Charlie and Julie Daniels Honored for Decades of Service
Charlie and Julie Daniels received the 2022 President’s Award at Foster Bonanza earlier this month.
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OKWU Launches NOW Campaign with $4 Million Gift
The NOW Campaign will raise $68 million by 2030.
Lacy and Walker Families Receive President’s Award
At last week’s Foster Bonanza celebration, President Dunn honored the Lacy and Walker families with OKWU’s highest honor.
Marked for Service: Colaws Honored with 2021 President’s Award
During last Friday’s Foster Bonanza event, President Jim Dunn posthumously honored C.B. and Mabel Colaw for a lifetime of service to the mission of Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
Dr. Kirk Jackson Announced as VP of Business Affairs
“Kirk brings a tremendous heart to see the Kingdom of Jesus Christ advance through Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s endeavors.”
Be the Light of Jesus in this Dark World!
On behalf of the Oklahoma Wesleyan University community, I recognize the sin of injustice to the families of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. They are but the latest in our nation to have lost their loved ones through violent and unjustified actions....
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...
Dr. Kevin Osborn Joins OKWU as Vice President for Enrollment Management
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...
OKWU Hires New VP for Adult and Graduate Studies
Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU) is proud to announce the hiring of Dr. Brett Andrews for the position of Vice President of Adult and Graduate Studies. Andrews comes to Bartlesville by way of Newman University in Wichita, Kansas, where he has been serving as the...
OKWU Inaugurates Dr. Jim Dunn as Sixth President
“With Dr. Jim Dunn, we are hitting a grand slam home run.”
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.
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.