The Woltemade Center

The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business, & Entrepreneurship, a pivotal center at Ohio Wesleyan since 1985, enhances teaching, learning, research, and community service beyond the walls of the traditional classroom. Our mission is to enhance academic programs and provide real-world opportunities to create future generations of business and world leaders.

Entrepreneurship in Italy

Ohio Wesleyan's Corns Scholars Explore How Businesses are Built in Sicily

Westwood Fellows

New Program Makes Ohio Wesleyan a National Leader in Developing Skilled Community Builders

Professional Pathways

Ohio Wesleyan Student Completes HR Internship at Global Company's Texas Headquarters

Marketing Magic

Ohio Wesleyan Students Learn Business Lessons from Disney, University, NASA, More

2024 Woltemade and Business Fellows Trip to New York City.

Philosophy of the Center

To provide access to resources, knowledge, and experiences that will enhance and improve upon a strong liberal arts education.

What Makes Us Unique

The Center allows us to provide holistic programs delivered by a variety of experts including professors, business leaders, and alumni, in and outside of the classroom, to students and community members.

What You Can Expect From Us

Co-curricular relevant, dynamic and current programming that meets the modern expectations and needs of the students with the purpose of serving as a recruiting tool for the department and university.

We Value

Innovation, relevance, collaboration, ethical business practices, and study.

We Make a Difference

By providing resources and opportunities to put theory into practice, connecting students to the real world.

Pathways to a Career

The Woltemade Center and the OWU Connection provides the ideal mix of broad knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and practical experience to prepare you for your first job and a successful career. Read about our graduating seniors and where they're heading next!

 

Events

Upcoming Events presented by The Woltemade Center

February 26

Pitch OWU and the Big Problem Challenge Entrepreneurship Competitions

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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Programs

Students will benefit from these programs by participating in academic activities outside of the traditional classroom space, professional development activities, and both domestic and international travel-learning experiences funded by The Woltemade Center.

Accounting and Finance Fellows Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars Woltemade Economics and Business Fellows Program Latham Bishop Ventures Community Research Fellows Pitch OWU Black Wall Street

OWU Dividends

Gabi Dahllof '25 & Kory Kaiser '25 (OWU Fellows) Study Accounting, Finance in D.C.

Latham Bishop Ventures

Ohio Wesleyan's Woltemade Center Builds New Program to Support Student Entrepreneurs

Learning From Experts

Ohio Wesleyan's Woltemade Economics & Business Fellows Complete NYC Study Tour

Community Research Fellows

New Ohio Wesleyan Program Aids Local Organizations with Special Projects

Grants, Scholarships & Research

Beyond Ohio Wesleyan's already generous financial aid, The Woltemade Center and Economics Department are pleased to offer several outstanding scholarships and grants.

Blaine E. Grimes Grant Scholarship for Women in Economics and Business Learn More

Challenges and Opportunities

Ohio Wesleyan Senior Participates in 2024 Athens Democracy Forum in Greece

Valuable Conversation

Ohio Wesleyan Students Earn Scholarships for Caliber of Networking Skills

Building the Future

Ohio Wesleyan, City of Delaware Help Students Explore Real Estate Finance, Development

Project Managed

Ohio Wesleyan Senior Completes Florida Internship, Secures Related Job After Graduation

Internships

Because internships have become a prerequisite for even entry-level jobs in business, The Woltemade Center actively encourages and assists students in the pursuit of internships locally, nationally, and internationally.

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Profitable Experience

Ohio Wesleyan Student Interns as Economic Development Public Policy Fellow

Good Greif

Ohio Wesleyan Student Completes Talent Management Internship

Ready for Impact

Ohio Wesleyan Junior Completes Internship, Fellowship, Coursework in D.C.

'Crucial' Career-Builder

Ohio Wesleyan Student Expands Skills, Confidence During Ohio Export Internship

Lecture Series

The Woltemade Center Lecture Series at OWU is an enriching program that serves both students and the community, with a particular focus on topics related to economics, business, and entrepreneurship. By inviting esteemed scholars, industry leaders, and innovative thinkers, this series sparks engaging discussions and offers diverse perspectives on the dynamic world of economics and entrepreneurship. 

Milligan Leaders in Business Heisler Ethics Lecture Economic Outlook Conference Environmental Symposium

Heisler Ethics Lecture

Mike Hamra '91 Discusses Why People Matter

Latham Bishop Ventures

Glenn Entis '76 Shares Path to Computer Animation, Video Games, AI

Environmental & Natural Res.

