News Category Archive: News
Convoy of Hope serves Bartlesville, Oklahoma
On Saturday, August 24, 2019, Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU) students, faculty, staff and alumni served its neighbors in the city of Bartlesville and the broader Washington County to serve the community and tangibly share Jesus’ love with fellow neighbors....
OKWU Ranked Best in Oklahoma for Employment
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OKWU Announces a Vice President for Creative Impact, Kory Pence
The newly created role of VP for Creative Impact (Chief Creative Officer) will invite collaboration, new perspectives, and creative solutions focused on the OKWU community’s shared goal of Christ-centered education and student-success.
OKWU Digital Cinema “Desolate” Film receives award nominations
June 3, 2019 – Bartlesville, OK The past year has been filled with a lot of excitement for the OKWU School of Arts and Sciences digital cinema program. The department’s short film, Desolate, received multiple nominations, including recognition at the James...Dr. Jim Dunn Begins as OKWU President
June 2019 begins a new era at Oklahoma Wesleyan University as Dr. Jim Dunn took office June 1, stepping into the role as the sixth president of OKWU.
OKWU Hosts Safety Drill with Local Law Enforcement
May 16, 2019 – Bartlesville, OK Oklahoma Wesleyan is proud to partner with local law enforcement today (May 16th) to host a special training drill in the morning. The Thursday drill will include a few different scenarios involving an active shooter on campus and will...2019 Summer Session Enrollment Opens
Samantha Peterson, Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s Vice President of Enrollment Services, announced this week that 2019 Summer Term registration is open. This year offers two summer sessions – the first from May 12th to June 29th and the second from July 1st to August...OKWU’s Historic Torah Scroll Now On Display
Oklahoma Wesleyan University is thrilled to announce a new display in the Drake Library of an early 1700s Sephardic Torah Scroll. The scroll was donated to OKWU by Ken and Barb Larson through their organization, God’s Ancient Library, with the help of Dr. Scott...New OKWU President Elected
Dr. Jim Dunn is set to take office as OKWU’s sixth president in June 2019, following the retirement of Dr. Everett Piper.
Local School of Education Alumni Honored for Excellence
Oklahoma Wesleyan University is once again proud to share that a number of local OKWU School of Education alumni were recognized by Bartlesville Public Schools for their excellence in teaching last week. Four of these were “Rising Star” teachers for their respective...OKWU Celebrates Life of Dr. Thomas Phillippe, Sr.
OKWU was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Thomas Phillippe, Sr., 89, on December 22nd, but is also celebrating the life and impact of this dedicated Christ follower.