![Max Colaw: 2023 Alumnus of the Year](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Colaw-Thumbnail-1080x675.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Max Colaw: 2023 Alumnus of the Year
OKWU’s 2023 Alumnus of the Year first answered the call to ministry as a 19-year-old college student. He went on to spend decades in dedicated service to his church and community.
![Listen Up: BeyondU Podcast Debuts August 23](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BeyondU-Web-Article-1080x500.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Listen Up: BeyondU Podcast Debuts August 23
BeyondU Podcast to explore faith, culture, and higher education.
![OKWU Receives $10,000 from Arvest Foundation](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jim-Arvest-Web-Article-1080x675.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
OKWU Receives $10,000 from Arvest Foundation
The money will help fund scholarships for local students.
![Meet Your OKWU Prof: Jonathan Stewart](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dr.-Stewart-1-1080x675.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Meet Your OKWU Prof: Jonathan Stewart
“Music is a gift that we can not only enjoy, but can pass on to others via memorable performances and the teaching of others.”
![Internships Paving the Way for Student Success](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/New-Website-Feature-Image-9-1080x675.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Internships Paving the Way for Student Success
Due to the internship opportunities he’s achieved through the Chesapeake Energy School of Business, Noah Ross is prepared for a dynamic career.
![Meet Your OKWU Prof: Jana Russell](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/jana-russell-2-1080x675.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Meet Your OKWU Prof: Jana Russell
“I’m an advocate for OKWU students. I look for ways to help them earn success.”
![Criminal Justice Program Honors Fallen Officer](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/3.24.22-Officer-Davis-Tuition-Presentation-10-1080x675.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Criminal Justice Program Honors Fallen Officer
When a local officer was killed in the line of duty, OKWU honored his life by presenting his children with full-tuition scholarships.
![Four Ways You Can Pray for OKWU’s Summer Ministry Teams](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/New-Website-Feature-Image-7-1-1080x675.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Four Ways You Can Pray for OKWU’s Summer Ministry Teams
Our Eagle mentors are ministering to students all across the country this summer. Here’s how you can partner with them in prayer.
![Meet Your OKWU Prof: Dr. Jon Ensor](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/New-Website-Feature-Image-7-1080x675.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Meet Your OKWU Prof: Dr. Jon Ensor
“We want our students not only to know the truth about our subject matter, but we hope to equip them with the tools necessary to pursue the truth and spot lies long after the semester concludes.”
![Dean of Theology Celebrates Ten Years of Service](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/New-Website-Feature-Image-6-1080x675.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Dean of Theology Celebrates Ten Years of Service
Congratulations to Dr. Jerome Van Kuiken on a decade of outstanding leadership in education.
![5 Reasons You Need a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MicrosoftTeams-image-24-1080x675.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
5 Reasons You Need a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
Now’s the perfect time to advance your nursing career. Here’s how a DNP degree can take you to the next level in your profession.
![OKWU Announces Spring 2021 Academic Honors](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/New-Website-Feature-Image-9-1080x675.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
OKWU Announces Spring 2021 Academic Honors
Congratulations to the students who have achieved a spot on the academic honor rolls for the Spring 2021 semester!
![Marked for Service: Colaws Honored with 2021 President’s Award](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/New-Website-Feature-Image-8-1080x675.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Marked for Service: Colaws Honored with 2021 President’s Award
During last Friday’s Foster Bonanza event, President Jim Dunn posthumously honored C.B. and Mabel Colaw for a lifetime of service to the mission of Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
![GPS Graduate Awarded Bartlesville District’s Highest Teaching Honor](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/New-Website-Feature-Image-7-1080x675.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
GPS Graduate Awarded Bartlesville District’s Highest Teaching Honor
“To help them understand what it is they believe in, and to put that into words–that’s a lot of fun.”
![Five Reasons Why… You Should Upgrade Your RN to a BSN](https://b66384.smushcdn.com/66384/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MicrosoftTeams-image-22-1080x675.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Five Reasons Why… You Should Upgrade Your RN to a BSN
There are many reasons to advance from your nursing certification to a bachelor’s degree. Here’s why you should take the next step.
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