2022-2023 Athletics Highlights

2022-2023 Athletics Highlights

2022-2023 Athletics Highlights New Altitude for OKWU Eagles Shawn Woods, head coach of OKWU softball, earned his 100th career win last spring. Woods, who completed his third season with the program, led the Lady Eagles to a 39-18 record. Kirk Kelley, OKWU baseball...
National Teacher of the Year Awarded to Rebecka Peterson

National Teacher of the Year Awarded to Rebecka Peterson

National Teacher of the Year Awarded to Rebecka Peterson APRIL 2023 After winning Oklahoma Teacher of the Year honors in 2022, Rebecka Peterson was named the 2023 National Teacher of the Year in April. The 2009 Oklahoma Wesleyan University graduate is a math teacher...
Benediction

Benediction

Benediction An excerpt for students from Dr. Jonathan Ensor’sMay Commencement Address 2023 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of god, what is good and...
OKWU on the Move

OKWU on the Move

OKWU on the Move Alumni Updates 1. Ashlyen (Fisher, ’21) and Jonathan St. Clair were married on May 12, 2023. They live in Phoenix, Arizona. Ashlyen recently started a job as a Graphic Designer at Alliance Defending Freedom, the world’s largest legal...
NAIA Player of the Year: Laura Maria

NAIA Player of the Year: Laura Maria

NAIA Player of the Year: Laura Maria It’s been a whirlwind for Laura Maria (’22) over the course of the last twelve months. The OKWU women’s soccer standout returned to Bartlesville in August 2022 for her final season and final semester of her collegiate experience....
OKWU Headlines

OKWU Headlines

OKWU Headlines FALL 2022 NOW Campaign LaunchedDuring Homecoming 2022, President Dunn shared the $68M vision for the largest capital campaign in the history of OKWU. The 2030 goal includes new athletic facilities, campus improvements, scholarships, and endowments....
Path Coaching: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders

Path Coaching: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders

Path Coaching: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders By Ben Rotz Natalie and Johnny both stepped onto the campus of Oklahoma Wesleyan University as new students in the fall of 2022. As first-generation college students, both knew they wanted to grow and make the most of...
Student Story: Redeeming Love

Student Story: Redeeming Love

Student Story: Redeeming Love By Ethan Lewallen One of the biggest lies ever told is that you are not good enough. The enemy will use lies to beat you down, tear things down around you, and push you to the breaking point. The truth of the matter is that Jesus will...
Academics: Redefining Education

Academics: Redefining Education

Academics: Redefining Education There is a paradigm shift in higher education, with affordability and flexibility reshaping the landscape. OKWU is positioned to pioneer change in Christian liberal arts, leading innovative endeavors that embrace these shifts and remain...
Legacy Story: Charissa Dunn

Legacy Story: Charissa Dunn

Legacy Story: Charissa Dunn By Kameron Nettleton A LIFETIME AT OKWU “It’s all about the people.” That’s the refrain of Charissa Dunn (’82) as she reminisces about her experience at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. And after more than 45...
Athletics Hall of Fame

Athletics Hall of Fame

Athletics Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees The Athletic Hall of Fame honors OKWU Eagles who have achieved excellence athletically, academically, and through high personal character. Inductees are graduates of OKWU, five or more years removed, who have participated on an...
2023 Alumni Awards

2023 Alumni Awards

2023 Alumni Awards Alumnus of the Year: This award recognizes an alumnus who advances the Kingdom of God through noteworthy, long-term accomplishments in professional endeavors, significant service to the church, and a positive impact on the lives of others. Young...
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