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In the News: Ohio Wesleyan’s U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition

Ohio Wesleyan University launched its new U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition on July 1. Open to entrepreneurs of all ages and from all locations, it is the largest business plan competition in Ohio, with a total prize package of nearly a half-million…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: The Apartments

The Apartments  noun, place ntz/ “The Apartments” refers to Ohio Wesleyan’s Bradford Milligan Hall, a 124-bed senior-student apartment building with four, six, and eight-bedroom units. Each apartment features a full kitchen, two full bathrooms, a large living room, and individual air-temperature…

Discover Delaware: The Backstretch

“The atmosphere is so much fun to be in, and it’s a great place to just chill and hang out with friends” – Sydney Vernadakis ’25 The Backstretch, 14 S Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015 (2-minute walk from campus) The…

i³ Video of the Week: Dark Matter and the OWU Connection

Meet Bob Harmon, Ohio Wesleyan’s Professor of Physics & Astronomy. Watch Dr. Harmon’s mini-lecture titled “Dark Matter and the OWU Connection.” Dr. Harmon’s lecture is part of OWU’s signature event, i³: Ideas. Insight. Imagination. In 2024-2025, we anticipate the eighth…

New Student Housing Assignments & Questions

If you haven’t already done so, log in to the Res Life Portal to review your housing assignment, meal plan, and roommate information. Meal plans can be changed any time through the 10th day of class this fall term.  If…

Please Complete Required “Student Media Consent” Form Today

Ohio Wesleyan shares Dean’s List, Graduation, and other OWU accomplishments with your hometown news media and with you and your parents/guardians via email. Please log out of any personal Gmail user-profiles and then use your owu.edu email address to complete…

Help Create the Soundtrack for the Class of 2028 Playlist!

We are making an OWU Class of 2028 Spotify Playlist and need YOUR help! Submit your three favorite songs you love listening to right now. The top 28 songs submitted by you and your classmates will be added to your very own OWU Class of…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: C-Store

C-Store  noun, place /see-stor/ “C-Store” is the students’ abbreviation for The Bishop Market (our on-campus Convenience Store) located on the first floor of Bradford Milligan Hall. Students can frequent C-Store and use their Dining Dollars (or cash/credit) for popular snack and…

Discover Delaware: Amato’s Woodfired Pizza

“I like Amato’s because it is within walking distance of campus, and the food is very tasty and affordable for students.” – Hannah Jones ’26 Amato’s Wood Fired Pizza, 6 S Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015 (2-minute walk from campus)…

i³ Video of the Week: Identity Building in Daily Practice

Meet Vanessa Hildebrand, Ohio Wesleyan’s Associate Professor of Sociology-Anthropology. Watch Dr. Hildebrand’s mini-lecture titled “Identity Building in Daily Practice.” Dr. Hildebrand’s lecture is part of OWU’s signature event, i³: Ideas. Insight. Imagination. In 2024-2025, we anticipate the eighth season of…