Welcome, ALUMNI & Friends
Discover the new OKWU.
God has been faithful through every season of OKWU’s history.
Generations of students have experienced His faithfulness in classrooms, chapel services, lasting friendships, and the guidance of professors who cared.
These experiences formed their character, deepened their faith, and prepared them for lives of calling and service.
Connect
Keep in touch with OKWU as God continues His work of forming students.
Pray
Pray for our students, faculty, staff, leadership, and God’s continued faithfulness.
Serve
Use your time, experience, and relationships to encourage students and advance the mission.
Give
Keep in touch with OKWU as God continues His work of forming students.
Nominate an OKWU Eagle
Alumni Award nominations are open. Every year OKWU recognizes the outstanding achievements of our Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame. The winners are celebrated during Homecoming Weekend. Help make this a special year with a nomination.
Share Your News
Let us celebrate your achievements by submitting a family or career update in The Tower.
Alumni Facebook
Like the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Alumni Facebook page for pictures, news, and updates.
Our LinkedIn group offers professional networking opportunities for students and alumni. Join now!
The Tower Magazine
120th Anniversary celebration of OKWU's mission. Read servant leader stories, alumni news, and updates.
Our goal is big – $68 million dollars by 2030 so that we can secure the next 100 years of Oklahoma Wesleyan. The NOW Campaign is about two things – people and programs. We believe in this generation and want to invest in them with scholarships, endowments, improved facilities, and more.
Homecoming 2026
OCTOBER 2-3, 2026
Come celebrate and relive your college days. Mark your calendars and be part of the fun! Learn more and register today!
We want to hear from you!
Alumni Dependent Scholarship
Have a child coming to OKWU? The Alumni Dependent scholarship offers $400 annually to students whose parents attended OKWU or one of its antecedent schools. The parent must have successfully completed 12 hours at OKWU or one of its antecedent schools. The scholarship cannot be combined with the percentage of tuition or athletic agreements.
Alumni Engagement Opportunities
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Be an OKWU Prayer Warrior
Join in prayer for OKWU via Zoom for 15 minutes on Thursdays at 12 p.m. (noon) (CT). Join us here.
Pray that God will:
- Send OKWU everything needed
- Do His supernatural work in and through us every day
Nominate Outstanding Alumni for Awards
Nominate Eagles making a difference for God.
Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions provide an opportunity to celebrate those who are advancing the work of the Kingdom of God in their sphere of influence.
Recommend a Student
Attend Athletic Events
Cheer for OKWU athletes when they compete in your area.
- Monitor the Eagles’ webpage to view schedules, rosters, and team news
- Invite alumni friends to join you in attending local competitions
- Introduce yourself to coaches and players
Inform Professors of Employment and Internship Opportunities for OKWU Students
Convey information about openings for student internships and employment to professor(s) who teach in the related field(s) of study.
Host Your Class Reunion During Homecoming
Email OKWU’s Alumni Director to assist in promoting your class reunion: alumni@okwu.edu
- Support the Alumni Director in creating a list of contacts from your reunion year
- Invite classmates to register for and attend Homecoming
- Assist in hosting your class reunion during Homecoming
Make a Difference Financially
Contribute to the ongoing scholarship and financial needs of the university.
Your generosity is part of God’s provision, enabling OKWU to influence culture with the grace and truth of Jesus Christ.
Benediction 2024
Excerpt from Rev. Torrey MartinChapel Service April 24, 2024 “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their...
Alumni Updates 2024
Alumni Updates 1. Samuel (’16) and Courtney (Merrill, ’16) Haynes have two boys: Rhett and Cooper. Samuel works for American Airlines, and Courtney teaches Pre-K for Broken Arrow Schools in Oklahoma. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2022-23. Dennis and Joan...
2023-2024 Athletic Highlights
Championship Legacy 2023-24 was another strong year for the Eagles, who continue to shine on the field, court, and diamond! The Eagles boast several programs that have developed into nationally ranked powerhouses. Five OKWU teams won KCAC Championships and earned...
Athletic Hall of Fame: Ivan Ristic
Ivan Ristic came to Oklahoma Wesleyan University from Belgrade, Serbia, to play soccer. He was a member of the OKWU men’s soccer team from 2012 to 2015, and he was a key contributor to the program during his time. In those four years, the Eagles made the NAIA...
University News
NEWS 2023 OKWU’s DNP Program Earns Full CCNE AccreditationIn the summer of 2023, OKWU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program achieved full accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). After a rigorous review process, the program met...
More Than A Mantra
Every student who walks across the graduation platform at Oklahoma Wesleyan University has heard a unifying phrase: Be One Sent. This phrase is both a mission statement and a commission, an encouragement for the graduates of OKWU to go forth and serve God in whatever...
2025 Athletic News
National Spotlight The OKWU Men’s Basketball team delivered an unforgettable 28-8 season, finishing as the NAIA National Championship runner-up and securing their fourth consecutive KCAC Regular Season Championship, a testament to the program’s consistency and...
NOW Campaign Updates
A Bright Future—Now More Than Ever For 120 years, OKWU has equipped servant leaders to impact the world for Christ. The NOW Campaign is a $68 million initiative to strengthen that legacy—investing in scholarships, faculty, facilities, and campus growth to prepare the...
OKWU on the Move
2025 Alumni Updates 1. Jim Woodard (DNP, MBA, RN, ‘24) presented at the Colorado Emergency Management Conference, sparking discussions on future nurse training. His poster abstract was also accepted for the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Conference in May. He...
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