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Celebrating 75 Years of Putting Students First
We’re celebrating 75 years of empowering Ohio’s independent college and university students! Through the end of our 2025–26 campaign, we give thanks to our donors, member campuses, partners, staff, and friends who have supported students every step of the way. Together, we continue building a legacy that shapes the future.
The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) connects donors and partners with students in need, positively impacting Ohio’s economic engine.
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Uniting Tomorrow’s Top Talent with Today’s Top Corporations
OFIC believes all students who enroll at a member campus deserve the opportunity to complete their college education. Every day we connect and partner with corporations and foundations to make this dream possible by helping to keep education affordable through scholarships, internships and career opportunities.
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OFIC Member Campuses Have a $2 Billion Annual Impact on the State of Ohio
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Bill Spiker, Featured on The HigherEd Marketer Podcast
Topic: Strategic Collaborations: Advancing Higher Ed with Corporate Partners
You’ll learn:
• how to align your thinking around these terms in productive ways
• how to connect these ideas to how you do your job every day
• strategies for enhanced communication