Joshua Klumb: 2023 Young Alumnus of the Year
OKWU’s 2023 Young Alumnus of the Year serves his community in local politics, ministry, and farming.
Max Colaw: 2023 Alumnus of the Year
OKWU’s 2023 Alumnus of the Year first answered the call to ministry as a 19-year-old college student. He went on to spend decades in dedicated service to his church and community.
Listen Up: BeyondU Podcast Debuts August 23
BeyondU Podcast to explore faith, culture, and higher education.
Klaire Linick’s Unique OKWU Education
At Oklahoma Wesleyan University, students have the advantage of small class sizes and personalized attention from professors. For Klaire Linick, the only Music Education...
OKWU Awards Faculty and Staff of the Year Honors
Congratulations to Billie White and Dr. Jon Ensor, our Staff and Faculty of the Year for the 2019-2020 academic calendar!
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.”
OKWU Planning to Open for Fall 2020 Semester
Unless there are unforeseen events preventing Oklahoma Wesleyan University from opening campus, face-to-face classes will resume for the fall 2020 semester at the university’s Bartlesville and Tulsa campuses.
An OKWU Senior’s Reflection in the Midst of a Pandemic
“My prayer during this season has continually been: ‘Lord teach my heart to be keenly aware of the fragility and resilience of life, so that I might have a more tender appreciation for it in every season through which I walk.'”
Virtual Graduation Ceremony set for May 9
In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, face-to-face connection remains inadvisable, but that isn’t stopping OKWU from doing everything it can to make the 2020 Commencement a special experience for our Eagle graduates. The university will be premier a virtual graduation event May 9, at 10:30 AM CT, taking place via Facebook. Technology will allow our graduates to connect virtually with their friends, family, and the university faculty who helped them on their way to this achievement.
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Mental Health During the Pandemic
There is much advice on how to strengthen your mental health during the pandemic. However, what works for one person may not work for another. Please keep that in mind while...
The Best Reasons to Take a Free Online Course at OKWU
Summer break brings to mind sunshine, days on the beach, and a chance to unwind from the rigors of academics for most students. This summer, enrolling in an online course at OKWU could be the best way to upgrade your college experience— without losing your summer vacation or breaking the bank.
#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.
5 Tips to Maximize Effectiveness While Working From Home
During this time of uncertainty, many are working from home in an effort to keep those around them safe. And while working from home sounds great on the surface, it can be problematic for employees who struggle to separate home life and work life. Check out some tips to help make the transition to working from home easier to manage successfully.
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