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Do you want to know the latest Bishop news? Are you searching for a resource? You're in the perfect spot! Discover useful information and engaging stories so you can stay up-to-date on what's happening at OWU.

OWU Headlines

Recent news about students, faculty, and alumni

Class Notes

OWU Alumni Updates, Weddings, Births, & In Memoriam

OWU Magazine

Online Stories from OWU's Semiannual Alumni Magazine

Alumni Resources

Quick Links to Tools, Forms, & More

Stay Informed & Connected to Ohio Wesleyan University

Bishops are always on the move. You can keep up with them by reading the latest news from OWU! You can also stay up-to-date on the lives of classmates and support OWU events and athletics by watching live events. We invite you to explore all alumni resources, including forms like updating your record, submitting a class note, volunteering, and much more!

Events

Find out what's happening at OWU including signature & regional events for Alumni & Families!

October 4

Ohio Wesleyan University Esports Southern Illinois-Carbondale

8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

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October 4

Homecoming & Family Weekend 2024

4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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October 4

Social Hub Groundbreaking Ceremony

5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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October 4

Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Cross Country vs OWU Invitational

6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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October 4

Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Cross Country vs OWU Invitational

6:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.

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October 5

Ohio Wesleyan University Field Hockey vs Allegheny

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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October 5

U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition: Winners Announced

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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October 5

Public Art Dedication: Sarah Hahn '08

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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OWU Leadership

Alumni, family, and friends are supported by teams of University personnel and volunteers who all share the same goals to advance the mission of Ohio Wesleyan. Get to know our team members!

The President & Administration Board of Trustees Alumni Board of Directors University Advancement Team

Meet the Alumni Board

The planners and leaders behind initiatives & events that strengthen the OWU alumni network.

Meet the Advancement Team

Our goal is to partner with you to create the best possible alumni experience!

Meet OWU's President

Get to know Dr. Matt vandenBerg, Ohio Wesleyan's 17th President!

Board of Trustees

Committed professionals with a deep love and desire for Ohio Wesleyan's future success.

News from the OWU Community

Follow along with what's happening on OWU's campus and with our students and faculty around the globe! Read news stories, magazine stories, and check out live campus views to stay connected to your OWU roots.

Student, Faculty, & Staff Stories News from OWU Athletics OWU Magazine Live Campus Views

Glory Days Anew

OWU rededicates beloved Slocum Hall after an $11.25-million, donor-funded renovation. Read this story and more from OWU Magazine!

Extra, Extra, Read All About It

OWU's News & Media connects you with academic news, university rankings, student success stories, and faculty accolades that will make your Bishop heart proud!

Watch OWU Events Live

Stream all your favorite OWU events from athletics to performing arts in Gray Chapel to major events like Commencement.

Class Notes & Alumni Highlights

OWU's 40,000+ alumni find meaningful ways to share their lives with each other through celebrating, congratulating, and honoring each other. 

Update Your Info & Stay Connected Alumni Award & Nomination Process Read & Submit Class Notes Athletics Hall of Fame & Nomination Process Team of Distinction & Nomination Process

Bishop Stories

Read about life after OWU and how alumni and friends transform the University with their support.

Team of Distinction Honorees

Team of Distinction honors recognize entire teams for their accomplishments and the honors they have brought to Ohio Wesleyan.

Athletics Hall of Fame Honorees

The OWU Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding alumni athletes whose performance in their sport(s) was exceptional. The Hall of Fame also may honor OWU coaches, staff personnel, and others in the University community who have made extraordinary contributions to OWU athletics.

Connect Through Class Notes

Search Class Notes by decade to read alumni accolades, marriages, births, and in memoriam announcements.

Honoring OWU Alumni

Over the years, Ohio Wesleyan has defined ways to recognize and honor its outstanding former students. By bestowing these awards on our most amazing alumni, we say "thank you!" for adding to the ever-increasing caliber of graduates who have walked across campus with an OWU diploma in their hand.

Byron Pitts '82

Byron Pitts' Distinguished Achievement Citation recognizes his work as an award-winning broadcast journalist, author, and inspirational leader.

Craig A. Luke '85

Alumni Award recipient for his achievements in the field of banking regulation and supervision and for his dedicated leadership within the Ohio Wesleyan community.

Byron's high-profile news media roles include "60 Minutes" contributor and CBS News Chief National Correspondent. During his career, Byron also won a national Emmy, six regional Emmys, and four Associated Press Awards. He also was named Best Journalist of the Year, the highest honor awarded by the National Association of Black Journalists.

Pictured: Byron Pitts '82 | Recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Citation on May 19, 2012

Craig graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting in 1985 and obtained his Master of Business Administration from the Scheller College of Management at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational experiences at Ohio Wesleyan and Georgia Tech well prepared Craig for what would become an extensive and successful career in banking supervision and regulation.

Pictured: Craig A. Luke '85 - Recipient of the Alumni Award on May 16, 2015

OWU By the Numbers

Get the Facts

OWU's Fast Facts provides a campus snapshot from the annual fall census.

Fast Facts

National Reputation

OWU is nationally recognized by reputable college guides and publications.

Ratings & Rankings

1,410 Enrolled Students

OWU's student body is 43.8% male, 56.1% female, 0.1% gender non-binary/not-reported.

44 States & 27 Countries

OWU attracts students from around the world with the highest international populations coming from India, Pakistan, Japan, and Vietnam.

70+ Majors

With more than 70 majors it's no wonder 27% of students personalize their program by completing two majors.

40,000+ Alumni

OWU's Bishop Network boasts more than 40,000 alumni, many of whom stay active and connected to their alma mater.

96% of Class of 2022 Grads

Report being employed, attending graduate school, interning, volunteering, or taking a gap year.

No. 68 in the U.S.

OWU ranks No. 68 among all U.S. Colleges for the percentage of STEM graduates who go on to earn doctoral degrees in STEM fields.