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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 2025
OCTOBER 2-4, 2025
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.
Athletics Highlights 2021-2022
Always Soaring2021-2022 Highlights It was another great season on the athletic fields for the Eagles. In the fall, both the men’s and women’s soccer teams claimed KCAC championships and clinched a berth in the NAIA tournament. Between the men’s and women’s soccer...
Benediction
Prayer excerpt from Brianna Hudson ('22)Fall 2022 Commencement Ceremony From beginning, to end, and on into eternity, reign. Lord, We come before you, humbled. You are a God who performs wonders, whose power has no rival, whose love knows no end, and You are here with...
Alumni Updates
OKWU on the Move 1. Dr. Jerry Pence (‘75) retired after 51 years of pastoring. The former General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church and most recently 10-year pastor of Brooksville Wesleyan moved to Bartlesville with his wife, Calene (Mueller ‘75). When Faith is...
Alumni Awards
2022 Outstanding Alumni Honored The annual Alumni Awards recognize graduates for their courage, achievement, and commitment to the vision and mission of Oklahoma Wesleyan. Alumnus of the Year: This award recognizes an alumnus who advances the Kingdom of God through...
News
August 2021Traditional Campus Enrollment is 2nd Highest in HistoryOKWU experienced an 8.4% enrollment growth for Fall 2021 semester on our traditional campus. Watch the '21-22 Year in Review video at www.okwu.edu/year-in-review. January 2022OKWU Announces DBA Program,...
Student Story: Taking Care of the Pennies
Sent Out with Grace and Truth On the day of their graduation, every OKWU student receives the same item: one penny. The one-cent piece is a play on words, a reminder that the goal of this university is to equip students to Be One Sent for Christ into a world that...
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...
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