposing figure. A freshman on the University of Findlay football team on the offensive line, he braved the cold and the snow Wednesday, Jan. 28 to donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive at the AMU. “I’m from Buffalo, New York,” […]
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Email sent by Brandi Laurita, Vice President for Student Affairs and Athletics, at 1:40 p.m., Jan. 25, 2026. As of 6 p.m., Hancock County will be placed under a Level 3 Snow Emergency. At that time, campus will CLOSE and all evening activities will be canceled. The University will remain CLOSED Monday, January 26, 2026. […]
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By Pulse Staff Here’s your chance to spread a little kindness—donate blood! The University of Findlay will host a Blood Drive next week with the American Red Cross. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the AMU. The American Red Cross announced on Jan. 20 that there […]
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By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The University of Findlay has expanded its Derrick Dollars program with the addition of two new off-campus locations, Power Up Cafe and Main Street Deli and Arcade, giving students more flexibility in their campus dining funds. With the additions, ten restaurants across Findlay now accept Derrick Dollars. The expansion is part […]
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By Pulse Staff For more than 20 years, Christine Denecker, Ph.D., has taken on many roles at the University of Findlay. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, she was named the University of Findlay’s vice president of academic affairs. She served as the interim in that role since August 2025. Denecker graduated from Bluffton University with a […]
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By Victoria Hansen hasnenv@findlay.edu Grassroots organization Equal Rights Ohio is collecting signatures to put two new issues on the November ballot. The Ohio Equal Rights Amendment would create 12 new protected classes in the state and bar the state from enforcing any law or taking any action that infringes on their rights. The protected classes […]
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By Mara Waire wairem@findlay.edu After a successful technology-based event last year, the University of Findlay’s Level Up symposium will return this year focusing on a broad range of professional and soft skills identified as most valuable for students with the theme “Building the Business Toolkit.” The event is designed to support student needs following the […]
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By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu Though the community is getting ready to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. day on Monday, Jan. 19, the mural proposed in his honor in 2022 will have to wait a bit longer. The city of Findlay’s proposed Martin Luther King Jr. mural is delayed until construction on the downtown recreation area […]
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University of Findlay men’s basketball team dropped a high-octane game with Lake Erie College Thursday, Jan. 15, 99-94, bringing its record to 11-6. The women’s basketball team got out to hot start Thursday, Jan. 15 against Lake Erie winning that game 70-59. The Lady Oilers are 7-8 overall (3-5 G-MAC). Senior Alyssa Ziehler scored 22 […]
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By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The NCAA transfer portal, a controversial software database for college athletes, was introduced in 2018. The portal allows students to explore opportunities without having to take gaps in their athletic progress. Student-athletes notify their current school of their intent to transfer, which allows other programs to contact them officially. “What’s controversial […]
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By Addisyn Freeman freemana7@findlay.edu In early November, the University of Findlay office of safety and security sent out an email about a “suspicious person alleged to have been carrying a firearm. Campus Safety, University Campus Police, and Findlay Police Department responded immediately, located the individual and determined that the individual did not have a firearm […]
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By Sydnie Schaffer schaffers@findlay.edu Many college students can attest that they hear the same cliche “advice” every semester: eat healthy, get enough sleep and take care of yourself. But the moment you step into a grocery store on a tight budget, that advice starts to feel less like encouragement and more like a joke. When […]
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Column by Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu It’s my tradition to make a New Year’s resolution. Like 31% of Americans, I try to come up with some way that I’m going to make myself a better person in the new year. Maybe I’ll exercise more, use my phone less, or read a book a week. While all […]
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By Pulse Staff University of Findlay’s new head football coach Tyler Johns could only imagine his new adventure starting in one place. “Seventeen years ago, I walked through that arch. Four years later, I walked out it, and you best bet when I got here last night, I walked back through that arch,” Johns said. […]
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By Erin Moran The University of Findlay volleyball team is in the Midwest Regional Semifinal game Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. taking on Indianapolis Greyhounds. This comes after a fierce battle with No. 4 seed Wayne State Thursday, Dec. 4 in the quarter-final. The team entered the NCAA Division II Playoffs for the second consecutive […]
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Column by Prof. Amy Rogan Assistant Professor of Media and Communication & Adviser to The Pulse rogan@findlay.edu I really wanted to say something profound as we get ready to head into the blissful winter break, but the only words that came to mind were “grateful heart.” Maybe that’s enough. I have written about gratefulness before. […]
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By Tristan Cross crosst2@findlay.edu Football has been a part of my identity since I first picked one up. It shaped my schedule, my friendships, and the person I’ve become. For the last twenty-three years, my identity has been Tristan Cross, Football player, but two weeks ago, when we walked off the field after the first […]
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By Lincoln Bash and Tyreeq Reaves As the semester comes to an end, students are constantly told to “finish strong.” There are resources provided at the University of Findlay to help students do just that. UF Director of Advising Glenn Miehls said the University already offers an extensive network of help. “We have several different […]
