Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University has selected 13 students as 2021-2022 Education Fellows. The four-year fellowships are awarded each fall by Ohio Wesleyan's Department of Education to first-year students with a high potential for success at the university and a stated interest in teaching at the pre-school, elementary, middle, or high school level. Congratulations to OWU's newest Education Fellows!

Ohio Wesleyan's Department of Economics and Business and the university's Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship have selected 14 students as 2020-2021 Economics Management Fellows. Congratulations to OWU's newest fellows!

Ohio Wesleyan University is awarding 10 incoming first-year students with Choose Ohio First (COF) scholarships to support them in pursuing bachelor's degrees in the STEM fields of science (including medicine), technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each scholarship is worth up to $22,000, if the recipients continue to pursue STEM degrees throughout their OWU careers. Congratulations to Ohio Wesleyan's inaugural COF scholarship winners!

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!

Ohio Wesleyan University held a combined 176th and 177th commencement ceremony May 29, celebrating its Classes of 2020 and 2021 and the students who persevered during a pandemic with "creativity, ingenuity, and profound commitment." The ticketed event was held outdoors in Ohio Wesleyan's historic Selby Stadium Congratulations and best wishes to Ohio Wesleyan's newest alumni. OWU is proud of you!

Ohio Wesleyan University has invited 19 students into its chapter of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society this spring. Phi Eta Sigma recognizes first-year students who achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or better during their first semester and who also are in the upper 20 percent of their class. (Due to COVID-19, both first- and second-year students qualifying for this honor were invited to join the chapter simultaneously.) Founded in 1923, Phi Eta Sigma is the nation's oldest and largest honor society for first-year college and university students in all disciplines. Its motto is "Knowledge is Power." Congratulations to all of the new members!

Ohio Wesleyan University inducted new members into its Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa during a virtual ceremony May 28. The new inductees join a national academic honor society that counts 17 U.S. presidents, 42 Supreme Court justices, and more than 140 Nobel laureates among its members. Nationwide, only 10 percent of all U.S. colleges and universities have Phi Beta Kappa chapters, and each of the 290 chapters selects only 10 percent of its graduates to join annually through a highly selective, merit-based invitation process. Congratulations to OWU's newest Phi Beta Kappa inductees!

Ohio Wesleyan awards Baran Fellowships annually to help students pursue their graduate school and career goals. The recipients receive financial awards to support educational programs, internships, or other initiatives to make them more competitive candidates for graduate school admission and prestigious post-graduate fellowships, such as Fulbright Scholarships. Congratulations, 2021 Baran Fellowship recipients!

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!

Ohio Wesleyan University's Golden Bishop Awards are presented each academic year to recognize students for outstanding achievements in leadership and community service. Congratulations to all of the very deserving 2020-2021 Golden Bishops!

The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University has selected six students for admittance into its fall class of Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars. The competitive program is open to sophomores who have demonstrated strong academic performance, leadership in campus or community service organizations, and potential for achievement in business or as an entrepreneur. Corns Scholars receive $5,000 scholarships during both their junior and senior years. The program is designed to help them "combine classroom knowledge with the spontaneity of daily business applications and challenges, putting them a step ahead in the business world with future employers." Congratulations to these business-savvy Bishops!

Ohio Wesleyan University's Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship has selected six students as its 2021 Latham Entrepreneurial Scholars -- and future business trailblazers. The scholars take special classes, receive funds to support an internship, and develop their own entrepreneurial venture. Congratulations, Latham Scholars!

The uniqueness of their artwork and the extraordinary conditions under which it was created has inspired "Unprecedented," this year's annual exhibition by Ohio Wesleyan University's graduating fine arts majors. The 2021 senior show will debut with a virtual reception at 5 p.m. May 1 and be on display at OWU's Richard M. Ross Art Museum from May 2 through May 28. Congratulations, OWU artists!

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!

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!

Ohio Wesleyan University is proud to announce its fall 2020 graduates. Congratulations and best wishes to Ohio Wesleyan's newest alumni. OWU is proud of you!

