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August 2021
Greener Energy
As part of OWU’s Summer Science Research Program, Myles Steed ’23 works on a green-energy project to improve the creation of a chemical used in hydrogen fuel cells.
Ponder & Play
Future doctor Cassandra Farber ’22 spends her summer working to create video games designed to train cognitive skills, such as thinking, remembering, and problem-solving.
Entrepreneurial Impact
Reese Little ’22 is the co-founder of 420Coin, a community-driven cryptocurrency created to support medical cannabis research and inspired by a friend paralyzed in a skiing accident.
Cleveland Connection
Ten students complete paid internships in Northeast Ohio – an opportunity made possible by Ohio Wesleyan’s partnership with the Summer on the Cuyahoga program.
Economics Management Fellows
OWU selects 14 first-year students as 2021-2022 Economics Management Fellows in recognition of their interest in business-related studies and their high potential for success.
Education Fellows
Ohio Wesleyan names 13 students as 2021-2022 Education Fellows. All of these high achievers are interested in teaching at the preschool, elementary, middle, or high school level.
Women’s Soccer Coach
Pat Ferguson is named head coach of the Battling Bishop women's soccer team. He previously coached at Wright State University from 2005-2021.
National Ranking
The OWU men’s soccer team is No. 13 in the preseason United Soccer Coaches Division III rankings. The team’s home opener is Sept. 10 vs. Muskingum.
An OWU Oasis
Ohio Wesleyan students celebrated being on campus with an “Oasis” party thrown by the Campus Programming Board. The event included water balloons, inflatables, food, and plenty of fun. (Photo by Paul Vernon)