What Matters
The Architecture of OWU's Ascent
Building on its positive momentum, Ohio Wesleyan will announce a bold reimagining of its role in higher education this fall. President Matt vandenBerg discusses what's to come.
Summer 2026 OWU Magazine
The Pivot
Ohio Wesleyan will lead you where you never expected to go. For many alumni, the detour is the point.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Annual Giving
This issue marks a century of annual giving at Ohio Wesleyan. While much has changed at the university, the collective power of alumni giving remains a constant force, propelling Bishops to their futures.
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Comfort Zones
A trusty dog named Kerouac, deep discussions with students in Merrick Hall, and contemplations on what it means to cause "Good Trouble"—these are some of the elements that create Paul Dean's Comfort Zone.
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Gifts and Gratitude
You've heard it said that no one can live forever. But Bruce Alton '61 challenges that notion through his philanthropy and devotion to preserving the legacy of Bryce Collier '60.
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From the JAYwalk
Includes:
A Divine 9 Celebration, Goldwater Scholar, and Conrades School of Engineering.
Teaching Moment
Seeing the Frame
This unique workshop showcases learning that defines OWU: collaborative, reflective, and grounded in real-world relevance.
Alumni Happenings
Includes:
2025 Homecoming & Family Weekend, 2025 Reunion Weekend, OWU Near You, OWU Holiday Parties, and 2026 Reunion Weekend.
Faculty Notes
Includes:
Kira Bailey, Josie Bair, Paul Dean, Lauren Hensley, David Johnson, Sarah Kaka, Donald Lateiner, Chris Modica, Shari Stone-Mediatore, Chris Wolverton, and Julide Yazar.
Alumni Profile
A Brighter Spectrum
Sarah Kovit Hanna '07 has founded a nonprofit that is building a more supportive, inclusive world for children with autism and their families.
Alumni Profile
Switching Solutions: Trading Numbers for Speech Pathology
Mary Lou Brecht Johnson '73 has published a book to guide parents trying to help their young children talk or talk better.
In Memoriam
Ohio Wesleyan remembers three OWU Life Trustees, who each left an indelible legacy of leadership that forever changed the university.
A gift from Cleo Ritz Schimmel '62 and Paul Schimmel '62 made landscape renovations at the Schimmel/Conrades Science Center possible, including seating and the use of native plants. Kimberly Mercurio '81 is the landscape architect. (Photo by Mark Schmitter '12)
While the rest of the world slows down, the academic heart of campus continues to thrive as students pursue their goals with purpose and determination at Slocum Hall. (Photo by Corey Nolen)