May 2026
‘The World Needs You’
Ohio Wesleyan’s Class of 2026 celebrates their graduation May 9. Actor and entrepreneur Mary McCann tells the new alumni to 'create the life that you imagine.' (Photo by Paul Vernon)
Moving Boldly Forward
President Matt vandenBerg appoints Dr. Trevor M. Bates as OWU’s first Vice President for Advancement and Strategic Ventures.
Discovery on Display
More than 100 students present at the OWU Student Symposium, highlighting the breadth, depth, and quality of work produced during the academic year.
A Greater Mission
Ohio Wesleyan students work together in service through Circle K International. They recently earned awards at the CKI Ohio District Convention for their efforts to help others.
Creating Community
OWU’s Model United Nations team “debated their ideas, quickly brainstormed solutions, and formed strong connections with students from all around the country.”
Westwood Fellows
OWU selects nine students as its first group of Westwood Real Estate and Community Development Fellows – the next generation of community builders.
Awe-Sum Success
OWU names 13 students as 2026-2027 Accounting and Finance Fellows. They earn access to enhanced internship, research, and other opportunities.
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Corns Scholars
Ohio Wesleyan selects 12 students for its competitive Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars Program. The scholars have strong potential for achievement in these areas.
Creating Their Paths
Three OWU students earn spring Baran Fellowships to fund projects to make them stronger candidates for graduate school admission and post-graduate fellowships.
Phi Beta Kappa Inductees
Ohio Wesleyan welcomes 40 graduating seniors into its Eta Chapter of the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society.
Mortar Board Members
OWU taps eight students for membership in the Mortar Board national honor society, which “encourages lifelong contributions to the global community.”
Successful Season
The Battling Bishop men’s lacrosse team advances to the first round of the NCAA Division III championship, concluding a successful 11-7 season at Selby Stadium.
NCAC Honors
Men’s lacrosse players Henry Ross ’27, Trey Weber ’26, and Noah Citek ’26 are named NCAC Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Specialist of the Year, respectively.
All-Region Accolades
Women’s lacrosse defender Abbie Grogan ’26 earns first team, all-region honors for the Great Lakes Region from the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association.
Run, Jump, Win!
The Bishops will compete at the NCAA DIII Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships in the men's high jump, women's 100-meter hurdles, and women's 4x100-meter relay.
Reunion Weekend 2026
OWU’s Reunion Weekend proved the Bishop bond only strengthens with time, as generations of graduates gathered May 15-17 to celebrate their shared history, invest in OWU's future, and parade their stuff!
‘Uncharted Land’ at the Ross
See never-before-shown landscapes
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Summer Skywatches at Perkins
Plan to visit the Place for Space!
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