May 2023
‘Lead Well, OWU’
Brigadier General Deydre Smyth Teyhen ’93 gives the keynote address at OWU’s 179th commencement, urging the new alumni to “make the future brighter for the next generation.”
Studying in Spain
Future physician Mo Cartnal ’24 visits the Palace of the Kings of Navarre of Olite during her semester abroad as part of OWU’s Pamplona Program.
Archaeology in Ireland
Helena von Sadovsky ’24 spends a semester studying in Ireland and says, “I would do it all a thousand times over for the experiences I had.”
‘Genius’ Results
Bavneet Singh ’25 completes a 13-week internship with the digital wellness platform Movement Genius and is invited to continue his work for the California company during the summer.
Healthy Aging
Brooke Hall ’23 and Luke Przybys ’26 present the results of joint Health & Human Kinetics and Psychology research at the Ohio Public Health Association Conference.
Big Apple Adventure
Dyna Bresson ’24 completes an internship at New Perspectives Theatre Company during her semester in the New York Arts Program.
Teaching in Tanzania
Professor Randy Quaye earns his third Fulbright Scholar Award to teach and conduct health care research in Tanzania in East Africa.
Smart Celebration
Jose Mancilla ’23 discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT with Aadarsha Gopala Reddy ’23 (right) at OWU’s Spring Student Symposium. Over 100 students present at the event.
Opportune Investments
Ohio Wesleyan awards more than $60,700 in Theory-to-Practice Grants during spring semester to help students complete signature OWU Connection experiences.
Expanding Understanding
Five Ohio Wesleyan students earn Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grants to support projects including restoring the outdoor amphitheater mural, shown during its creation in 2014.
Competitive Candidates
Blake Johnson ’24, Ireland Nowak ’24, and Karli Walsh ’24 earn Baran Fellowships to fund projects to make them stronger candidates for graduate school.
Accounting Fellows
Nine Bishops are tapped for the 2023-2024 Accounting Fellows program, giving them access to enhanced internship, research, and other career-focused opportunities.
2023 Corns Scholars
Eight students will become Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars this fall in recognition of their academic and leadership skills and potential for business success.
Phi Eta Sigma Inductees
Ohio Wesleyan inducts six Class of 2026 students into its chapter of Phi Eta Sigma – the nation’s oldest and largest honor society for first-year college students.
Phi Beta Kappa Inductees
Ohio Wesleyan inducts 23 graduating seniors into Phi Beta Kappa – the nation’s oldest academic honor society. Only 10 percent of all U.S. colleges have PBK chapters.
Golden Bishop Awards
Recipients of Ohio Wesleyan’s 2022-2023 Golden Bishop Awards are accomplished leaders who have made a positive difference on campus and beyond.
Dale Bruce Awards
Field hockey and women’s track & field athlete Veronica Hardman ’23 earns the Presidential Award, the highest honor bestowed annually at OWU’s scholar-athlete awards event.
Baseball Bosses
Designated hitter Zane Vitense ’26 (shown) is named North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Newcomer of the Year. He and outfielder Sammy Stoner ’25 are second-team All-NCAC selections, and shortstop D.J. Neff ’23 is a third-team all-league choice.
Women’s Lacrosse Leaders
Defender Sarah Hanley ’23 (shown) is named NCAC Defensive Player of the Year. She and Grace Egan ’23 are first-team All-NCAC selections, Sophia DelGallo ’24 and Abby Markowitz ’25 are second-team all-conference picks, and Abbie Grogan ’26 and Nicole Klabus ’24 are third-team all-league choices. Paige Messersmith, Rachael Yoho, and Patricia Ryan are named NCAC Coaching Staff of the Year.
National Qualifiers
Women’s track and field athletes Khloe Dubenion ’23, Peyton Howell ’23, and Ari McPheters ’23 earn spots to compete in New York in the NCAA Division III championship meet.
NCAC All-Sports Ranking
Ohio Wesleyan finishes in third place in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) All-Sports title chase, compiling 60½ points and posting finishes of third or better in four spring sports.
A Great Weekend
Members of the OWU Class of 1973 have a groovy time participating in the Parade of Classes as they celebrate their 50th reunion with other ’3 and ’8 Bishop alumni. (Photo by Paul Vernon)
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