Founders Hall to be renamed Louella Hodges Reese Hall
Staff Report
NEWARK – The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) will be renaming Founders Hall on their shared campus as Louella Hodges Reese Hall.
The renaming is in acknowledgment of Lou Reese's exceptional and enduring support of the Newark campus and higher education.
“Mrs. Reese’s long-standing commitment to Ohio State and our Newark campus has improved the lives of countless Buckeyes,” said Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson in a news release. “The naming of Louella Hodges Reese Hall will serve as a prominent and most welcome reminder of her and the Reese family’s incredible impact across our university, their passion for education and their deep devotion to Licking County. As always, we thank her and express our deep gratitude for her support.”