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July 2021
Our Best Shot
Ohio Wesleyan faculty share why they are vaccinated and why they hope you are, too. We think COVID-19 inoculation is our best shot for a successful fall semester.
Safety & Scholarships
Ohio Wesleyan adds 50 openings for new students who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and who want to attend a university that requires vaccination.
Transfer Pathways
OWU joins a new consortium of independent colleges creating transfer pathways to help community college students earn four-year bachelor’s degrees.
Diagnosing Diseases
Hien Ngoc Mai ’22 is assisting with medical research at Washington University School of Medicine. The work involves developing biomarkers to help diagnose neurodegenerative diseases.
STEM Scholarships
Ohio Wesleyan awards 10 incoming students with Choose Ohio First scholarships to support them in pursuing OWU bachelor’s degrees in the STEM fields.
Recipes for Success
Lauren Mussenden ’22 (left) and Leigh Stavar ’22 enjoy the meal they make in one of their Foodie Friday videos. The Cooking Matters interns show people how to make healthy, affordable meals.
Front of Mind
Andrew Wilson ’13 (left) and Fine Arts professor Jon Quick install Wilson’s “Back Porch” monument. Inspired by the House of Black Culture, the sculpture brings OWU Black lives front of mind.
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A New Chapter
Built as Ohio Wesleyan’s library, Slocum Hall begins a new chapter as it undergoes an $11.25 million, donor-funded renovation to add modern amenities and redefine its future.
‘A Solid Liberal Arts Education’
Ohio Wesleyan is listed in the “Fiske Guide to Colleges 2022,” identifying OWU as one of the nation’s “best and most interesting” schools.
Academic All-America
Ashley Smiley ’22 is named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America women’s soccer team. A team forward, Smiley also is named a third-team Academic All-America selection.
Assistant A.D.
Colin Parker is OWU’s new assistant director of athletics for facilities and event management. Previously, he was game-day administrator for Eastern Illinois University.
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