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.
News Category Archive: Academics
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 summer sessions – the first from May 12th to June 29th and the second from July 1st to August...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 Barb Larson through their organization, God’s Ancient Library, with the help of Dr. Scott...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 excellence in teaching last week. Four of these were “Rising Star” teachers for their respective...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 confessing a bit of pride) about the ways OKWU students have given back this year. Men’s Basketball...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 Chorale, OKWU Relentless, and OKWU Jazz Ensemble. A variety of musical styles will be presented for an...Sports Psychology: Mindset Can Make or Break an Athlete
This article discusses the importance of sports psychology, which opens up career opportunities for sports medicine, psychology, and exercise science majors.
“Nurse Deb” Receives Bartlesville’s Outstanding Citizen Award
On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, OKWU Campus Nurse, Deb Cook, was honored at the annual Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Gala with the Jim Gillie Outstanding Citizen Award.