News Category Archive: Alumni
A Life of Service: Roger Metcalf Honored with President’s Award
When Roger Metcalf, Chairman of Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s Board of Trustees since 2002, was first attending Bartlesville Wesleyan College in the 1970s to earn his Associates Degree, he had no idea the large part that the university was going to play in his...
OKWU Inaugurates Dr. Jim Dunn as Sixth President
“With Dr. Jim Dunn, we are hitting a grand slam home run.”
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.
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 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.
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.