Benediction 2024 Excerpt from Rev. Torrey MartinChapel Service April 24, 2024 “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them...
Alumni Updates 2024 Alumni Updates 1. Samuel (’16) and Courtney (Merrill, ’16) Haynes have two boys: Rhett and Cooper. Samuel works for American Airlines, and Courtney teaches Pre-K for Broken Arrow Schools in Oklahoma. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2022-23....
2023-2024 Athletic Highlights Championship Legacy 2023-24 was another strong year for the Eagles, who continue to shine on the field, court, and diamond! The Eagles boast several programs that have developed into nationally ranked powerhouses. Five OKWU teams won KCAC...
Athletic Hall of Fame: Ivan Ristic Ivan Ristic came to Oklahoma Wesleyan University from Belgrade, Serbia, to play soccer. He was a member of the OKWU men’s soccer team from 2012 to 2015, and he was a key contributor to the program during his time. In those four...
University News NEWS 2023 OKWU’s DNP Program Earns Full CCNE AccreditationIn the summer of 2023, OKWU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program achieved full accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). After a rigorous review process,...
More Than A Mantra Every student who walks across the graduation platform at Oklahoma Wesleyan University has heard a unifying phrase: Be One Sent. This phrase is both a mission statement and a commission, an encouragement for the graduates of OKWU to go forth and...
The Balancing Act By Samantha JohnsonInstructor of Psychology After finishing my first year as a full-time faculty member, I fully understand why “they” say the first year of teaching is the hardest. “They” are right, and while I’ve loved every minute of it, it has...
Running the Path How OKWU Equipped Natalia Quiroz to Flourish Natalia Quiroz is a biology major set to graduate from OKWU in 2025. Her journey to OKWU started in her hometown of Euless, Texas. Quiroz had dreams of playing college basketball, and she began searching...
Leading the Way Guiding academic recoveryinto lifelong success By SUNSHINE HATTINGH (‘10)Director of PATH Success The PATH program meticulously offers individualized mentoring for OKWU students. In my role, I have the privilege of working closely with students on...
Alumni Awards 2024 Alumnus of the Year: This award recognizes an alumnus who advances the Kingdom of God through noteworthy, long-term accomplishments in professional endeavors, significant service to the church, and a positive impact on the lives of others. Young...
A Dream Fulfilled By Dr. Sharon Willis (‘23) As a girl, I had the dream of becoming a nurse like Clara Barton or Florence Nightingale. At the same time, I also dreamed of becoming a mother – a strong desire to live out my own story of Cheaper by the Dozen. Neither...
Campus Renaissance in Progress THE NOW CAMPAIGN IMPACT In just two years, Oklahoma Wesleyan University has witnessed remarkable transformations through the NOW Campaign—a bold journey to raise $68 million by 2030. Highlights of the Campus Renaissance initiative...
