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Ohio Wesleyan students take advantage of vast opportunities: More than 70 majors, internships, research, study abroad, 24 varsity sports, and fine and performing arts.

 

The OWU Connection sets us apart, helping students gain the global knowledge and real-world experience that employers and graduate schools value.

 

Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book “Colleges That Change Lives” and included in the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review “Best Colleges” lists.

 

According to “Colleges That Change Lives”: Everyone is dreaming big” at Ohio Wesleyan, “and the college has the structure to support those dreams.”

 

Learn more at www.owu.edu.

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Ohio Wesleyan students take advantage of vast opportunities: More than 70 majors, internships, research, study abroad, 24 varsity sports, and fine and performing arts.

 

The OWU Connection sets us apart, helping students gain the global knowledge and real-world experience that employers and graduate schools value.

 

Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book “Colleges That Change Lives” and included in the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review “Best Colleges” lists.

 

According to “Colleges That Change Lives”: Everyone is dreaming big” at Ohio Wesleyan, “and the college has the structure to support those dreams.”

 

Learn more at www.owu.edu.

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Ohio Wesleyan Holds 2025 Spring Student Symposium

Ohio Wesleyan University held its 2025 Spring Student Symposium on April 17 with nearly 100 students sharing research and creative projects that highlight the breadth, depth, and quality of work produced this academic year. Congratulations to all of the participants!
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Achievement (Other) - Apr 30

Ohio Wesleyan Awards Grants to Support OWU Connection Experiences

Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding nearly $88,000 in competitive Theory-to-Practice Grants this spring to help students complete OWU Connection experiences that apply their academic knowledge to hands-on, real-world projects outside the classroom. The university awards multiple rounds of Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPGs) each academic year to support its signature student experience, the OWU Connection. Fully incorporated into the university's curriculum, the OWU Connection requires all students to complete at least one project that requires them to Think Big (complete undergraduate research), Do Good (participate in community-engaged learning, including student leadership), Go Global (complete off-campus study), or Get Real (explore their future careers through meaningful internships and externships). Congratulations, grant recipients!
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Achievement (Other) - Apr 22

"Doubt: A Parable" Participation

Ohio Wesleyan University's Department of Performing Arts will present five performances of John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning Best Play, "Doubt: A Parable," beginning Feb. 27. Four Ohio Wesleyan students are performing in the play, and five are filling key production jobs. Break a leg, Bishops!
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Achievement (Other) - Feb 6

Ohio Wesleyan Awards Grants to Support OWU Connection Experiences

Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding $61,500 in competitive Theory-to-Practice Grants this fall to help students complete OWU Connection experiences that apply their academic knowledge to hands-on, real-world projects outside the classroom. The university awards multiple rounds of Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPGs) each year to support its signature academic experience, the OWU Connection. All students are required to complete at least one OWU Connection project before graduation that requires them to Think Big (complete undergraduate research), Do Good (participate in community-engaged learning, including student leadership), Go Global (complete off-campus study), or Get Real (explore their future careers through meaningful internships and externships). Congratulations, grant recipients!
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Dec 9

OWU Dean's List Spring Semester 2024

Ohio Wesleyan University is pleased to announce its Dean's List for spring semester 2024. To qualify for OWU Dean's List recognition, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes. Congratulations, Bishops, on your outstanding academic achievement!
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 16

Ohio Wesleyan Awards Grants to Support OWU Connection Experiences

Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding more than $64,200 in competitive Theory-to-Practice Grants this spring to help students complete OWU Connection experiences that apply their academic knowledge to hands-on, real-world projects outside the classroom. The university awards multiple rounds of Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPGs) each academic year to support its signature student experience, the OWU Connection. Fully incorporated into the university's curriculum, the OWU Connection requires all students to complete at least one project that requires them to Think Big (complete undergraduate research), Do Good (participate in community-engaged learning, including student leadership), Go Global (complete off-campus study), or Get Real (explore their future careers through meaningful internships and externships). Congratulations, grant recipients!
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 7

Ohio Wesleyan Students Present, Earn Award at Statewide Microbiology Meeting

Six Ohio Wesleyan University students are selected to present research posters at the annual meeting of the Ohio Branch of the American Society for Microbiology. Two Bishops tie for the best undergraduate student poster award at the April 5-6, 2024, event, held at Ohio Wesleyan for the first time in 19 years. Congratulations, Bishop scientists!
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 15

