News Statements

A selection of news media articles, broadcasts, and podcasts featuring President Matt vandenBerg

Chronicle of Philanthropy, "Looking to Lead? Try Your Hand at Fundraising First, Experts Say," featuring President Matt vandenBerg discussing his fundraising background and its value in leadership development. 10/15/2024

Spectrum News 1 Ohio, "Divisiveness, polarization prompts new training for college students," featuring interviews about the Constructive Dialogue Institute initiative with student Vincent Sack '27 and President Matt vandenBerg. 9/18/2024

Spectrum News 1 Ohio, "Ohio Wesleyan University Partners with South Carolina HBCU," featuring an interview with President Matt vandenBerg combined with video from the Claflin "sister school" agreement signing and other OWU video. This story also appeared on urbanactive.ca. 6/14/2024

Columbus Dispatch, "Some are skeptical about the value of liberal arts. These Ohio college presidents disagree," featuring President Matt vandenBerg discussing the value of a liberal arts education in a Page 1 print and online homepage article. This article also appeared on AOL.com. 5/29/2024

Forbes.com, "What's The Role Of College Presidents In Fostering Civic Engagement For Democracy?" featuring comments from President Matt vandenBerg regarding his decision to join the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness initiative. 5/14/2024

WDLR-96.7 FM, OWU President's update, featuring a live interview with Matt vandenBerg discussing all of the inauguration week announcements, including the Delaware County Promise and Columbus State Community College collaborations. 4/29/2024

Columbus Dispatch, "Ohio Wesleyan to become tuition-free for lower-income Delaware County students," featuring President vandenBerg's Delaware County Promise announcement and more inauguration announcements. 4/20/2024

WSYX-ABC6 / FOX28 Columbus, OWU Inauguration and Inauguration Week announcements, featuring inauguration coverage and an interview with Vice President Adam Smith. 4/19/2024

Spectrum News 1, "Columbus State, Ohio Wesleyan partner up to help save students money on tuition," featuring a comment from Matt vandenBerg. 4/19/2024

NBC4, "Columbus State and Ohio Wesleyan team up to improve student access and affordability," featuring video footage from the OWU-Columbus State news conference. 4/18/2024

Columbus Dispatch, "Columbus State, Ohio Wesleyan partnership could save students thousands on tuition," featuring an announcement of the Tuition Match, Teach Now, and expanded Preferred Pathway programs. The article also appeared on AOL.com. 4/18/2024