News Category Archive: Academics
Sam Thomas is Influencing a New Community
Sam Thomas made his mark at OKWU, and he’s continuing to make his mark in the next phase of his life. After years of studying, skateboarding, music-playing, coffee-making (coffee-drinking), and relationship-building on OKWU’s campus, Thomas, a 2019 graduate of OKWU’s...
OKWU On the Move: Preparing for the 30 Day Challenge
Over 130 OKWU students have accepted the challenge to run for justice, and they’re excited to make both a change in their own lives and a difference in others.
3 Questions with OKWU’s Longest Serving Profs
OKWU has been blessed with high-level faculty members who take a deep interest in the holistic development of students’ heads, hearts, hands, and habits. In an effort to highlight the tremendous work that they do, we’ve asked three of the longest-serving...
David Bryant’s Journey to Management
Don’t look for David Bryant to take the easy path, because nothing in his story has gone the way things are supposed to. Statistically, his journey from California to Oklahoma, from Forklift Operator to Walmart Management, shouldn’t have happened. It doesn’t make...
OKWU Biology Can Take You Where You Need to Go
The Oklahoma Wesleyan University Biology program can get you where you need to go – especially when that involves getting into graduate school. Though the program is fairly small, its impact is tremendous. OKWU has a strong track record of sending Biology majors on to...
OKWU Confers Degrees to December Graduates
Oklahoma Wesleyan University conferred degrees to more than 160 graduating students over the weekend. Commencement festivities were spread throughout two ceremonies. The OKWU School of Nursing held its departmental pinning and commencement ceremony Friday, December...
Find Success During Finals Weeks with these 7 Pieces of Advice from OKWU Profs
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. You can finally start playing Christmas music without anyone wanting to do you bodily harm. Each evening is alight with beautiful twinkling lights. There are hot cocoa particles in each breath you take in (probably). Disney+...
Kiley Green is Focused on Giving Back
According to Kiley Green, her journey at Oklahoma Wesleyan University could certainly be considered an unexpected blessing. Green, who majored in Biology and is currently attending dental school at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, grew up in Fredonia,...
It’s Doctor, Actually: Nursing Professor Rosa Ketchum Completes Doctorate
Professor Rosa Ketchum wouldn’t have imagined being on the path she’s currently walking, but maybe that’s for the best – after all, she’s thriving where she is. Ketchum received notice Monday, November 11, that her Direct Practice Improvement Project, which is...
AGS Student Honored as Top Nurse in Oklahoma
Sheryl Wade is a nursing student with Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s Adult and Graduate Studies Program. Incidentally, she also happens to be one of the 100 best nurses in the state. Wade was honored in September by the Great 100 Nurses Foundation, which exists to...