OKWU Ranked Best in Oklahoma for Employment
The data was gathered and analyzed from the United States Department of Education’s College Scorecard by Zippia, and shows which colleges have the highest employment rates, ten years post-enrollment.
Weeter Becomes Provost; Weaver, Van Kuiken Lead as Deans
Dr. Weeter, Dr. Weaver, and Dr. Van Kuiken take on new leadership roles as the semester’s end nears.
Dr. Piper Announces 2020 Retirement, Presidential Search Begins
At the Oklahoma Wesleyan University autumn Board of Trustees meeting, OKWU President, Dr. Everett Piper, shared his plans with OKWU leadership for his June 2020 retirement from the University.
Saying Goodbye to Beloved Dean, Trish Leggett
Oklahoma Wesleyan is grieving this week as we mourn the loss of Patricia “Trish” Leggett, Dean of Faculty Relations and Development.
“Nurse Deb” Receives Bartlesville’s Outstanding Citizen Award
On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, OKWU Campus Nurse, Deb Cook, was honored at the annual Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Gala with the Jim Gillie Outstanding Citizen Award.
No Coddling Allowed
In an interview for WORLD News Magazine in March 2018, Dr. Piper talks about how culture screams for “safe spaces,” but college is a place to be challenged.
OKWU Welcomes New Provost, Dean
January 29, 2018 – Bartlesville, OK Oklahoma Wesleyan University is pleased to welcome Dr. Gentry Sutton to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs role. Dr. Sutton has been an integral member of the OKWU leadership team, serving as … Continued
Professor, Alumnus Conduct Wildlife Research Trip
Don Wolfe, 1984 Oklahoma Wesleyan University alumnus and current Senior Biologist at the Sutton Avian Research Center, has dedicated his entire career to wildlife research and endangered species. As a biology student in the ‘80s, Wolfe knew he was meant … Continued
Mobile Medical Unit Launches
OKWU is currently the only university in the country to own and operate a Save the Storks unit which reaches out to at-risk mothers and saves unborn lives.
Professor Releases Book on Cherokee Nation Leader
Longtime Oklahoma Wesleyan professor, Dr. Dan Wimberly, is preparing to launch a new book on the story of a Cherokee Nation leader, Jesse Bushyhead.
University Welcomes Dr. Piper Back from Sabbatical
December 8, 2016 The first days of December marked Dr. Piper’s return to the University from a 6-month Sabbatical. In a note to the University’s Board, faculty, and staff, Dr. Piper extended a special thanks to the University for granting the … Continued
Surviving Finals: A Helpful(ish) Guide by OKWU Faculty and Alumni
It’s here. That dreaded time of year that begins with peppermint mochas, cozy giant scarves, twinkling Christmas lights, holiday carols… …and finals week. In the interest of helping OKWU’s great students make it through these last days until the freedom … Continued
OKWU Partners with Family Research Council
Oklahoma Wesleyan University is honored to engage in a new partnership with Tony Perkins and the Family Research Council (FRC) in Washington, D.C. FRC “seeks to advance faith, family, and freedom in public policy and the culture from a Christian … Continued
School of Business Awarded, Gains Executive-in-Residence
With new national recognitions, the addition of an executive-in-residence, and a prestigious corporate award, it has been an exciting few months for the School of Business.