December 2023
OWU in Review 2023
Before we see what’s in store for 2024, here’s a look back at some of Ohio Wesleyan University’s top news of 2023.
The year got off to a strong start with the announcement of Matt vandenBerg as our 17th president. (Shown here attending a behavioral endocrinology class with Evan Miller ’24 and Sammy Johnson ’25.)
The momentum kept building with OWU’s first symposium honoring Melvin Van Peebles ’53, the launch of the Bishop Elevate initiative, and the University’s best student-retention numbers in 14 years.
Cheers to a successful new year, Bishops!
'Transformational Growth'
OWU Leaders Across Borders participants, including students from 10 countries, gather in Northern Ireland for a five-day conference to explore international leadership.
Walking the Walk
Alyssa Markell ’26 (from left), Quinn Dachisen ’26, and Aaron Gonzales ’26 share the results of a walk audit conducted by their Introduction to Public Health class.
Economics + Culture
Fraternity brothers Kevin Fratz ’25 (from left), Kevin Zhou ’25, and Cooper Meek ’25 spend a semester studying an Economics + Culture curriculum in Spain.
‘An Opportunity to Grow’
Abbie Kline ’24 is planning a career in environmental consulting and sustainability that will draw upon lessons learned during her semester in Costa Rica.
Ready for the World
Michaela Alfano ’25 completes an internship in the Athletic Communications Office at New York University. She plans a career in the professional sports sector.
Eye-Opening Experience
Ali Dix ’24 explores Central Park while participating in the New York Arts Program. Dix completes three internships as part of the experience.
National Spotlight
Ohio Wesleyan is featured in Inside Higher Ed for its success in improving student retention with a goal of helping all students persist to graduation.
Means and Opportunity
Ohio Wesleyan awards over $54,800 in fall OWU Connection Grants to help students “Think Big, Do Good, Go Global, and Get Real.”
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‘Sustained Success’
Men’s soccer head coach Jay Martin’s first book is appropriately titled “Lessons from the Best Coach.” With 750+ victories, Martin is the winningest coach in NCAA history.
National Ranking
OWU is No. 23 in the season’s final United Soccer Coaches Division III men’s soccer rankings, following the team’s NCAA-record 44th Division III tournament appearance.
Volleyball All-American
Middle blocker Claire Solberg ’24 is named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association Division III All-America teams.
Men’s Soccer All-American
Brady West '25 is named to the United Soccer Coaches Division III All-America teams. A back, West is a third-team selection.
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