Category Campus Life & Academics

Liberal arts degrees are the best degrees!

Families, I have a 13-year old daughter who never goes anywhere without her pink Stanley hydroflask. I joke with her, “you must be the most hydrated person in America.” We all know that the science largely suggests drink water! And…

Commencement Travel & Accommodations – Book Soon!

Families of seniors, it’s time to start thinking and planning for an unforgettable weekend! Commencement Day is Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 1 p.m. Here are some resources to help with travel and accommodations as you plan to celebrate your…

RA Position Opens Nov. 11 – A Great Leadership Opportunity!

Residential Life will open the Resident Assistant (RA) position for applications for the 2025-2026 academic year on November 11th! This role offers an excellent leadership opportunity for students interested in campus involvement, developing community-building skills, and making a positive impact.…

Winter Sports Begin

The Battling Bishops winter sports season is underway!  Check out all schedules, rosters, stories and scores for Swimming, Basketball, Indoor Track, Tennis and Wrestling on our website www.battlingbishops.com Be sure to follow all our teams on social media as well for…

Fall & Winter Sports Updates

Battling Bishops Athletics is finishing up our fall sports seasons with many teams in the hunt for NCAC Tournament opportunities.  To see how our Field Hockey, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Volleyball and Cross Country Teams are doing, check our website…

November 13th – Study Abroad/ Away Q&A

Is your student considering studying off-campus (abroad or domestic) next semester or at any point during their time at OWU, please consider attending Study Away Q&A (virtual)! We will provide a brief overview of the Steps to Study Away and ample time for family members & students to ask questions about…

Siemer Family Foundation Awards Funding for Bishop Scholars Tutoring Program

The Siemer Family Foundation generously awarded a $20,ooo grant to support OWU’s Bishop Scholar Tutoring Program at Columbus Bilingual Academy North (CBAN). The Bishop Scholars Program is an innovative approach to provide both an experiential teaching and learning experience, while also engaging…

Preparing for Room Inspections Over Thanksgiving & Winter Breaks

As your student prepares for Thanksgiving and winter breaks, we want to share some common inspection issues that Residential Life will be checking to ensure rooms are left safe and secure. Encourage your student to: Clean Up: All food should…