Owens Community College has helped power the economy of northwest Ohio the past 60 years by preparing students for careers, building strong community partnerships and creating pathways to success. Opening in 1965 with approximately 200 students, Owens has grown into one of the region’s most trusted and accessible higher education institutions, evidenced by the more than 500,000 credit students who have taken classes.
Originally part of Penta County Technical Institute, Owens became an independent college in 1970 and was renamed Michael J. Owens Technical College in 1972, honoring the inventor who revolutionized glass manufacturing. That same year, College Hall opened—signaling the start of a future defined by growth, innovation and service. The name change to Owens Community College was completed in 1994, when Owens began offering arts and sciences classes and the first two years of a bachelor’s degree.
Today, under the leadership of President Dr. Dione D. Somerville, Owens offers high-quality education with programs aligned to real-world jobs and employer needs. From skilled trades and healthcare to business, public service and transfer degrees, students at Owens gain the tools they need to succeed in school, in work and in life.
Owens is known for its strong partnerships with regional employers. Innovation is built into Owens’ academic approach. A few highlights include the Healthcare Education Center, which prepares tomorrow’s healthcare workers today, including the region’s finest nurses, as well as the Center for Emergency Preparedness, with its focus on first responder training. And thanks to transfer agreements with schools like Bowling Green State University, the University of Toledo and many more, students can start at Owens and finish at a four-year college—saving time and money on their education.
On campuses in Perrysburg and Findlay, Owens has continued to increase its investment in the whole student with a full suite of wraparound services—including academic advising, free tutoring, mental health support, child care assistance, food pantry and career services. By removing barriers, Owens helps students stay on track. Beyond academics, Owens Express athletics brings pride to campus with a history of excellence, including three national championships in women’s volleyball among the six national titles captured by Owens Express teams through the years.
As Owens celebrates its 60th anniversary, its mission remains clear: deliver life-changing education, build stronger communities and prepare tomorrow’s workforce. From humble beginnings to regional leadership, Owens Community College is where success begins.
How to Download the 60th Anniversary Logo
Click the instructions below to learn how to download the 60th Anniversary logo to your computer.
How to Download the 60th Anniversary Logo
For Windows (PC) Users:
Move your mouse over the logo you want to use.
Click the right mouse button once.
Click on "Save link as…" or "Save target as…" from the menu that appears.
Choose where to save the file (like your Downloads folder), then click Save.
For Mac Users:
Move your mouse over the logo you want to use.
Hold down the Control and Option keys on your keyboard, then click the link.
Click on "Save link as…" from the menu.
Choose where to save the file (like your Downloads folder), then click Save.
How to Add the 60th Anniversary Logo to Your Email Signature
Click the instructions below to learn how to add the 60th Anniversary logo to your email signature. The steps may be different depending on whether you use Outlook on the Web or the Outlook Desktop App.
Outlook on the Web (Outlook.com/Office 365)
- Open Outlook Web: Go to https://outlook.office.com.
- Click the
Settings icon (top right corner). - Click Account.
- Click Signatures.
- In the Email signature box:
- Click where you want to insert your logo.
- Click the
Insert picture icon. - Upload your logo image (check your downloads folder).
- Adjust the size if needed by clicking and dragging the corners of the image.
- Check the boxes to apply the signature automatically (if you want).
- Click Save.
Outlook Desktop App (Windows/Mac)
- Open Outlook Desktop.
- Go to File > Options > Mail.
- Click the
Signatures... button. - In the Email Signature editor:
- Select your signature (or click New to create one).
- Click where you want the logo in your signature.
- Click the
Image icon. - Browse and select your logo file (check your downloads folder).
- The image will appear in the signature box.
- Resize if needed.
- Set as default for new messages and replies if needed.
- Click OK to save.