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May 2020
OWU Class of 2020
Ohio Wesleyan’s newest alumni are remarkable, resilient, and ready for whatever challenges come their way. Congratulations to the OWU Class of 2020!
‘OWU Love Runs So Deep’
Carolyn Hardin Smith ’56 supported granddaughter Maddie Penn ’20 by wearing an OWU T-shirt every day after classes went online in March until what would have been Penn’s graduation day.
The March Continues
Mallorie Watts ’22 reflects on OWU Travel-Learning Course trip to Mississippi and Alabama to develop a better understanding of social justice and activism.
‘Becoming Visible’
OWU’s graduating fine arts majors create a first-of-its-kind online senior exhibition featuring pieces chosen by a jury of fine arts faculty.
‘Past to Present’
An Ohio Wesleyan class curates an online art exhibit highlighting OWU’s evolution in academics, student life, local places, and extracurricular activities.
Golden Bishops
Ohio Wesleyan honors students for their outstanding leadership and community service during the 2019-2020 academic year.
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Honoring Scholar-Athletes
Ahmed Hamed ’20 earns the Presidential Award, OWU’s highest honor, at the 16th annual Dale J. Bruce Scholar-Athlete Awards.
Phi Beta Kappa Induction
OWU inducts 23 graduating seniors into its Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest, most prestigious academic honor society.
Greek Awards
Ohio Wesleyan honors 2019’s outstanding fraternity and sorority leaders, including members of the year Mickey Rice ’20 and Nevin Horne ’20.
Mortar Board
Ohio Wesleyan inducts 12 students into the Mortar Board national honor society, which ‘encourages lifelong contributions to the global community.’
Business Intelligence
Ohio Wesleyan’s 2020 class of Latham Entrepreneurial Scholars seeks to become the next generation of business trailblazers.
Accounting Fellows
Eight Ohio Wesleyan students are selected for the Woltemade Center’s competitive 2020-2021 Accounting Fellows program.
Business-Savvy Bishops
OWU’s new Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars are incoming sophomores with a strong potential for success as business leaders and entrepreneurs.
New Vice President
Ohio Wesleyan appoints Maura Donahue as its new vice president for finance and administration and treasurer.
Provost Appointed
Ohio Wesleyan names Karlyn Crowley to oversee academic operations as the University’s new provost.
Ancient Arabia
Classics professor Lee Fratantuono’s new book, ‘Roman Conquests: Mesopotamia and Arabia,’ explores Rome’s expansion into the Middle East.
Bradford Milligan Hall
OWU’s first student apartment building is being named Bradford Milligan Hall in honor of Kathryn Bradford Milligan ’83 and John Milligan ’83 and their families.
All-America Honors
Cirrus Robinson ’20 and Courtney Owens ’21 earn All-America honors for the 2020 NCAA Division III indoor track & field season.
CoSIDA Recognition
Aimee Duckworth ’21 and Canyon McWilliams ’20 are named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District® VII softball and baseball teams.
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