October 2023
Improving Outcomes
Ohio Wesleyan is celebrating its highest student retention numbers in 14 years and continuing to develop and implement systems that help students succeed in the classroom and persist to graduation.
Mental Nourishment
Nuri Craig ’25 explores food availability and fitness culture during an OWU Connection experience in Southern Africa – and sees giraffes, too!
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Universität Adventure
After completing German classes at Ohio Wesleyan, Nick Mankowski ’25 spends his summer studying in Berlin to further his language studies.
Immersed in Italy
OWU student-athlete Avery Panozzo ’25 spends her summer living in Florence and studying Italy’s art and culture. Her trip includes a visit to the Colosseum.
Spotlight Program
Morgan Scott ’25 (center) tutors children through the Bishop Scholars program, recognized for effectiveness by the Ohio Department of Education.
2023 Connection Conference
Aryaka Tickoo ’26 discusses her experience as part of the second annual OWU Connection Conference. The event includes more than 50 sessions.
Creating Scientists
Aubrey Gerhardt ’25 (left) is among the students sharing their findings at OWU’s 31st annual Patricia Belt Conrades Summer Science Research Symposium.
EPIIC Endeavor
Ohio Wesleyan earns a three-year National Science Foundation grant to help prepare students for futures in high-demand STEM fields.
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Latham Bishop Ventures
Kennedy Watkins ’25 (right) runs her own business, Gilded Teas. The Latham Bishop Ventures program helps students with their entrepreneurial ventures.
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Distinguished New Teacher
Assistant professor Ashley Kennard is honored by the Ohio Communication Association with its 2023 Distinguished New Teacher Award.
‘A Perfect Fit’
Christopher Yates brings “a full palette of exciting ideas and skills” to his role as director of OWU’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum.
Unbeaten!
The OWU field hockey team wins its latest battle to remain unbeaten with a 13-0 season record. The team, including midfielder Grace Ammon ’27, plays again Oct. 21.
Hall of Famers
Pamela Bledsoe Malone ’82 accepts the Dr. Robert M. Strimer Honor Award from Athletics Director Doug Zipp at a ceremony that saw 10 sports standouts inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame.
A Bishop Bonanza
Ohio Wesleyan’s Homecoming & Family Weekend draws more than 800 Bishops and friends to campus and sees football and men’s and women’s soccer victories!
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