Category Parent & Family Engagement

Help us recruit future Bishops and refer a student to OWU!

Do you know a high school-aged student who you think would be a great fit for OWU?  We encourage you to submit an OWU Referral Form for them.  This will get them on our mailing list (if they aren’t already) AND qualify…

Sept. 19 & 20 – OWU’s Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025!

Please mark your calendars for OWU Homecoming & Family Weekend on September 19 & 20!  You put the ‘family’ in Family Weekend! Join us for Pints with Profs, Bishop Fest, and lots of athletic events.  The Family Mixer and Information…

Join us for our Team OWU annual golf outing! ⛳️

We’re excited to invite you to kick off Homecoming & Family Weekend by participating in the Team OWU Golf Outing happening on Friday, September 19th at Mill Creek Golf Course in Delaware, OH! This event is a key athletic fundraiser…

OWU Near You – Continuing through Sept. 18!

Alumni, families, and friends have eagerly stepped up to host events, connecting Ohio Wesleyan alumni, family, & friends in places both familiar and new! And we could be near you soon! From unexpected pockets of Bishops in major cities to…

Join Us For Opening Convocation Ceremony

Ohio Wesleyan’s campus community will welcome the newest class of Bishops and family members to the Opening Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 4-5 p.m. outdoors on the Rock Quad. Campus leaders will share encouraging messages, and OWU…

Welcome Families of First-Gen Students!

Starting college can bring a mix of emotions for first-generation families: excitement, nervousness, pride, and uncertainty. That’s all normal. In just a few weeks, your student will begin learning how to manage a new environment: living with a roommate, navigating…

OWU Near You – Host an event in your town September 11-18!

The Office of Alumni, Family & Friends is seeking current OWU parents to host OWU Near You events in cities across the country during our celebration week of September 11-18, 2025! Hosting is simple – just choose a local venue and welcome…

Sept. 19 & 20 is OWU’s Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025!

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

Ohio Wesleyan’s Art Museum Hosting Two Exhibits Through June 29

Ohio Wesleyan University’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum is hosting two exhibits with special summer hours through June 29. The first of the free exhibits is “From Struggle to Strength: Inspiring Journeys of Central Ohio’s Refugee Community,” featuring portrait photographs…

Help Us Celebrate the Class of 2025!

As graduation approaches, join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this year’s seniors. Share a personal message of congratulations, encouragement, or a favorite memory on the official OWU Class of 2025 Kudoboard. You can even add photos or videos! 👉 Click…