Michael has taught at OKWU since 2021 as an adjunct in the history and political science department. He holds a B.A. from Rogers State University and an M.A. in History from Norwich University, with research focused on the American Civil War, particularly the conflict...
Dr. Brian Turner received his B.S. from Southern Nazarene University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Dallas. He consistently ranks as one of OKWU’s most beloved faculty members, integrating practical application of his subject matter to...
Jon Updyke joined the OKWU volleyball staff in the summer of 2022. Updyke, who is from Tustin, California, graduated from Oklahoma Wesleyan in 2019 with his MBA. While he attending OKWU, he served the volleyball program as a graduate assistant for two years. He now...
Professional Background I have worked at Oklahoma Wesleyan University for almost thirteen years. Throughout my years of working here, I’ve had the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in accounting. I am...
Dr. Jerome Van Kuiken earned his B.A. in Religion from Kentucky Mountain Bible College, his Master of Divinity from Wesley Biblical Seminary in Mississipi, and his Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Manchester in England. He grew up as a Missionary Kid and...
