A legacy of collaboration that continues to shape what’s possible
Founded in 1995, The Five Colleges of Ohio (Ohio Five) is a consortium of Denison University, Kenyon College, Oberlin College, Ohio Wesleyan University, and The College of Wooster. For more than 30 years, Ohio Five has demonstrated that collaboration creates greater value than any institution could achieve alone.
30+
Years of Collaboration
Built on Collaboration
Ohio Five was established to strengthen academic excellence through shared library systems, resources, and services. What began as a library partnership quickly grew into a trusted network for collaboration, expanding to include:
Shared grant development
Technology initiatives
Faculty collaboration
Innovative programs
Evolving Together
As higher education has changed, so has Ohio Five. The consortium serves as a strategic partner that helps member institutions by leveraging their collective strengths to increase impact, improve efficiency, and create opportunities that extend beyond the capacity of any single campus.
Looking Ahead
Building on its legacy of collaboration, Ohio Five will deepen connections across its member institutions, develop strategic partnerships, and pursue new opportunities that strengthen liberal arts education, expand student and faculty experiences, and create lasting value.