Ohio Wesleyan Awards Grants to Support OWU Connection Experiences

Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding more than $54,800 in competitive Theory-to-Practice Grants this fall to help students complete OWU Connection experiences that apply their academic knowledge to hands-on, real-world projects outside the classroom. The university awards multiple rounds of Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPGs) each academic year to support its signature student experience, the OWU Connection. As of fall 2023, all students are required to complete at least one OWU Connection project before graduation that requires them to Think Big (complete undergraduate research), Do Good (participate in community-engaged learning, including student leadership), Go Global (complete off-campus study), or Get Real (explore their future careers through meaningful internships and externships). Congratulations, grant recipients!
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Nov 28

Ohio Wesleyan Holds 2024 Spring Student Symposium

Ohio Wesleyan University held its 2024 Spring Student Symposium on April 18 with 83 students sharing research and creative projects that highlight the breadth, depth, and quality of work produced this academic year. Congratulations to all of the participants!
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 2

"365 Days/365 Plays" Participation

The Ohio Wesleyan Department of Performing Arts will present 24 one-act scripts from Suzan-Lori Parks' "365 Days/365 Plays" in five free performances between Oct. 5 and Oct. 8, 2023. Twenty Ohio Wesleyan students are performing in the play, and nine are filling key production jobs. Break a leg, Bishops!
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 26

OWU Dean's List Spring Semester 2023

Ohio Wesleyan University is pleased to announce its Dean's List for spring semester 2023. To qualify for OWU Dean's List recognition, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes. Congratulations, Bishops, on your outstanding academic achievement!
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 May 23

Ohio Wesleyan Awards Grants to Support OWU Connection Experiences

Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding more than $60,700 in competitive Theory-to-Practice Grants this spring to help students complete OWU Connection experiences that apply their academic knowledge to hands-on, real-world projects outside the classroom. The university awards multiple rounds of Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPGs) each academic year to support its signature student experience, the OWU Connection. As of fall 2023, the OWU Connection will be fully incorporated into the university's curriculum, requiring all students to complete at least one project that requires them to Think Big (complete undergraduate research), Do Good (participate in community-engaged learning, including student leadership), Go Global (complete off-campus study), or Get Real (explore their future careers through meaningful internships and externships). Congratulations, grant recipients!
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Apr 26

Ohio Wesleyan Holds 2023 Spring Student Symposium

Ohio Wesleyan University held its 2023 Spring Student Symposium on April 20 with students sharing mentored research, performance, and class projects that highlight the breadth, depth, and quality of work produced this academic year. Congratulations to all of the participants!
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Apr 24

"Xanadu" Play Participation

The Ohio Wesleyan Department of Performing Arts will present five performances of "Xanadu" at 7:30 p.m. on April 13, 14, 15, 21, and 22, 2023, on the Main Stage of Chappelear Drama Center, 45 Rowland Ave., Delaware. Fifteen Ohio Wesleyan students are performing in the musical, and 24 are filling key production jobs. Congratulations for bringing this magical '80s musical to life!
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Mar 20

American Political Science Association's Diversity Fellowship Program Award

Ohio Wesleyan University student Brianna DeMuth is one of nine scholars nationwide to earn 2023-2024 Diversity Fellowship Program awards in the American Political Science Association's fall 2022 application cycle. All of the newly named fellows are seeking doctoral degrees in political science and will receive $5,000 over two years from the American Political Science Association (APSA) to support their graduate studies. The APSA is widely considered the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 13,000 members in more than 80 countries. Congratulations, Brianna!
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Jan 23

OWU Dean's List Spring Semester 2022

Ohio Wesleyan University is pleased to announce its Dean's List for spring semester 2022. To qualify for OWU Dean's List recognition, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes. Congratulations, Bishops, on your outstanding academic achievement!
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 May 13

Ohio Wesleyan Awards New Grants to Support OWU Connection Experiences

Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding 15 new Theory-to-Practice Grants totaling $73,550 to support student research, internship, service, and cultural-immersion opportunities. The grants are part of the OWU Connection, the university's signature program designed to help students think big (understand issues from multiple academic disciplines), go global (gain international perspective), get real (translate classroom knowledge into real-world experience), and do good (volunteer to help others). Congratulations, grant recipients!
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 May 3

