December 2024
OWU in Review 2024
Before we close the door on 2024, and before we dive into 2025, it’s time to recall some of the past year’s most memorable moments of all, including the April inauguration of President Matt vandenBerg. During the ceremony, his wife, Melissa, watches as he hugs their children, Jackson and Sylvia.
A ‘Critical’ Partner
Ohio Wesleyan earns its fourth – and largest – Choose Ohio First grant, receiving nearly $1.2 million for scholarships for Ohio students pursuing STEM degrees.
Earn and Learn
Ohio Wesleyan awards $61,500 in fall semester OWU Connection grants to support hands-on learning experiences that help students “Think Big, Do Good, Go Global, and Get Real.”
‘Challenges and Opportunities’
Giorgi Bediashvili ’25 attends the 2024 Athens Democracy Forum in Greece and shares his view on “Reimagining the Building Blocks of Democracy.”
‘Unbelievably Touching’
Thomas Stathulis ’25 (right) completes an internship in the finance department of Columbus, Ohio-based Pelotonia. The organization’s annual bicycle ride raises funds for cancer research.
Serious Fun
Lily Rekow ’26 combines her enjoyment of playing games with her academic interest in computer science through her 10-week research project, “Artificial Intelligence for Modern Board Games.”
Valuable Conversation
Anna Haines ’26 (left) and Andrew Williamson ’25 earn scholarships in recognition of the caliber of their networking skills at the Accounting Careers Leadership Academy.
Influential Appointment
Professor Chris Wolverton is newly appointed to the national Space Studies Board. Here, Wolverton mentors Andy Weisgerber ’27 in his research on plants and their response to gravity.
Ongoing Evolution
Alyssa Head ’24 (right) is the lead author on newly published research completed with four OWU co-authors including Ethan Livingston ’24 (left) and Professor Eric Gangloff.
Renovation Recognition
Natalie Doan ’03 (left), Schooley Caldwell’s Melinda Shah, and State Historic Preservation Officer Diana Welling tour Slocum Hall. Its renovation earns a Preservation Merit Award.
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Voter Recognition
The national ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge recognizes Ohio Wesleyan University as one of the Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting during 2024.
Phenomenal Fall
The latest OWU Magazine celebrates Jay Martin, talks to alumni who fell in love with ornithology, explores first-gen success, visits Barb Wiehe’s comfort zone, and more!
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Soccer All-American
Brady West ’25 is named to the United Soccer Coaches Division III All-America teams. He is a third-team All-America selection for the second consecutive season.
Catching Attention
Jake Smothers ’26 is named to the D3football.com All-Region IV teams. Smothers, who led the NCAC Conference in interceptions, is a second-team all-region selection.
All-Sports Race
Ohio Wesleyan currently is in fourth place in the NCAC All-Sports title chase. To earn the spot, the Bishops posted finishes of third or better in four fall sports.
Driving Moments of Joy & Celebration!
This holiday season, we’re putting a unique twist on tradition with President Matt vandenBerg in the driver's seat! Our holiday video takes a playful spin on Cash Cab, in a sleigh full of OWU swag. Check out Dr. v’s Trivia Taxi!
January’s OWU Events
Plan to attend these
community happenings
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2025 MLK Commemoration
‘From Root to Fruit’
Jan. 20, 2025
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2025 Economic Outlook Conference
What’s in store in the new year?
Jan. 28, 2025
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Winter Community Day
Join the Bishop Backers
Feb. 22, 2025
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