Joshua Klumb’s Journey to Confidence
“When I got to college, I basically said, ‘I need to remake who I am. I need to stop being so ridiculously shy and do things that make me uncomfortable.'”
News Category Archive: Alumni
OKWU Alum Helping to Create Families in Dallas
“Embrace the uncertainty. Trust that you’re going in the right direction… I got where I was supposed to be almost by providence.”
OKWU Alumni President Greetings
Dear Alumni of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Together as alumni of Miltonvale Wesleyan, Colorado Springs Bible, Bartlesville Wesleyan, and Oklahoma Wesleyan, we share a rich history that gave each of us a foundation for our lives and careers. Whether you graduated...
An Eagle in the State Department
For Alyx Hoge, it all comes down to one thing: affecting real change for those without a voice. She grew up in the Dallas area, but it’s no surprise that Hoge ended up at OKWU. As a fourth-generation Eagle – she’s had parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents that...
OKWU Student Thriving in the Newsroom
Due to the small-school atmosphere at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, students have the chance to gain experience in many different roles during their education, learning skills beyond their intended career field. For Alyssa Willetts, class of 2018, that extra experience was instrumental in getting her where she is today.
OKWU Alum Serving in the Heart of a Pandemic
“I think at first, I really struggled. You’re watching these people suffer on a horrific level. But the thing that gets you through that is seeking Jesus’ presence always. Seeing him present with our patients and with us, as a protector and a defender.”
#OKWUGiveDay Exceeds Expectations
The tagline for the event was “One Day of Extraordinary Generosity,” and that word describes the response perfectly: extraordinary!
In Memory of Barbara Babby
On April 4th, 2020, Barbara Babby passed peacefully from this world into heaven. This marks the end of a 10-year battle with early onset Alzheimers. For 10 years, it has looked like she was on the losing end of that battle, but today she won. Barbara is now whole and celebrating with her Savior.
In Memory of Beulah May Hooker, 1938-2020
Beulah May Hooker, born on May 31, 1938, went to her eternal home on April 3, 2020. She was an influential member of the Oklahoma Wesleyan University community and will be dearly missed.
Dr. Keri Bostwick’s Desire to Follow God’s Direction
Dr. Keri Bostwick wears a lot of hats at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, working both as Dean of Assessment and Accreditation and as Dean of the School of Education and Exercise Science, all the while teaching master’s-level classes. And, after a lot of thought and hard work – and as a result of her reliance on God – Bostwick recently earned her doctorate.
Everett Piper Receives Emeritus Distinction
The title of President Emeritus was bestowed on Dr. Everett Piper by the Board of Trustees of Oklahoma Wesleyan University on the evening of March 12, 2020. Marci Piper was also honored for her work as the Director of University Relations. Dr. Piper and Marci served...