News Category Archive: News
Dec 6, 2019 | Academics, Events, Feature Story, News
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+...
Dec 4, 2019 | Academics, Alumni, Feature Story, News, Student Features
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,...
Nov 25, 2019 | Alumni, Faculty, Feature Story, News
Dr. Donald D. Calhoun, longtime member of Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s Board of Trustees, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2019. He was 93 years old. All told, Calhoun served the OKWU community for 57 years, including 13 years as Chairman of the Board....
Nov 22, 2019 | Academics, Events, Faculty, Feature Story, News
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...
Nov 20, 2019 | Alumni, Events, Feature Story, News
As an institution, Oklahoma Wesleyan University has always had a heart for the plight of society’s marginalized people groups. Over the years, this has mostly manifested itself through OKWU’s Orange Movement, named after abolitionist Orange Scott, and the group’s...
Nov 14, 2019 | Academics, Events, Feature Story, News, Student Features
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...
Nov 13, 2019 | Academics, Faculty, Feature Story, News, President News
Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU) is proud to announce that Dr. Kevin D. Osborn has accepted the position of Vice President for Enrollment Management. Kevin, his wife Michelle, and their four children have lived in Southern California for almost ten years. Most...
Nov 8, 2019 | Academics, Alumni, Feature Story, News, Student Features
There are two integral things that you need to know about Paige Johnson, who graduated from Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s School of Ministry and Christian Thought this May. First, you need to know that she was a rock star in the department. Jerome Van Kuiken, Dean of...
Nov 6, 2019 | Academics, Events, Feature Story, News
A handful of representatives from the Oklahoma Wesleyan University community recently had the unique opportunity to attend a conference put on by the International Justice Mission (IJM). The group of students attending the conference was led by Reed Garland, Men’s...
Nov 5, 2019 | Athletics, Events, Feature Story, News
Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s women’s golf team recently brought home the third-place trophy at the NCCAA National Championships. In addition, Jordan Leonard—a senior OKWU golfer—finished second on the individual scoreboard. Another OKWU Student, Korena Aills,...
Nov 1, 2019 | Academics, Feature Story, News, Student Features, Why OKWU
Oklahoma Wesleyan University is in the business of transforming student lives through opportunity. Evan Smith has been determined to take advantage of those opportunities. Smith, who will graduate in May with a degree in Marketing, had anything but a usual start to...
Oct 30, 2019 | Academics, Alumni, Feature Story, News, Student Features
Jennifer Butler has always been committed to making a difference in people’s lives through kindness, compassion, and quality care. She’s currently working on completing her BSN degree through Oklahoma Wesleyan’s Adult and Graduate Studies program. At the same time,...
