GPS Graduate Awarded Bartlesville District’s Highest Teaching Honor
“To help them understand what it is they believe in, and to put that into words–that’s a lot of fun.”
News Category Archive: Alumni
OKWU Alum Serving Persecuted Church Through Book Release
“I believe God will make clear the next steps He has for us as we pray and as we learn more. Then it’s up to us to be obedient to what He is asking us to do.”
Open, Honest, and Friendly: A Life of Service to International Students
“These students are wondering—is Christianity true, or is it just a religion that’s convenient? And genuine care is the way to make someone hear you.”
#OKWUGiveDay 2021: Give Today. Build Tomorrow.
“Thank you for sharing! Every day, we see the fruit of your gifts manifested in the lives of our students. Every day, we see them grow, give, and become.”
OKWU Alum Wins Teacher of the Year
“You’re given your talents for a reason, and you’re supposed to use those talents to help other people.”
Honoring the Life of Caroline Lewis
“For many people throughout the western region of the United States, the Lewises were as much the face of the college as anyone.”
Dr. John Connor to be Presented Honorary Doctorate at Fall Commencement
Dr. John Connor (’70) has spent decades serving the Kingdom of God through mission work, administrative work, and writing. During a special presentation at OKWU’s Commencement ceremony tomorrow, he will receive an honorary doctorate. Connor grew up as a...
Mighty Miracles—and Small Ones, Too
“He’s a very ornery, very stubborn, very independent little boy. But I wouldn’t change one thing about it, because it’s what pushes him to achieve.”
Alum Serving the Bartlesville Community
OKWU graduates are making a Kingdom impact worldwide through work in missions, media, politics, and the medical field. But the local impact Eagles are making here in Bartlesville is just as crucial to the university’s mission—to advance the transforming grace...
Dreams of Service, Long Deferred
Through good times and difficult times, Ken and Marilyn Blake’s 32 years of service on the mission field provide an inspiring example of faithfulness to the Lord.
Four Ways You Can Be Part of Homecoming This Year
Even though we can’t invite you to campus, we want to stay connected.
Communications Alum Carving Out Impressive Career
“I mean, it’s one of those moments you have to call your mom, right?”