The Woltemade Center

The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurship, a pivotal center at Ohio Wesleyan since 1985, offers students a variety of unique opportunities to learn how business really works.

Our mission is to enhance academic programs and provide real world opportunities to create future generations of business and world leaders.

Celebrating 35 Years!

What makes us unique

The Center allows us to provide holistic programs delivered by a variety of experts including professors, business leaders, and alumni, in and outside of the classroom, to students and community members.

What you can expect from us

Co-curricular relevant, dynamic and current programming that meets the modern expectations and needs of the students with the purpose of serving as a recruiting tool for the department and university. 

Philosophy of The Center

To provide access to resources, knowledge, and experiences that will enhance and improve upon a strong liberal arts education.

We value

Innovation, relevance, collaboration, ethical business practices, and study.

We make a difference 

By providing resources and opportunities to put theory into practice, connecting students to the real world.

Pathways to a career

The Woltemade Center and The OWU Connection provides the ideal mix of broad knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and practical experience to prepare you for your first job and a successful career. Read about our graduating seniors and where they're heading next!