July 2023
New Faculty
Ohio Wesleyan will welcome this fall seven assistant professors committed to preparing OWU students for successful, fulfilling lives and careers.
Invaluable Immersion
Baylin Bell ’25 (lower left) reflects on visiting Spain with classmates and professors to immerse herself in Spanish culture and language as part of the OWU Connection.
Black Women and Feminisms
Faith Deschamps ’24 (giving peace sign) completes coursework and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grant-supported research in Southern Africa.
A Capital Experience
Eleanor Luttman ’25 (left), Giorgi Bediashvili ’25, Callia Barwick ’24, and Meghan Means ’25 are studying and interning in D.C., learning from politician Larry Hogan (center) and others.
Helping HeartWorks
David Shakarashvili ’24 completes a data analytics internship with Mayo Clinic spin-off HeartWorks Inc., which focuses on cell-based products to cure congenital heart disease.
Goalie Scores
Paddy Colligan ’24 is interning as an operations assistant with the Columbus Crew Major League Soccer team. He helps ensure the stadium is game-ready.
Paying Dividends
Andrew Williamson ’25 is working as an accounts payable intern for a natural gas and electric distributer as he powers up his future in business and finance.
Helping Students Succeed
As director of Holistic Advising, Lauren Hensley will oversee the development and implementation of an advising program that goes beyond academics.
For the Records
Lee Richards is named OWU’s new registrar. In the role, he will maintain academic records and work to help students graduate successfully.
National Awards Nominee
Field hockey and women’s track & field athlete Veronica Hardman ’23 is selected to represent OWU and the NCAC for the 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year and the D3CA Women’s Sport Student-Athlete of the Year honors.
Men’s Lacrosse Landmark
Spencer Amacher ’25 becomes the first Battling Bishop men’s lacrosse player to be recognized by College Sports Communicators as an Academic All-American. An attacker, Amacher is named a third team, at-large selection.