On January 11, we welcomed our students back to campus! This semester we are focused on our mission of being student-focused, Christ-centered, and life-changing.
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Creativity, imagination and a desire to develop the minds of students through the written word are values exhibited by our newest addition to the English faculty, Kim Shegog. “Engagement and conversation with students both inside and outside the classroom,” are the things Shegog is most looking forward to in her role.
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Natalie Bradley is excited to pour her enthusiasm and love for Ohio Valley University into her new position as Alumni Relations Director. Natalie firmly believes that our alumni represent not only the past, but the future of our school. “Our alumni are a part of our history and our greatest ambassadors out in the world for sharing how OVU impacted their lives by providing a values based Christian environment for their education.”
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So no one told you life was gonna be this way....*claps*
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We are excited to announce this new partnership with Coplin Health Systems for the health and well-being of all members of the OVU community.
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Some exciting stuff is happening at Ohio Valley University and we want YOU to see the changes. Stay tuned for all things MOVING FORWARD!
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Donna Morris is eager to begin her assignment within the English department at Ohio Valley University this fall. Her heart to connect with students stems from her time at Cedarville College where she shared that professors went beyond dispensing information to modeling how a teacher should relate to their students. “My desire is to be that same kind of instructor, giving a piece of myself along with the content studied in order to make that important connection and make a difference.”
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“Helping students achieve a successful life inside and outside the classroom through encouraging them to follow different career paths,” is the primary objective of Lanice White, OVU’s incoming Director of The Well and Sakai Coordinator. Both her undergraduate and graduate experiences at Freed Hardman and in the classroom for the past 20 years, will provide students the necessary tools to achieve their goals. “I am looking forward to being back at a Christian University and immersing myself into the culture surrounding OVU. I look forward to helping all students find success during their time here.”
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When the new Dean for the College of Education was selected, it was imperative that this individual embody excellence and passion for seeing lives transformed. Kim Wile, an alumna of OVC, has accepted the challenge to come alongside young educators in training and equipping them to teach the next generation.
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“Investing in the lives of our students and doing my part to make sure they have a great experience here at OVU;” is what Alumnus Dorn Muscar, is eager to achieve in his new role as Dean of Student Life.
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What’s for dinner? While most students carefully consider the options between class size, dorm life, and academics when selecting higher education. Some, factor in the meals they will receive when they attend. Ohio Valley University is delighted to announce its partnership with Hallmark Management Services to meet the needs of our students.
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OVU has been closely monitoring our state’s mandates as it relates to COVID-19. While we were hoping additional time would provide us with an opportunity to have graduation in August, we regretfully will need to cancel the graduation ceremony.
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Our Faculty, Staff, and Students and their health is very important to us here at Ohio Valley University. With Fall Semester approaching, here are the measures that we are taking to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Bump. Set. Spike. Just a few of the terms you may hear from our newest coach at Ohio Valley University, Will White, as he strives to "build a better world through volleyball.”
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Ohio Valley University’s completion program allows you to turn the DREAM of wanting to finish your degree into REALITY!
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Due to the challenges our world is facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio Valley University has announced that 2020 graduates will be honored through a virtual graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 16, starting at 11:00 a.m. with the official graduation ceremony being postponed until August 22, 2020.
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On Saturday, May 2, OVU faculty, staff and their families lined up to surprise the students with a new tradition, a finals week parade. Handing out everything from the expected candy to homemade pepperoni rolls to Ziploc bags filled with Gatorade and goodies galore, the students were more than appreciative. Chalk drawn marks were placed six feet apart for the students to enjoy the parade and still maintain social distancing. The 18 car line up, including a motorcycle, were decorated with balloons, streamers, and messages of encouragement written on the windows and on poster boards.
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Are you ready to be a part of something BIG? We all have the chance to be a part of Mid-Ohio Valley’s Give Local – an opportunity to unite our community around causes in which we truly believe and help nonprofit organizations connect to the larger community. As a university committed to the Kingdom, OVU’s mission is to focus on the student as a whole, be intentionally Christ-centered and change lives. Behind each donation is someone like YOU willing to give and be a part of a student’s transformation. Will you help change a life?
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Ohio Valley University has shifted to a distance-learning format in an effort to minimize the potential for spreading the disease known as COVID-19. The university has made this decision based on the stay at home order per WV Governor Jim Justice.
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In March, Ohio Valley University Accounting major, Nathan Eddy, participated in the West Virginia State Competition for Phi Beta Lamda. With over 8,000 members and more than 350 chapters, PBL inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.
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