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Forward Together and Meet the Challenge on #OKWUGiveday
Partner with us on March 1 to make a profound impact on the lives of students.
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OKWU to Host Leadership Event with John C. Maxwell
The Tomorrow Needs Leaders Dinner with John C. Maxwell will help leaders learn how to lead powerful, positive change. Reserve your tickets now.
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Reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He emerged as a leader of the Civil Rights Movement following the 1955 boycott that took place in response to the segregated bus system in...
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OKWU Announces Spring 2020 Academic Honors
An unprecedented global pandemic couldn't stop the students of Oklahoma Wesleyan University from thriving academically. More than 200 students are being honored for their...
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OKWU Student Thriving in the Newsroom
Due to the small-school atmosphere at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, students have the chance to gain experience in many different roles during their education, learning skills beyond their intended career field. For Alyssa Willetts, class of 2018, that extra experience was instrumental in getting her where she is today.
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OKWU Announces Center for Church Planting
Oklahoma Wesleyan University is proud to announce the launch of a cutting-edge Center for Church Planting. The Center will be connected to both the traditional undergraduate...
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Klaire Linick’s Unique OKWU Education
At Oklahoma Wesleyan University, students have the advantage of small class sizes and personalized attention from professors. For Klaire Linick, the only Music Education...
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OKWU Awards Faculty and Staff of the Year Honors
Congratulations to Billie White and Dr. Jon Ensor, our Staff and Faculty of the Year for the 2019-2020 academic calendar!
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OKWU Alum Serving in the Heart of a Pandemic
“I think at first, I really struggled. You’re watching these people suffer on a horrific level. But the thing that gets you through that is seeking Jesus’ presence always. Seeing him present with our patients and with us, as a protector and a defender.”
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OKWU Planning to Open for Fall 2020 Semester
Unless there are unforeseen events preventing Oklahoma Wesleyan University from opening campus, face-to-face classes will resume for the fall 2020 semester at the university’s Bartlesville and Tulsa campuses.
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An OKWU Senior’s Reflection in the Midst of a Pandemic
“My prayer during this season has continually been: ‘Lord teach my heart to be keenly aware of the fragility and resilience of life, so that I might have a more tender appreciation for it in every season through which I walk.'”
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Virtual Graduation Ceremony set for May 9
In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, face-to-face connection remains inadvisable, but that isn’t stopping OKWU from doing everything it can to make the 2020 Commencement a special experience for our Eagle graduates. The university will be premier a virtual graduation event May 9, at 10:30 AM CT, taking place via Facebook. Technology will allow our graduates to connect virtually with their friends, family, and the university faculty who helped them on their way to this achievement.
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5 Ways to Strengthen Your Mental Health During the Pandemic
There is much advice on how to strengthen your mental health during the pandemic. However, what works for one person may not work for another. Please keep that in mind while...
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The Best Reasons to Take a Free Online Course at OKWU
Summer break brings to mind sunshine, days on the beach, and a chance to unwind from the rigors of academics for most students. This summer, enrolling in an online course at OKWU could be the best way to upgrade your college experience— without losing your summer vacation or breaking the bank.
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#OKWUGiveDay Exceeds Expectations
The tagline for the event was “One Day of Extraordinary Generosity,” and that word describes the response perfectly: extraordinary!
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