Public Safety Updates

The Department of Public Safety has updated the emergency notification system, OWU Alert, to feature a consistent sending phone number; 740-737-8880. We encourage you to save the new number as “OWU ALERT” to avoid missing critical information during an emergency.  Parents and guardians are able to sign up for alerts by following the instructions on the OWU Alert website. Students and families can also view information at owu.edu/emergency, which features an RSS feed that mirrors any information sent via the OWU Alert system.

Public Safety vehicles have been refreshed. The aging fleet of vehicles, dating as old as 2015, were replaced with new Ford Explorers and an updated brand image. The new vehicles mean less downtime for repairs and a more dependable response to calls for service around campus. We’re excited to serve you better!