News Category Archive: Feature Story
Roylene Baxter’s 45 Years of Service
If you attended OKWU anytime in the last 45 years, chances are she’s served you food. But more than anything, Roylene Baxter’s life is defined by a love for students and a deep commitment to service. A native of Clay Center, Kansas, Baxter’s journey at OKWU began in...
OKWU On the Move: Preparing for the 30 Day Challenge
Over 130 OKWU students have accepted the challenge to run for justice, and they’re excited to make both a change in their own lives and a difference in others.
3 Questions with OKWU’s Longest Serving Profs
OKWU has been blessed with high-level faculty members who take a deep interest in the holistic development of students’ heads, hearts, hands, and habits. In an effort to highlight the tremendous work that they do, we’ve asked three of the longest-serving...
David Bryant’s Journey to Management
Don’t look for David Bryant to take the easy path, because nothing in his story has gone the way things are supposed to. Statistically, his journey from California to Oklahoma, from Forklift Operator to Walmart Management, shouldn’t have happened. It doesn’t make...
OKWU Biology Can Take You Where You Need to Go
The Oklahoma Wesleyan University Biology program can get you where you need to go – especially when that involves getting into graduate school. Though the program is fairly small, its impact is tremendous. OKWU has a strong track record of sending Biology majors on to...
OKWU Confers Degrees to December Graduates
Oklahoma Wesleyan University conferred degrees to more than 160 graduating students over the weekend. Commencement festivities were spread throughout two ceremonies. The OKWU School of Nursing held its departmental pinning and commencement ceremony Friday, December...
Tamiko Turner: To Be Useful for the Kingdom
Tamiko Turner didn’t graduate from Oklahoma Wesleyan University, but it’s her time at the university that shaped the pastor and person that she currently is. Turner now serves as the Next Gen Pastor at Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, in Kansas City, where she moved to...
Find Success During Finals Weeks with these 7 Pieces of Advice from OKWU Profs
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. You can finally start playing Christmas music without anyone wanting to do you bodily harm. Each evening is alight with beautiful twinkling lights. There are hot cocoa particles in each breath you take in (probably). Disney+...
Kiley Green is Focused on Giving Back
According to Kiley Green, her journey at Oklahoma Wesleyan University could certainly be considered an unexpected blessing. Green, who majored in Biology and is currently attending dental school at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, grew up in Fredonia,...
Don Calhoun Leaves Behind a Legacy of Faithfulness
Dr. Donald D. Calhoun, longtime member of Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s Board of Trustees, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2019. He was 93 years old. All told, Calhoun served the OKWU community for 57 years, including 13 years as Chairman of the Board....