Ohio Christian University (OCU) conducted a dedication ceremony for its 30,000 square foot, $6 million Dean and Diana Hickman Student Center on March 23rd. The building includes a cafeteria, café, bookstore, intramural gym space, game room, classrooms, and offices. The building was needed to support the rapidly growing student body at OCU.The building is named after Dean and Diana Hickman who gave a significant gift to the University. Dean is President of Paragon Technical Services and has sung tenor with the Guardian Quartet since their first concert in 1988.Both Dean and Diana Hickman spoke at the ceremony about the need for Christian higher education and thanked OCU for its good work in this area. Also speaking at the ceremony were Circleville Mayor Don McIlroy and Pickaway County Economic Development Director Ryan Scribner. “I can’t wait to see what is next at OCU” they both said. Pickaway County Chamber of Commerce President Amy Elsea also assisted with the ribbon cutting ceremony.
This building connects with the Maxwell Center completed in 2007 and the Science and Logistics Center completed in 2011. These building are used by thousands of community members every year. The general contractor for all three buildings was The McKnight Group of Grove City, Ohio, and many local contractors were used by the University to accomplish this project.
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Semester Begins With Revival Services
Published: September 10, 2021
Students started the new semester with three days of revival services in the
Ministry
Students started the new semester with three days of revival services in the
Ministry
Students started the new semester with three days of revival services in the
Ministry
OCU Among The 25 Safest Colleges Campuses in America
Published: September 10, 2021
Ohio Christian University earned twelfth place on college data and review
site Niche's list of the top 25 safest college campuses in America. Niche
analyzed data and student reviews to look at which campuses are the safest.
This honor did not escape the attention of Newsweek magazine, read their
article here.
Niche's Safest College Campuses ranking is intended to highlight colleges
with little to no campus crime, drugs, or alcohol usage. They consider not
only the campus data, but also the crime incidents in the local area, rates
for violence and arrests, and comb through student
Ohio Christian University earned twelfth place on college data and review
site Niche's list of the top 25 safest college campuses in America. Niche
analyzed data and student reviews to look at which campuses are the safest.
This honor did not escape the attention of Newsweek magazine, read their
article here.
Niche's Safest College Campuses ranking is intended to highlight colleges
with
Ohio Christian University earned twelfth place on college data and review
site Niche's list of the top 25 safest college campuses in America. Niche
analyzed data and student reviews to look at
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Dr. Melvin Maxwell Graduates to Glory
Published: July 4, 2020
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with his Savior whom he loved. He was born
in Georgetown, Ohio, on November 15, 1921, and grew up during the Great
Depression. Though his mother died at an early age, his father was a godly
man and raised him and his brother Millard to follow Christ no matter how
hard the situation.
On August 25, 1942, Maxwell married his wife, Laura. They had three children
together: Lawrence (Larry), John, and
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with his Savior whom he loved. He was born
in Georgetown, Ohio, on November 15, 1921, and grew up during the Great
Depression. Though his mother died at an early age, his father was a godly
man and
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with
Ohio Christian Prepares for Potential Coronavirus Outbreak
Published: March 13, 2020
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) international outbreak, Ohio
Christian University (OCU) has taken strides to ensure the safety of our
students, staff, and faculty through a variety of measures, including moving
classes online and canceling events on campus. The health and safety of our
OCU family is our utmost concern and we’re committed to doing all that we
can to ensure that we follow the guidelines set out by our state and national
leaders in response to this developing situation.
Our athletics programs are part of the National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics (
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) international outbreak, Ohio
Christian University (OCU) has taken strides to ensure the safety of our
students, staff, and faculty through a variety of measures, including moving
classes online and canceling events on campus. The health and safety of our
OCU family is our utmost concern and we’re committed to doing all that we
can to ensure that we
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) international outbreak, Ohio
Christian University (OCU) has taken strides to ensure the safety of our
students, staff, and faculty through a variety of
Education Summit Draws Local and State Representatives
Published: November 30, 2019
On Friday Nov. 15, teacher education students and professionals gathered on
the campus of Ohio Christian University where they discussed Ohio’s new
“Each Child Our Future” education plan. The event featured government and
education professionals with insight on the new plan and how it will affect
education now and in the future.
The Ohio Department of Education’s vision for the plan is for each child to
be challenged to discover and learn, prepared to pursue a fulfilling
post-high school path, and empowered to become a resilient, lifelong learner
who contributes to society. The plan
On Friday Nov. 15, teacher education students and professionals gathered on
the campus of Ohio Christian University where they discussed Ohio’s new
“Each Child Our Future” education plan. The event featured government and
education professionals with insight on the new plan and how it will affect
education now and in the future.
The Ohio Department of Education’s vision for the plan is for
On Friday Nov. 15, teacher education students and professionals gathered on
the campus of Ohio Christian University where they discussed Ohio’s new
“Each Child Our Future” education plan. The event
Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted Speaks on Campus
Published: November 8, 2019
Almost 100 people gathered in the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center at
Ohio Christian University to attend a Rural Development Forum on Oct. 31. The
event was organized by The Montrose Group LLC and the keynote address was
made by Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted.
The morning consisted of a number of panel discussions addressing economic
development and challenges facing rural communities. The panels were chaired
by local business leaders, academic professionals, and state and local
representatives. Ohio Christian University’s Chief Relationship Officer,
Craig Brown, also
Almost 100 people gathered in the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center at
Ohio Christian University to attend a Rural Development Forum on Oct. 31. The
event was organized by The Montrose Group LLC and the keynote address was
made by Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted.
The morning consisted of a number of panel discussions addressing economic
development and challenges facing rural
Almost 100 people gathered in the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center at
Ohio Christian University to attend a Rural Development Forum on Oct. 31. The
event was organized by The Montrose Group
Ohio Christian Extends Support to Cincinnati Christian University Students
Published: November 8, 2019
Ohio Christian University was saddened to learn that Cincinnati Christian
University would close at the end of the semester. The loss of campus
community and the uncertainty this news brings must be an incredible burden.
Ohio Christian is prepared to welcome CCU students into our family and has
made a transfer agreement with CCU to help current students complete their
education as easily as possible. Additionally, we have created a special
scholarship for CCU students who transfer full time to Ohio Christian
University to ease the financial burden of transferring.
The administration
Ohio Christian University was saddened to learn that Cincinnati Christian
University would close at the end of the semester. The loss of campus
community and the uncertainty this news brings must be an incredible burden.
Ohio Christian is prepared to welcome CCU students into our family and has
made a transfer agreement with CCU to help current students complete their
education as easily as
Ohio Christian University was saddened to learn that Cincinnati Christian
University would close at the end of the semester. The loss of campus
community and the uncertainty this news brings must