Efficient Conservation

Economic Outlook Conference

Panelists to Share Their Expertise, Insights at Annual Ohio Wesleyan Conference

Milligan Leaders in Business

Scott D. Milligan '90 Discusses Founding, Leading Several Healthcare Firms

Alumni & Giving Opportunities

The participation and support of Ohio Wesleyan alumni have played a substantive role in the Woltemade Center's growth and success since its inception in 1985. We are gratified by their belief in our program as evidenced by their gifts of time, talent, and treasure.

Alumni Giving Opportunities

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Alumni, Family, & Friends

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Life After OWU

OWU graduates leave with knowledge, experience, and a hunger to change the world—a combination that excites employers and graduate schools. Our graduates land in top graduate programs, get good jobs, and have the far-reaching perspectives to keep on learning and the broad-based skills to move up the ladder.

Olivia Danley '25

Postgraduate Assistant, President of OWU

Kevin Fratz '25

Renewable Energy Analyst, Calpine Energy Solutions

Kevin Zhou '25

Credit Support Analyst, JPMorgan Chase

Brady West '25

Inside Sales, Philips

Lexi Reisch '25

Tax Analyst, Schneider Downs

Kory Kaiser '25

Audit Staff, Ernst & Young

Katie Lucas '24

Training & Development Specialist, Central Distribution at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Kathy Habian '25

Contract Administrator, L3Harris Technologies

Giorgi Bediashvili ' 25

Pursuing Ph.D. in Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics

Morgan Scott '25

Aftermarket Sales Representative, Crown Lift Trucks

Andrew Williamson '25

Staff Auditor, Schneider Downs

Jenna Norman '25

Pursuing Masters in Community Planning

Kara Cannon ' 25

Career and College Guide, AmeriCorps

Gabi Dahllof '25

American Honda HRAD Associate, Rotational Program

Sammy Stoner '25

Accounting Analyst, DHL Supply Chain

Woltemade Center Program – Scholar for Women in Economics and Business

Pictured: Olivia Danley '25

Woltemade Center Program – Account & Finance Fellow, Corns Scholar, Woltemade Economics and Business Fellow

Pictured: Kevin Fratz '25

Woltemade Center Program – Accounting & Finance Fellow

Pictured: Kevin Zhou '25

Woltemade Center Program – Account & Finance Fellow

Pictured: Brady West '25

Woltemade Center Program – Accounting & Finance Fellow

Pictured: Lexi Reisch '25

Woltemade Center Program – Account & Finance Fellow, Woltemade Economics and Business Fellow

Pictured: Kory Kaiser '25

Woltemade Center Program – Corns Scholar, Scholar for Women in Economics and Business, Woltemade Economics and Business Fellow

Pictured: Katie Lucas '24

Woltemade Center Program – Woltemade Economics and Business Fellow, Corns Scholar, Scholar for Women in Economics and Business

Pictured: Kathy Habian '25

Woltemade Center Program – Corns Scholar

Pictured: Giorgi Bediashvili ' 25

Woltemade Center Program – Corns Scholar, Scholar for Women in Economics and Business

Pictured: Morgan Scott '25

Woltemade Center Program – Accounting & Finance Fellow

Pictured: Andrew Williamson '25

Woltemade Center Program – Corns Scholar, Scholar for Women in Economics and Business

Pictured: Jenna Norman '25

Woltemade Center Program – Corns Scholar, Scholar for Women in Economics and Business

Pictured: Kara Cannon ' 25

Woltemade Center Program – Account & Finance Fellow

Pictured: Gabi Dahllof '25

Woltemade Center Program – Woltemade Economics and Business Fellow

Pictured: Sammy Stoner '25

Graduate Outcomes

Gabi Dahllof '25

American Honda HRAD Associate, Rotational Program

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Top Grad Schools

In the past three years, OWU grads have enrolled at Vanderbilt University, University of Notre Dame, The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, University of Michigan

Top Employers

JP Morgan Chase & Co, KPMG LLP, Pittsburgh Steelers, PwC, The Walt Disney Company, Nationwide Children's Hospital

97% of 2024 OWU graduates report being employed, attending graduate school or being in the military.

reported being employed (76%), attending graduate/professional school (19%), volunteering/taking a gap year/seeking (2%).

32% of 2024 OWU graduates are working in the field of

Accounting, Business, Finance, Marketing, HR, and Entrepreneurship.