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 (naia) and the river states conference (rsc). the rsc released the following statement on march 12, 2020, regarding the suspension of conference activity:
middletown, ohio -- the river states conference has suspended all athletic-related activities including all competition, informal or organized practice, and participation in naia championships effective march 13 at noon through march 31st. further direction will be provided as soon as it is available.
for the health and safety of rsc student-athletes, coaches, support staff, and the general public, the rsc commissioner and council of presidents feel this is the best course of action at this time.
the rsc will continue to monitor covid-19 developments, and leadership will work closely with our member institutions to determine the best path forward for future competition.
the river states conference features 12 member institutions from five states – kentucky, indiana, ohio, pennsylvania and west virginia. the rsc sponsors championships in 17 sports throughout the year.
to ensure that information provided to all staff, faculty, students, family members, and community members be the most up to date, ohio christian university launched a center for coronavirus updates on the university website. we encourage you to visit often as the content is being frequently updated.
articles of interest
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
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
students serve community in 21st annual ralph c. starkey community action day
published: october 16, 2019
over 460 students from ohio christian university and local high schools
through a partnership with united way of pickaway county came together on
oct. 9 to serve the community. during ocu’s 21st annual ralph c. starkey
community action day, students engaged in clean up and restoration projects
at 44 sites throughout circleville and the surrounding county.
before starting, the students were addressed by event organizers, ralph c.
starkey’s daughter beth starkey hill, circleville mayor don mcilroy, and
pickaway county commissioner brian stewart. executive director of united way
jama
over 460 students from ohio christian university and local high schools
through a partnership with united way of pickaway county came together on
oct. 9 to serve the community. during ocu’s 21st annual ralph c. starkey
community action day, students engaged in clean up and restoration projects
at 44 sites throughout circleville and the surrounding county.
before starting, the students were
over 460 students from ohio christian university and local high schools
through a partnership with united way of pickaway county came together on
oct. 9 to serve the community. during ocu’s 21st
archived articles of interest
behind the scenes: inside festival of carols
published: december 3, 2018
by amber ginter ‘19
behind the scenes, behind the curtains of this year’s festival of carols,
the perspective is different for the eyes of this observer, who happens to be
part of the creative moment team. the choirs warm their vocal cords until
their voices float in glorious harmonies across the auditorium. the actors
labor in hectic preparation to perform with excellence and seeming
effortlessness.
learning choreography with live choirs singing was a challenge that movements
from the heart (mfth), the creative movement team, met in the practice time
afforded before the first
by amber ginter ‘19
behind the scenes, behind the curtains of this year’s festival of carols,
the perspective is different for the eyes of this observer, who happens to be
part of the creative moment team. the choirs warm their vocal cords until
their voices float in glorious harmonies across the auditorium. the actors
labor in hectic preparation to perform with excellence and seeming
by amber ginter ‘19
behind the scenes, behind the curtains of this year’s festival of carols,
the perspective is different for the eyes of this observer, who happens to be
part of the creative
partnership provides online higher education for missionaries
published: november 16, 2018
ohio christian university (ocu) and world gospel mission (wgm) are pleased to
announce a new partnership that provides education opportunities for wgm
full-time missionaries, missionary volunteers, staff members, retirees, and
their children. the partnership provides a tuition discount for ocu’s
online programs: adult and graduate studies program (ags) for adults and
ocuonline plus for 18-24 year-olds.
"the ags program is perfect for missionaries in their second career who want
another degree to help them in their field and for missionaries who followed
god’s call before completing
ohio christian university (ocu) and world gospel mission (wgm) are pleased to
announce a new partnership that provides education opportunities for wgm
full-time missionaries, missionary volunteers, staff members, retirees, and
their children. the partnership provides a tuition discount for ocu’s
online programs: adult and graduate studies program (ags) for adults and
ocuonline plus for 18-24
ohio christian university (ocu) and world gospel mission (wgm) are pleased to
announce a new partnership that provides education opportunities for wgm
full-time missionaries, missionary volunteers
a proclamation and prayer of thanksgiving
published: november 14, 2018
by george washington
whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of
almighty god, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly
to implore his protection and favor and--whereas both houses of congress
have, by their joint committee, requested me “to recommend to the people of
the united states a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by
acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of almighty
god, especially by affording them an opportunity peacefully to establish a
form of government for their safety and
by george washington
whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of
almighty god, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly
to implore his protection and favor and--whereas both houses of congress
have, by their joint committee, requested me “to recommend to the people of
the united states a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by
by george washington
whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of
almighty god, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly
to implore his protection
thank you veterans
published: november 6, 2018
each veterans day, ohio christian university remembers the sacrifice of our
patriots who serve in the united states armed forces to protect and secure
our nation's freedom and safety.
the gospel of john reminds us particularly of those who have made the
ultimate sacrifice: john 15:13 - "greater love has no one than this that he
lay down his life for his friends."
president donald trump proclaimed november to be national veterans and
military families month, saying “i encourage . . . all americans to
acknowledge and honor the service, sacrifices, and contributions of veterans
and
each veterans day, ohio christian university remembers the sacrifice of our
patriots who serve in the united states armed forces to protect and secure
our nation's freedom and safety.
the gospel of john reminds us particularly of those who have made the
ultimate sacrifice: john 15:13 - "greater love has no one than this that he
lay down his life for his friends."
president donald trump
each veterans day, ohio christian university remembers the sacrifice of our
patriots who serve in the united states armed forces to protect and secure
our nation's freedom and safety.
the gospel
ohio christian university celebrates circleville's 115th pumpkin show
published: october 22, 2018
billed as the ‘greatest free show on earth’, the 115-year-old circleville
pumpkin show drew over 300,000 participants on october 16 through 19.
recognized as ohio’s oldest festival, the show is a ‘standout’ event
that features everything pumpkin, including a 1,607-pound pumpkin and the
‘world’s largest pumpkin pie,’ along with popular
pumpkin-foodstuffs—from candy to donuts to burgers to ice cream, and much
more.
each day, ohio christian university (ocu) faculty, staff, and students
participated in the floats parade on an ocu-designed float featuring its “a
future with a history”
billed as the ‘greatest free show on earth’, the 115-year-old circleville
pumpkin show drew over 300,000 participants on october 16 through 19.
recognized as ohio’s oldest festival, the show is a ‘standout’ event
that features everything pumpkin, including a 1,607-pound pumpkin and the
‘world’s largest pumpkin pie,’ along with popular
pumpkin-foodstuffs—from candy to donuts to burgers to ice
billed as the ‘greatest free show on earth’, the 115-year-old circleville
pumpkin show drew over 300,000 participants on october 16 through 19.
recognized as ohio’s oldest festival, the show is a ‘
