Ohio Dominican University (ODU) has received a $3 million challenge gift from an anonymous donor, the largest gift in its 112-year history, to support scholarships for students.
“We know an ODU education changes lives and lifts families,” said university President Connie Gallaher. “Gifts like this help to equip us with critical financial resources that allow us to impact our students in profound and lasting ways.
“On behalf of the ODU community, we are grateful for the transformative support of this donor and belief they have in the mission and students of Ohio Dominican University.”
The donor structured $1 million of the gift to serve as a 2-to-1 challenge, inviting other members of the ODU and central Ohio communities to participate in the challenge.
The donor has agreed to match $2 for every $1 donated to ODU until the $1 million level is reached.
During the 2022-23 academic year, 100 percent of ODU’s full-time undergraduate students received financial aid. Each year, the university provides approximately $14 million in aid to help make an ODU education affordable for all students, regardless of economic status.
To participate in the challenge or to learn more, visit give.ohiodominican.edu.
University hosts preview day on campus for future students
Ohio Dominican University invites future students to a preview day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 in the Bishop Griffin Student Center, 1215 Sunbury Road, Columbus.
Students and their families can tour campus, explore majors, discuss financial aid, have a free meal, learn about student clubs and honors programs, meet with professors and talk with ODU students.
To register for preview day, visit ohiodominican.edu/Preview. Students unable to attend preview day can schedule a campus visit at ohiodominican.edu/Visit or by calling ODU’s undergraduate admissions office at (614) 251-4500.
