Wearing caps and gowns, the Class of 2025 gathered to receive scholarships from local organizations, businesses, families, and other supporters. This year’s graduating class earned a record-breaking $4.2 million in scholarship awards — the most in school history — to support their college and career goals.
University President Jane Wood says she is excited for the new school year and the new things on campus, like hosting their first-night football game thanks to new stadium lights. And even though university officials are ready for the start of this school year, they are looking ahead to next year, where they are working on two new degree programs, a master's in nutrition and dietetics and a master's in social work to help fill some much-needed positions.
Monday was the kick-off of the school year with the dean's convocation. It's the first major on-campus event with a concert, games, and food. The Lima campus offers thirteen four-year degrees onsite and more than 200 majors that can be completed at the main campus in Columbus. Student life advisors are encouraging the incoming freshmen to engage, learn and thrive as they are now Buckeyes.
The 122nd class of Bluffton University were all brought together for the first time Tuesday morning. Faculty and staff joined together as part of this year's convocation ceremony, officially welcoming new students to campus.
OSU Lima held their dean's convocation ceremony for the students - their first major on-campus event. Both first and second-year students heard from the dean of OSU Lima, plus a few of their fellow students about the variety of opportunities that are available on campus, as students are able to return to in-person classes and activities once again.
