
Reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He emerged as a leader of the Civil Rights Movement following the 1955 boycott that took place in response to the segregated bus system in...

OKWU Announces Fall 2022 Academic Honors
Congratulations to those students who have achieved a spot on the academic honor rolls for the Fall 2022 semester!

Great Moments in 2022
Take a look back at some favorite moments from the past year at Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
OKWU Students Give Back
The arrival of the holiday season always gives us a moment to reflect on the past semester for the OKWU Community. This year, we’re especially reflecting (and maybe...
Weeter Becomes Provost; Weaver, Van Kuiken Lead as Deans
Dr. Weeter, Dr. Weaver, and Dr. Van Kuiken take on new leadership roles as the semester’s end nears.
Saying Goodbye to Beloved Dean, Trish Leggett
Oklahoma Wesleyan is grieving this week as we mourn the loss of Patricia “Trish” Leggett, Dean of Faculty Relations and Development.
Music Department to Host Oct. 9th Concert
On Tuesday, October 9, at 7 pm, the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Music Program will present its Fall Concert open to the community. The concert will feature the OKWU...
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