News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the December edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Please note the change in our regular schedule due to the holidays. The issue will be sent on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Consider submitting information regarding business items for the end of the fall semester/beginning of the spring semester and upcoming engagement, belonging, and leadership opportunities.
This monthly email communication is sent to all parents and families of current students and mimics the style and process of the OWU Daily. The open rate for this digest is fantastic, so if you have information for families, please utilize this tool!
So that you may plan for future submissions, below is the spring 2026 News for Families schedule:
Issue dates/Submission deadlines
Jan. 14, 2026 – Jan. 9 deadline
Feb. 4, 2026 – Jan. 30 deadline
March 4, 2026 – Feb. 27 deadline
April 1, 2026 – March 27 deadline (Commencement News Section)
May 6, 2026 – May 1 deadline (Commencement News Section)
June 3, 2026 – May 29 deadline
All posts should be submitted by an OWU faculty or staff member or a current student submitting on behalf of a university office. Content should be appropriate for all families of current students.
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Alumni & Family Engagement
Contact: Nancy Rutkowski at nbrutkow@owu.edu