Ohio Wesleyan University is pleased to announce its 2020 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!

Ohio Wesleyan's Department of Economics and Business and the university's Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship have selected 16 students as 2020-2021 Economics Management Fellows. Congratulations to OWU's newest fellows!

Ohio Wesleyan University is welcoming more than 130 first- and second-year students into its Leland F. and Helen Schubert Honors Program. To be invited to join the selective program, incoming students are required to have a minimum 3.6 high school GPA when admitted to the university. Second-year students must have achieved at least a 3.5 GPA while at Ohio Wesleyan. The Honors Program provides students with a mentored pathway through their studies to help them develop skills in creative inquiry, pursue advanced topics within and across academic disciplines, and master complex analytical and research skills. Congratulations to OWU's newest Honors Program scholars!

Ohio Wesleyan University is proud to announce its summer 2020 graduates. Congratulations and best wishes to Ohio Wesleyan's newest alumni. OWU is proud of you!

Ohio Wesleyan University students shared the results of their 2020 summer science research projects Sept. 21 during the university's first online and 28th annual Patricia Belt Conrades Summer Science Research Symposium. The students presented information and answered questions about their mentored research during the virtual symposium. The presentations are available online at www.owu.edu/ssrp2020. Congratulations, presenters!

Ohio Wesleyan University has welcomed 16 first-year students into its Global Scholars Program in recognition of their potential for high academic achievement and passion for international issues. The selective four-year scholars program is part of Ohio Wesleyan's Global Studies Institute, a hub where faculty and students from the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts come together to explore issues from all academic disciplines and work toward real-world solutions. Congratulations to OWU's newest Global Scholars!

Ohio Wesleyan University has selected 18 students as 2020-2021 Education Fellows. The four-year fellowships are awarded each fall by Ohio Wesleyan's Department of Education to first-year students with a high potential for success at the university and a stated interest in teaching at the pre-school, elementary, middle, or high school level. Congratulations to OWU's newest Education Fellows!

Ohio Wesleyan University tapped 12 students this spring for membership in the Mortar Board national honor society. Mortar Board recognizes students with senior standing for exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service. The honor society, founded in 1918, also "provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities, and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community." Congratulations to the 2020 Mortar Board members!

Ohio Wesleyan University is proud to announce its Class of 2020 graduates. Congratulations and best wishes to Ohio Wesleyan's newest alumni. OWU is proud of you!

Ohio Wesleyan University's Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship has selected six students as its 2020 Latham Entrepreneurial Scholars -- and future business trailblazers. Congratulations, scholars!

Ohio Wesleyan University honored its outstanding 2019-2020 student-athletes at the 16th annual Dale J. Bruce Scholar-Athlete Awards ceremony. The virtual celebration, held April 23, recognized Battling Bishop athletes from Ohio Wesleyan's 25 varsity sports for their academic and athletic successes. Congratulations, Bishops!

The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University has selected six students for admittance into its fall class of Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars. The competitive program is open to sophomores who have demonstrated strong academic performance, leadership in campus or community service organizations, and potential for achievement in business or as an entrepreneur. Corns Scholars receive $5,000 scholarships during both their junior and senior years. The program is designed to help the students "combine classroom knowledge with the spontaneity of daily business applications and challenges, putting them a step ahead in the business world with future employers." Congratulations to these business-savvy Bishops!

The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University has selected eight students as 2020-2021 Accounting Fellows. Being selected for the competitive program gives the fellows access to enhanced internship, research, and other opportunities. Congratulations!

Ohio Wesleyan University inducted new members into its Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa during a virtual ceremony May 8. The new inductees join a national academic honor society that counts 17 U.S. presidents, 41 Supreme Court justices, and more than 140 Nobel laureates among its members. Nationwide, only 10 percent of all U.S. colleges and universities have Phi Beta Kappa chapters, and each of the 290 chapters selects only 10 percent of its graduates to join annually through a highly selective, merit-based invitation process. Congratulations to OWU's newest Phi Beta Kappa inductees!