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“Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” — John F. Kennedy By Pulse Staff Change is like death and taxes, it is certain. At the University of Findlay this year, change is abundant. For our special Welcome Back edition, The […]

Column By Victoria Hansen Student Managing Editor hansenv@findlay.edu Every year that I come back to campus, one or two things have changed. A professor has left, a new dining option opens, a new professor joins. These changes are important, but, in honesty, somewhat small. If you’d ask me how much has changed in my four […]

By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu On August 13, hundreds of new Oilers walked through the Griffith Memorial Arch for the first time. Among the crowd of bright-eyed freshmen, experienced transfer students, and hardworking professors, one person stands out: Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of the University of Findlay. Both Ludwick and his wife, Melynda, hail from Union […]

By Pulse Staff On Thursday, April 30, the University of Findlay announced the next president of the University as Richard L. Ludwick, J.D., D.Ed., effective July 1, 2026. He will succeed Kathryn Fell, Ph.D., who is retiring after serving as UF’s president for 16 years. Ludwick, who will be Findlay’s 18th president, has diverse presidential […]

Robert Postic, Ph.D., passed away at the age of 66 on April 26, 2026. A professor of political science at the University of Findlay, Postic was dedicated to teaching political science both in the classroom and in writing, publishing countless academic articles, contributing to Christianity Today, and writing the chapter “Executives, Cabinets, and Bureaucracies” in […]

By: Erin Moran Morane@findlay.edu The University of Findlay has announced a graduate certificate expansion, adding new opportunities in accounting, business fundamentals, finance, human resources, operations management, and trauma-informed education. The additions are part of the university’s effort to meet the evolving needs of the workforce and prepare their students post graduation. Kirby Overton, dean of […]

By Richard Mast mastr@findlay.edu For 40 years, Diana Montague has watched the same moment unfold. Students arrive at the University of Findlay, stepping onto campus for the first time, uncertain and confused about who they are and what they will become. Faculty lead those students through the Griffith Memorial Arch as a sign that the […]

By Monica Crawford ​crawfordm3@findlay.edu ​On April 14, University of Findlay environmental health, safety, and sustainability students visited the Davis–Besse Nuclear Power Station, a 954-acre nuclear power plant site located in Oak Harbor, Ohio, just east of Toledo. The students witnessed firsthand the generation and management of nuclear energy and its real-world impact on the environment. […]

By Mara Waire wairem@findlay.edu Men’s Golf The University of Findlay Men’s Golf team competed on the road at the Wright State Invitational on April 13, 2026, finishing 4th overall against a field composed primarily of Division I programs. The team posted a cumulative score of 18 over par, recording consistent rounds of 292, 284, and […]

By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu Students and staff walking through Old Main may have noticed notes with messages of encouragement, kindness, and positivity put there by the students of Dr. LaBuda’s social psychology class last week. As part of a lesson on prosocial behavior, Dr. Jessica LaBuda shared how the notes were an accessible way to […]

By Victoria Hansen A motion to place a moratorium on data center construction failed to pass in the Findlay City Council on April 7 and in the Zoning and Planning Commission on April 9. The moratorium was originally proposed by Rodney Phillips and Dan DeLong to place a 12-month moratorium on the construction of data […]

By Andrea Hoffman hoffmana1@findlay.edu Graphic Design student Avery Beck didn’t expect art to play a big role in her college experience, but closing out her second year at the University of Findlay, she has learned to expect the unexpected. Around 250 art pieces were submitted to the 2026 Student Art and Design Exhibition, and only […]

By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu After 10 days of breaking records, NASA’s Artemis II is ready to come home. The Orion capsule holding the astronauts will splash down at approximately 8:07 p.m. EDT off the coast of San Diego on April 10, after setting records by sending humans the farthest away from Earth that they’ve ever […]

By Monica Crawford crawfordm3@findlay.edu On April 14, six University of Findlay students will compete in the College of Business’s annual Innovation Competition at Winebrenner Theological Seminary at 6 p.m. Two divisions will run: Division #1 – Innovative Business Idea and Division #2 – Student in Business. The top 3 presentations in each division will receive […]

By Mara Waire wairem@findlay.edu The annual University of Findlay Student Art & Design Exhibition Awards will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at The Dudley & Mary Larks Lea Gallery in the Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion. The event begins with a reception and continues with the Awards Ceremony at 7:30 […]

Softball: The University of Findlay softball team extended its winning streak to eight after its two-game sweep against Wayne State University. Both games were tight, but the Oilers secured wins with 4-3 and 5-3 wins. The Oilers had multiple standout performances. In game one, Annika Bredel had her tenth leadoff home run of the season, […]

By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The University of Findlay’s presidential race is narrowing down with just four final candidates left. On Tuesday, March 31 Dr. Kenith C. Britt presented his goals and ideas during an open forum with faculty and staff. Britt first gave the audience a picture of his life with wife and four daughters […]

By Pulse Staff The week before Easter break was a busy one at the University of Findlay campus as the Presidential Search Committee hosted four finalists to replace the current university president, Katherine Fell, Ph.D. Fell announced her retirement on Oct. 17, 2025, after 16 years at UF. Her contract wraps up on July 31. […]

By Pulse Staff On Wednesday, April 1, the third candidate for University of Findlay president, Dr. David King shared his vision for the future of The University of Findlay. His presentation entitled “The Future of the University of Findlay: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the next decade,” emphasized innovation, adaptability, and decisive leadership amid new […]

By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu The University of Findlay began a week-long open forum series with the final four candidates to replace the retiring Dr. Katherine Fell as UF’s president. On Monday, March 30 the first candidate for university president, Dr. Lori Werth spoke about the tumultuous future higher education faces. Werth laid out her visions […]

By Monica Crawford crawfordm3@findlay.edu​ A week-long series of open forums for University of Findlay presidential candidates wrapped up on Thursday, April 2.  Dr. Richard Ludwick presented his goals and ideas during an open forum with faculty and staff in the Winebrenner Auditorium. His presentation entitled “The Future: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the Next Decade,” […]

By Erin Moran morane@findlay.edu The University of Findlay will host its 20th annual Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity on Friday, April 10, showcasing research and professional experiences of students across the six colleges. The annual event is an opportunity to present students’ work to the university and community, as it is open to the public. […]

By Victoria Hansen hansenv@findlay.edu An upside-down flag flew above Flag City as 1,300 protesters with signs, pride flags, and cowbells filled the streets at the third No Kings Protest in Hancock County. “You know what this flag means, right? It means distress,” said Steve Gliebe, a protester and Marine Corps veteran, waving a large, upside […]