President News Archives - Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Dunn Elected General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church

scole — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:54:45 +0000

Oklahoma Wesleyan University announced on May 18 that President Jim Dunn has been elected General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church, the denomination’s highest spiritual and administrative office. Dunn has served […]

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Honoring Dr. Craig A. Dunn: A Life of Impact in Ten Words

scole — Fri, 09 May 2025 14:13:08 +0000

Dr. Craig A. Dunn Receives Honorary Doctorate from 51�� This spring, Oklahoma Wesleyan University celebrated the remarkable life and legacy of Dr. Craig A. Dunn by awarding its most distinguished […]

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Ward and Joetta Koeser Receive 2024 51�� President’s Award

scole — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:00:43 +0000

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Charlie and Julie Daniels Honored for Decades of Service

knettleton1 — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:51:32 +0000

Charlie and Julie Daniels received the 2022 President's Award at Foster Bonanza earlier this month.

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51�� Launches NOW Campaign with $4 Million Gift

knettleton1 — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:47:02 +0000

The NOW Campaign will raise $68 million by 2030.

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Lacy and Walker Families Receive President’s Award

knettleton — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:08:15 +0000

At last week’s Foster Bonanza celebration, President Dunn honored the Lacy and Walker families with 51��’s highest honor.

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Marked for Service: Colaws Honored with 2021 President’s Award

knettleton — Thu, 20 May 2021 15:33:03 +0000

During last Friday's Foster Bonanza event, President Jim Dunn posthumously honored C.B. and Mabel Colaw for a lifetime of service to the mission of Oklahoma Wesleyan University.

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Dr. Kirk Jackson Announced as VP of Business Affairs

knettleton — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:56:26 +0000

"Kirk brings a tremendous heart to see the Kingdom of Jesus Christ advance through Oklahoma Wesleyan University's endeavors."

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Be the Light of Jesus in this Dark World!

knettleton — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 21:57:57 +0000

On behalf of the Oklahoma Wesleyan University community, I recognize the sin of injustice to the families of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. They are but the latest […]

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Everett Piper Receives Emeritus Distinction

knettleton — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:35:51 +0000

The title of President Emeritus was bestowed on Dr. Everett Piper by the Board of Trustees of Oklahoma Wesleyan University on the evening of March 12, 2020. Marci Piper was also honored for […]

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