Ohio Wesleyan Holds 2022 Spring Student Symposium

Ohio Wesleyan University students presented research and creative work April 21 at OWU's 2022 Spring Student Symposium. The annual symposium is designed to highlight the breadth, innovation, and quality of work produced by Ohio Wesleyan students as they fulfill the tenets of the OWU Connection - to think big (understand issues from multiple academic disciplines), go global (gain international perspective), get real (translate classroom knowledge into real-world experience), and do good (volunteer to help others). Congratulations to all of the participants!
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Apr 28

OWU Dean's List Spring Semester 2021

Ohio Wesleyan University is pleased to announce its Dean's List for spring semester 2021. To qualify for OWU Dean's List recognition, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes. Congratulations, Bishops, on your outstanding academic achievement!
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Jun 15

Ohio Wesleyan Awards New Grants to Support OWU Connection Experiences

Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding seven new Theory-to-Practice Grants to support student research, internship, service, and cultural-immersion opportunities throughout the world. The spring 2021 grants are part of The OWU Connection -- the university's signature program to help students think big, go global, and get real experience in areas of interest. Congratulations, award recipients!
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Jun 1

Ohio Wesleyan Awards New Grants to Support OWU Connection Experiences

Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding nine new Theory-to-Practice Grants to support student research, internship, service, and cultural-immersion opportunities throughout the world. The fall 2021 grants are part of The OWU Connection -- the university's signature program to help students think big, go global, and get real experience in areas of interest. Congratulations, award recipients!
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Jan 26

Ohio Wesleyan Awards New Grants to Support OWU Connection Experiences

Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding six new Theory-to-Practice Grants to support student research, internship, service, and cultural-immersion opportunities throughout the world. The fall 2020 grants are part of The OWU Connection -- the university's signature program to help students think big, go global, and get real experience in areas of interest. Congratulations, award recipients!
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Jan 11

OWU Dean's List Fall Semester 2020

Ohio Wesleyan University is pleased to announce its 2020 fall semester Dean's List. To qualify for OWU Dean's List recognition, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes. Congratulations, Bishops, on your outstanding academic achievement!
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Jan 8

Ohio Wesleyan Awards New Grants to Support OWU Connection Experiences

Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding five new Theory-to-Practice Grants to support student research, internship, service, and cultural-immersion opportunities throughout the world. The newly announced spring 2020 grants are part of The OWU Connection -- the university's signature program to help students think big, go global, and get real hands-on experience in areas of interest. Congratulations, award recipients!
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Achievement (Other) - 2020 Feb 24

Dean's List Fall Semester 2019

Ohio Wesleyan University is pleased to announce its 2019 fall semester Dean's List. To qualify for OWU Dean's List recognition, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes. Congratulations, Bishops, on your outstanding academic achievement!
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Achievement (Other) - 2020 Jan 13

Students Complete Fall 2019 Study-Away Experiences

Nearly 40 Ohio Wesleyan University students completed study-away experiences during the 2019 fall semester. Ohio Wesleyan is committed to helping students study off campus as part of The OWU Connection, the university's signature program. The OWU Connection is designed to help students think big (understand issues from multiple academic disciplines), go global (gain international perspective), and get real (translate classroom knowledge into real-world experience). Congratulations to our study-away students!
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Dec 9

Ohio Wesleyan Awards 10 New Grants to Support OWU Connection Experiences

Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding 10 new Theory-to-Practice Grants to support student research, internship, service, and cultural-immersion opportunities throughout the world. The fall 2019 grants are part of The OWU Connection -- the university's signature program to help students think big, go global, and get real hands-on experience in areas of interest. Congratulations, award recipients!
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Nov 25

Dean's List Spring Semester 2019

Ohio Wesleyan University is pleased to announce its 2019 spring semester Dean's List. To qualify for OWU Dean's List recognition, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes. Congratulations, Bishops, on your outstanding academic achievement!
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Jun 3

Ohio Wesleyan Holds 2019 Student Symposium

Ohio Wesleyan University students presented research and creative work recently at OWU's 2019 Student Symposium. Congratulations to all of the participants!
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Apr 29

Ohio Wesleyan Awards 17 New Grants to Support OWU Connection Experiences

Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding 17 new Theory-to-Practice Grants to support student research, internship, service, and cultural-immersion opportunities throughout the world. The spring 2019 grants are part of The OWU Connection -- the university's signature program to help students think big, go global, and get real hands-on experience in areas of interest. Congratulations, award recipients!
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Apr 18
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