OAKLAND CITY, Ind. (WFIE) – Oakland City University celebrated the graduation of 180 students on Saturday.
Officials say those students represent 44 countries.
OCU was chartered by the State of Indiana in 1885, and this was the 131st commencement.
In his address, OCU President Dr. Ron Dempsey congratulated the graduates.
“At OCU, education is never just about knowledge gained or skills acquired—it is about truth discovered, character formed, and lives aligned with the teachings of Jesus Christ.”
Five students were honored with the prestigious President’s Award:
Abigail Breanna Vaugh from Lawrenceville, Illinois
Isabella Catherine Donihue from Huntingburg, Indiana
Berta Del Hoyo Borrell from Barcelona, Spain
Macy Ana Knight from Grayville, Illinois
Samaribr Sing Sidhu, from Mohali, Punjab, India
The student body voted Ellie Dillow from the School of Arts and Sciences and Dave Wilderman from the School of Business as “Professors of the Year.”
The entire ceremony is on the Oakland City University Facebook page.
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OCU 2026 Graduation(Oakland City University)
OCU 2026 Graduation(Oakland City University)
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