Ohio Christian University (OCU) is excited to announce that it has been awarded a grant that will enable OCU to double the capacity of its Internet connection. The increase will benefit all students in their educational pursuits. In this current Digital Age, the Internet is utilized in all aspects of the learning process. It provides a powerful source of information as well as a means for communicating and collaborating with peers and faculty. The grant is intended to assist with providing the tools needed to spur innovation and prepare students for the workforce. The grant is part of an initiative supported by Governor Kasich that seeks to expand the state-wide network infrastructure (https://oar.net/network/100gbps) to foster economic growth and innovation in the state of Ohio.
Articles of Interest
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
Archived Articles of Interest
Ohio Christian Dedicates New Student Center
Published: March 25, 2013
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
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
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,
OCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies Reaches 3,000 Students
Published: March 7, 2013
Ohio Christian University celebrates having 3,000 students enrolled in the
College of Adult and Graduate Studies. The AGS program with a convenient one
night a week schedule, online options, and affordable tuition has made
college a possibility for many adults.“Reaching 3000 AGS students is the
culmination of a lot of hard work, dedication, and prayer,” said Silvia
Lucaschi-Decker, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing.
“This milestone could not have been possible without our efficient
recruitment and student services teams led by knowledgeable and caring
leaders.”This
Ohio Christian University celebrates having 3,000 students enrolled in the
College of Adult and Graduate Studies. The AGS program with a convenient one
night a week schedule, online options, and affordable tuition has made
college a possibility for many adults.“Reaching 3000 AGS students is the
culmination of a lot of hard work, dedication, and prayer,” said Silvia
Lucaschi-Decker, Assistant
Ohio Christian University celebrates having 3,000 students enrolled in the
College of Adult and Graduate Studies. The AGS program with a convenient one
night a week schedule, online options, and
New book! Melvin M. Maxwell: A Tribute
Published: February 6, 2013
Born and raised during the Great Depression, Melvin Maxwell survived and even
thrived to become a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and humbly influence
seven generations of students, faculty, ministry leaders, and corporate
officers. Melvin Maxwell: A Tribute is a collection of heartwarming
reflections by those whom he has mentioned–of whom many have gone on to
bless their own generations literally around the world. His immeasurable
devotion to God, to his family, and to his calling have been motivating
factors in the success of church leaders, business leaders, educators, and
Born and raised during the Great Depression, Melvin Maxwell survived and even
thrived to become a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and humbly influence
seven generations of students, faculty, ministry leaders, and corporate
officers. Melvin Maxwell: A Tribute is a collection of heartwarming
reflections by those whom he has mentioned–of whom many have gone on to
bless their own generations
Born and raised during the Great Depression, Melvin Maxwell survived and even
thrived to become a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and humbly influence
seven generations of students, faculty,
OCU Professor Named Chillicothe Schools’ Educator Emeritus
Published: February 3, 2013
The Chillicothe City Schools and the Chillicothe Education Association
recognized Ohio Christian University mathematics professor Dennis Ray as this
year's Educator Emeritus. The ceremony was held Friday, January 18.Ray
spent his entire 30-year public school teaching career at Chillicothe High
School, retiring in 2008. He taught all levels of mathematics from
ninth-grade math to AP Calculus.Ray was the Carrollton High School
salutatorian in 1974. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics in 1978
from the College of Wooster and began teaching at Chillicothe High School the
fall of
The Chillicothe City Schools and the Chillicothe Education Association
recognized Ohio Christian University mathematics professor Dennis Ray as this
year's Educator Emeritus. The ceremony was held Friday, January 18.Ray
spent his entire 30-year public school teaching career at Chillicothe High
School, retiring in 2008. He taught all levels of mathematics from
ninth-grade math to AP Calculus
The Chillicothe City Schools and the Chillicothe Education Association
recognized Ohio Christian University mathematics professor Dennis Ray as this
year's Educator Emeritus. The ceremony was held
OCU Professor Heads Prestigious Accrediting Committee
Published: January 24, 2013
OCU Professor Dr. Joe Brown has been appointed to lead a Review Committee for
the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Brown was the OCU Vice
President for Academic Affairs for 12 years before stepping into a part-time
teaching roll last spring. In addition to teaching undergraduate and
graduate classes, Brown leads OCU’s Master of Arts in Ministry program that
had its first graduates last spring.Brown said of the appointment, “I am
excited about the challenge and humbled by the responsibility.” OCU Provost
Hank Kelly commented, “Dr. Brown has contributed so much to Ohio
OCU Professor Dr. Joe Brown has been appointed to lead a Review Committee for
the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Brown was the OCU Vice
President for Academic Affairs for 12 years before stepping into a part-time
teaching roll last spring. In addition to teaching undergraduate and
graduate classes, Brown leads OCU’s Master of Arts in Ministry program that
had its first
OCU Professor Dr. Joe Brown has been appointed to lead a Review Committee for
the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Brown was the OCU Vice
President for Academic Affairs for 12 years