Thanks to the local businesses who helped us welcome our students back to campus yesterday: The Bodega, Captain D's, Moe's Southwest Grill, and the OVU Bookstore. Each of these businesses donated a gift card to our Welcome Back Bags. We partnering with our community!
Read MoreInvestment in the spiritual development of our students is at the heart of who we are at Ohio Valley University. From Bible curriculum to chapel services, students learn about Jesus Christ, some for the first time. Championing this effort is our new Spiritual Life Director, Steve Kenney.
Read MoreOur Encounter event, which was set to take place on March 27 this year, has officially been postponed in light of the current coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreOhio Valley University is pleased to announce that their Men’s Soccer team will be taking part in the 2019 NCAA Division II Soccer tournament “Sweet Sixteen” this Friday, December 6th. The Fighting Scots (13-4-2) will be facing the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) for a right to move on in the tournament. Game time will be 3pm.
Read MoreSid Bream will be speaking at this year’s Leadoff Dinner on February 21, 2020. VIP reception starts at 6PM and dinner will begin at 7PM.
Sid is an avid outdoorsman and loves to talk about God's awesome hand print across this world. He attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. He graduated with a Physical Education Major. Today, after baseball, Sid is spending most of his time speaking in churches, youth groups and schools all over America.
Read MoreCollege and university presidents gather at OVU to congratulate Michael Ross on his inauguration as the second alumnus president and to celebrate the event. Shown left to right are Mr. David Shannon, Freed Hardeman University; Dr. Randy Lowry, Lipscomb University; Mr. Michael Ross, Ohio Valley University; Honorable John de Steiguer, Oklahoma Christian University; Dr. Bruce McLarty, Harding University; and Dr. Steve Eckman, York College.
Read MoreDr. Walter B. Bice is the recipient of the 2019 Nick and Linda Johnson Servant Leadership Award, which was created in 2014 to honor the Johnsons’ service to OVU as community leaders. Dr. Bice was honored for his roles as medical practitioner, OVU Board of Trustees member, and provider of the wellness service available to OVU students. Nick and Linda Johnson and President Michael Ross presented the award during the President’s Dinner.
Read MoreCollege and university presidents gather at OVU to congratulate Michael Ross on his inauguration as the second alumnus president and to celebrate the event. Shown left to right are Mr. David Shannon, Freed Hardeman University; Dr. Randy Lowry, Lipscomb University; Mr. Michael Ross, Ohio Valley University; Honorable John de Steiguer, Oklahoma Christian University; Dr. Bruce McLarty, Harding University; and Dr. Steve Eckman, York College.
Read MoreFaculty, staff, students and community members were able to enjoy a variety of activities including caricature sketches by a local artist, pumpkin carving, baby pigs to love on, a photo booth, a car bash, tie-dyeing, 9 square, corn hole, live music and, of course, the Seventh Annual Pig Roast as well as all the delicious food provided by Aladdin Food Service.
Read More“Great Beginnings”
"We had a great beginning to the school year Fall Semester, 2019. When students began moving in on August 7, there was a difference in the air on campus. For me, the excitement was both exhilarating and humbling.
CAROLYN STURM: OVU’S LONGEST CONTINUOUSLY SERVING EMPLOYEE
Forty-eight years. Nine American presidents. Six different OVU presidents. Over 90 new semesters. And thousands of students, including those whose mothers and fathers she taught years before. Professor Carolyn Sturm began teaching at Ohio Valley College in 1971 and has been an employee ever since, making her the longest continuously serving employee in OVU history.
Read MoreOhio Valley University’s School of Education has admitted its first group of student teachers to a year-long residency that replaces the student teaching semester. These residents are Taylor Braun, Ashley Holbert, Katie Rittenhouse, and Marisa Sumption.
Read MoreThe United Soccer Coaches named Ohio Valley University's men's team 15th of all NCAA Division II programs in the 2019 preseason rankings.