Houses

Renovated in 2010 and dedicated in 2011, the Bigelow-Reed House is named after two OWU alumni: William F. Bigelow, Class of 1905, and John Reed, Hon. 2004.

The house, located at 23 Williams Drive, is a unique living and learning community that brings together members of the university's National Panhellenic sororities and students committed to leadership, mentorship, and campus engagement. Open to any woman interested in building community, growing as a leader, and supporting others, this space fosters collaboration across organizations and interests. While residents come from a variety of backgrounds, the house also supports Panhellenic programming and serves as a gathering space for organizational activities. Residents encourage growth, inspire intellectual curiosity, promote service, and support the success of organizations across campus.

The Butler A. Jones House of Black Culture is a residence that houses 10 students. The house is named for former sociology professor Butler A. Jones, known for his work with race relations and the Civil Rights Movement. The House of Black Culture has played a significant part in campus history and continues to serve as an important campus resource.

The Gillespie Honors House is a vibrant living and learning community that opened in the fall of 2017 with rooms for 27 honors students. With programming spaces for seminars or meetings, the Gillespie Honors House has a large, open floor plan with privacy doors to separate the living areas from the common area. It complements the first-year student honors community in Smith Hall in meeting the interests of OWU honors students.