Category Parent & Family Engagement

2025 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium

Parents and families are welcome to attend Ohio Wesleyan University’s 2025 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium from March 28 to 30, 2025. The event’s keynote speaker, Ericka Alexander, is an accomplished actress, trailblazing activist, entrepreneur, creator, producer, and director and one of…

Save the Date for OWU Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025!

Please mark your calendars for OWU Homecoming & Family Weekend on September 19 & 20, 2025! You put the ‘family’ in Family Weekend – looking forward to seeing you there. Follow the HFW page for future updates – It’s Going to…

We Are OWU Has a New Look!

We’re giving our annual day of giving campaign, We Are OWU, a fresh, bold look—meet our brand-new logo! Featuring the beloved University Hall tower, it’s ready to help us make an even bigger impact together. We Are OWU is your chance…

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…

Exciting News: OWU Referral Award for Prospective Students!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! In recognition of the incredible support we’ve received from our alumni, (over 30% of this year’s incoming class was referred by an OWU alum), we are expanding the Alumni Referral Award into…

OWU Admission Team is on the road!

Fall travel season is upon us, and the Office of Admission recruitment team is out and about, visiting high schools and attending college fairs all around the country (and the world)! We love connecting with as many prospective students and…

WOW Weekend November 8 & 9: Register now and attend with your OWU student!

WOW Weekend is a biennial gathering for Ohio Wesleyan women to connect on campus, providing the opportunity to join in conversations and activities that promote leadership, perseverance, and empowerment.  WOW creates meaningful connections between those who attend, leading to greater engagement, networking/mentorship opportunities,…

Join the Alumni/Parent Admission Recruitment Team!

For over 50 years, the Alumni/Parent Admission Recruitment Team program has served as a network of alumni and parent volunteers 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…