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By Omari Welch-Guytan As the holiday season approaches, college students across the country are trying to balance gift-giving expectations with the reality of tight budgets, rising living costs and the influence of social media. At the University of Findlay, both students and communication experts agree that the pressure to spend has never been stronger. Dr. […]
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By Brady Gazarek The NCAA is considering a proposal that would grant Division II athletes a fifth year of eligibility, a rule change that coaches and players say could reshape recruiting, roster management and competitive balance across college sports. The Rule will be voted on at the 2026 NCAA Convention in January. Although the rule […]
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By Pulse Staff University of Findlay men’s and women’s basketball split the evening Thursday, Dec. 4 when Thomas More came to town for the first conference game. The men’s team is now 6-1 on the season, 1-0 in the conference, after beating the Saints 88-7. The game started hot with back-and-forth lead changes but the […]
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By Ella Resor More than 40 University of Findlay students traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, from Nov. 15 to 17 to compete at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), one of the largest livestock events in the world. For UF, the trip represents far more than a show: it highlights a program central to the […]
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By Andrea Hoffman hoffmana1@findlay.edu After 16 years of transformative leadership, University of Findlay President Dr. Katherine Fell has announced she will retire at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. Fell, who became the University’s 17th president in 2010, said her tenure was a “shared mission” with students, faculty, staff and the Findlay community. “The […]
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By Pulse Staff The national search for the next president of the University of Findlay is underway. Heather Ward, vice president of human resources and interim vice president of business affairs at UF sent out notice today that the University published a full eight-page position prospectus outlining the role and qualifications. Applicants have through Jan. 10, […]
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By Pulse Staff That high energy buzz you sense on the University of Findlay campus is the start of a high-power weekend for UF student-athletes. While No. 12 football gets ready for season two (playoff season), after wrapping up a 10-1 regular season, the basketball teams are off to a strong start as well. AND […]
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By Pulse Staff The University of Findlay is gearing up to host its first home NCAA Division II Playoff game for the football program this Saturday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. The game will not be streamed on the normal FloSports service. Viewers will find it only on ESPN+. The Athletic Department wants to make […]
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By Andrea Hoffman hoffmana1@findlay.edu With a 22-4 record overall and postseason momentum on their side, the University of Findlay’s volleyball team is preparing to make a statement as the Great Midwest Athletic Conference tournament approaches. The Oilers host Thomas More (11-14 overall, 7-8 in the conference) Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in the conference […]
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By Pulse Staff A voice in the crowd yelled, “You’re going home! We’re going to the playoffs,” as some Tiffin University football players celebrated in the middle of the football field at Donnell Stadium. The Oiler faithful watched as the University of Findlay football team made its way off the field with disappointed shock. Some […]
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By Andrea Hoffman hoffmana1@findlay.edu Fresh off one of the most significant victories in the NCAA era of the program, the University of Findlay football team turns its attention to a rivalry matchup with major postseason implications. The Oilers are ranked No. 8 in the nation, No. 2 in the region, and the season stands, […]
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By Pulse Staff No. 9 University of Findlay football team moves to 10-0 overall and 8-0 in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference after beating No. 15 Ashland University 14-3 Saturday, Nov. 7. Ashland is now 8-2 overall and 7-1 in the G-MAC. This moves UF to first place in the G-MAC with one game left […]
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UF to Introduce New Beverages in Henderson By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu After the replacement of Coke Freestyle machines with Pepsi fountains, University of Findlay Dining Services is introducing a new beverage option: Bevi. “Bevi is a dispenser, specifically for water… that allows students, faculty, and staff to kind of customize their water beverage. It’s […]
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Local volunteers lead TNR efforts, offering food, shelter and second chances to the city’s strays. By Sydnie Schaffer schaffers@findlay.edu Five bowls sit on a porch in Findlay’s south end, each already half empty by the time Findlay resident Calvin Stewart steps outside his home. Tiny paws scurry across the concrete as cats of every […]
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By Victoria Hansen and Pulse Staff hansenv@findlay.edu Every University of Findlay student account comes with a Microsoft 365 A3 license, one of Microsoft’s education licenses that has more features than the Microsoft 365 Personal. But Microsoft made news recently when it announced that it would be giving away a free year of Microsoft 365 […]
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By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu Students across the University of Findlay campus faced a disruptive shutdown on Monday morning when Canvas, the learning management system the University uses, was unresponsive for 12 hours. All Canvas sites were down as part of a larger, nationwide outage affecting Amazon Web Services, the world’s largest cloud hosting platform. […]
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UF student-athletes host annual Trunk or Treat for Findlay families
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By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The University of Findlay’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is gearing up for one of its most popular autumn community events: Trunk or Treat. The event is open to campus and the public as a safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating opportunity. Athletes decorate their cars, dress up, and hand out candy to positively represent […]