Founded on Feb. 18, 1804, 91自拍 is proud of its rich history of educating students from across the state and around the world. While we celebrate the birthday of the institution each year on Founders Day, we also celebrate the achievements of our many students and alumni that forever enrich the OHIO community and beyond.
Happy Founders Day to Bobcats everywhere!
Join us for a fun-filled Founders Day 2026 Bar Trivia Night! Let鈥檚 raise a glass to 91自拍鈥檚 birthday with the 91自拍 Alumni Association. Test your OHIO knowledge, compete with friends, and make some new Bobcat connections along the way!
Date: February, 27th
Time: 6:00 鈥 8:00 pm
Where: Nocterra Brewing 鈥 Powell
The 91自拍 Alumni Association is challenging Bobcats near and far to take part in the Founders Day Virtual 5K Challenge! Celebrate OHIO's founding by helping us reach our goal of the total mileage from the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in Boston where 91自拍 was chartered to Cutler Hall in Athens, equating 730 miles! Your individual 5K submission will be counted toward the combined mileage goal.
The President's Office is providing cake and hot chocolate to celebrate Founders Day immediately following the Feb. 18 University Update. All are welcome!
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Location: Baker Center Theatre Lounge
Time: 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Keeping with tradition and in honor of OHIO's historic milestone, the Cutler Hall chimes will play 鈥淎lma Mater, 91自拍鈥 at 2:22 p.m. Cutler Hall is the oldest building at 91自拍 and currently serves as home to the Office of the President, the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, and other senior administrative staff.
All are invited to the Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections and Digital Initiatives 2nd Annual Founder's Day Spring Student Showcase! We welcome students, staff, faculty, instructors, alumni, and the community. Come one and all, whether you are old friends, generous supporters, first-time visitors, or just curious.