Category Parent & Family Engagement

Support Our Student-Athletes During Bishops for Bishops! 🏆

Bishops for Bishops is our annual giving event dedicated to supporting our student-athletes, and we’re inviting every parent to be a part of it! From April 6-9th, we aim to reach 850 donors amongst our 24 varsity teams! Every gift directly…

Squirrels to Scholarships: Celebrating the Success of We Are OWU

Thank you for fueling the momentum of We Are OWU! While we are still finalizing the official totals, preliminary results are inspiring: 900+ donors contributed over $760,000 to support our students. When Bishops unite, the impact is felt across campus through milestones like: Maximum Impact: Donors…

Parent & Family Survey—Send us your thoughts by March 13!

The Office of Alumni & Family Engagement is interested in your ideas and opinions. As we plan for the future, we want to ensure your parent/family experience meets your needs.  Please use this link to complete the Family survey by Friday, March 13. Our team will use…

We Are OWU: The Power of Parents

At Ohio Wesleyan, giving back is the “OWU Way.” Join us for We Are OWU on February 18–19. For 1,842 minutes, we aim to reach 1,000 donors and ignite possibilities for every Bishop. You see your student’s growth firsthand. You know that behind every late-night…

When Taking the Scenic Route Ignites Possibilities

How do you combine Biology, Economics, and Podcasting? Just ask junior, McCalister Klinzing. From the basketball court to the mountains of Italy, McCalister is applying his OWU education to “ignite possibility” through his podcast, The Scenic Route, at the intersection of…

Ohio Wesleyan Near You Returns September 9-17, 2026!

OWU Near You returns this September, and the Bishop community is already gearing up! From bustling metropolises to quiet hometowns, this special week is all about bringing OWU Bishops together for easy, casual gatherings. Our volunteer hosts (alumni, parents/families) organize low-stress get-togethers…

Join the Alumni/Parent Admission Recruitment Team!

The Alumni/Parent Admission Recruitment Team program is a network of alumni and parent volunteers who are passionate about the future of Ohio Wesleyan. A/PART members write postcards to prospective students, volunteer at college fairs in their area, serve as resources to prospective and admitted…

Save the date for We Are OWU!

Mark your calendars! The Ohio Wesleyan community is coming together for We Are OWU on February 18-19, 2026. This is our chance to celebrate and support the university we love. Want to make an even bigger impact? Join the Crew! We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to…

Celebrate the holidays with Alumni & Family Engagement!

Join us at a party near you! It’s the most wonderful time of the year as Ohio Wesleyan families, alumni, and friends come together to celebrate the season! Join us at a holiday gathering near you and connect with others from the Ohio…

OWU Winter Sports

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. For Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops athletic streaming video and live stats, visit…