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.
The Balancing Act
By Samantha JohnsonInstructor of Psychology After finishing my first year as a full-time faculty member, I fully understand why “they” say the first year of teaching is the hardest. “They” are right, and while I’ve loved every minute of it, it has been a journey of...
Running the Path
How OKWU Equipped Natalia Quiroz to Flourish Natalia Quiroz is a biology major set to graduate from OKWU in 2025. Her journey to OKWU started in her hometown of Euless, Texas. Quiroz had dreams of playing college basketball, and she began searching for the right...
Leading the Way
Guiding academic recoveryinto lifelong success By SUNSHINE HATTINGH (‘10)Director of PATH Success The PATH program meticulously offers individualized mentoring for OKWU students. In my role, I have the privilege of working closely with students on academic warning....
Alumni Awards 2024
Alumnus of the Year: This award recognizes an alumnus who advances the Kingdom of God through noteworthy, long-term accomplishments in professional endeavors, significant service to the church, and a positive impact on the lives of others. Young Alumnus Award: This...
A Dream Fulfilled
By Dr. Sharon Willis (‘23) As a girl, I had the dream of becoming a nurse like Clara Barton or Florence Nightingale. At the same time, I also dreamed of becoming a mother – a strong desire to live out my own story of Cheaper by the Dozen. Neither goal came easily....
Campus Renaissance in Progress
THE NOW CAMPAIGN IMPACT In just two years, Oklahoma Wesleyan University has witnessed remarkable transformations through the NOW Campaign—a bold journey to raise $68 million by 2030. Highlights of the Campus Renaissance initiative include the fully-funded renovation...
OKWU News
Fall 2024 NEWS Koesers Honored with President’s AwardWard and Joetta Koeser received the 2024 OKWU President’s Award in recognition of their faithful support and generous investment in the university’s mission. The Koesers have long championed Christian higher...
Overcoming Obstacles
How OKWU’s Fastest-Growing Degree is Building Servant Leaders Imagine standing at the base of a towering climbing wall, mud clinging to your shoes, the cheers of teammates urging you onward. You’re in one of the favorite classrooms of Professor Danny Shedd, Director...
Student Stories
Purpose & Passion Kylie Reif’s Academic Journey at OKWU When Kylie Reif decided to transfer to Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU), it wasn’t just a change of scenery—it was a faith-driven decision to follow God’s guidance. At her previous school, Kylie was on track...
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