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Former names | Ohio Valley College |
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| Motto | Philologia, Fides, Vita |
Motto in English | Philology, Faith, Life |
| Type | Private college |
| Active | 1960 – 2022 |
Religious affiliation | Church of Christ |
| Chancellor | Keith Stotts |
| President | Michael Ross |
| Vice-president | Wes Crum |
| Location | , U.S. 39°18′16″N 81°32′3″W / 39.30444°N 81.53417°W |
| Campus | Urban, 267 acres (108 ha) |
| Colors | Navy, grey and red |
| Nickname | Fighting Scots |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA - RSC |
| Website | www |
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Ohio Valley University was a private Christian college located between Parkersburg and Vienna in West Virginia. Founded in 1958 (with classes beginning in fall 1960), the school integrated education with teachings of the Christian faith. The college was physically located on two separate campuses totalling 267 acres (108 ha). At one time, OVU offered bachelor's degrees in more than 30 different subject areas, but scaled back its academic options as enrollment numbers and financial stability dropped significantly. The college was accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and was placed under academic probation in 2020 by the Higher Learning Commission due to ongoing long-term financial struggles. In December 2021, the OVU Board of Directors voted to close the college after the Fall 2021 semester. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission voted to revoke OVU's authority to grant degrees shortly thereafter.[1][2] Seniors were allowed to finish their degrees without the loss of any credit hours in the spring semester of 2022 at several other institutions of higher education related to Churches of Christ through "teach out" agreements.
- ^ Smith, Phyllis (4 December 2021). "UPDATE: Ohio Valley University is shutting down". www.wtap.com. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ Black, Candice; Scarborough, Madeline (13 December 2021). "Ohio Valley University's ability to confer degrees revoked". The Weirton Daily Times. Retrieved 16 December 2021.