B’ville schools take steps to avoid staph outbreak Nov 2, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s outbreak is now under control after 10 students were diagnosed with the infection during the first few weeks of school. We pretty much have taken care of it, said Deb Cook, OWU s nurse. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU women eye season opener Nov 1, 2007
A year ago, Britney Kannady did on-the-job training as a young head coach for the Oklahoma Wesleyan University women s basketball team. Twelve months and several recruiting trips later, Kannady has stocked both her depth and confidence. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lady Eagles swamp visitor Oct 25, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University girls did some Bible-thumping Tuesday night. Central Bible College-thumping, that is. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lady Eagles back from rugged road trip Oct 24, 2007
Despite a shake-up in their regular player rotation, the Oklahoma Wesleyan University women s volleyball team competed with characteristic toughness during a weekend foray to Nebraska to two hostile environments. However, their spirited play wasn t enough to turn the tide of defeat in a pair of Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference net battles. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU ladies win, lose tilts Oct 19, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s volleyball team felt what it was like to be on both ends of a grinder Tuesday. In their opening match at the Mueller Sports Center, the Lady Eagles sliced Central Christian College in three straight, 30-13, 30-17, 30-25. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
More than 200 runners stride out Oct 18, 2007
The race also doubled as a Homecoming event for Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Proceeds from the run are slated for the Bartlesville High and OWU cross countery programs. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Busy weekend for Lady Eagles Oct 17, 2007
With those 29 words, Oklahoma Wesleyan University volleyball coach Kylee Miller summarized her team s volatile and times volcanic performance at the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference in-season tourney. It was a fair assessment for a Lady Eagle squad which went 0-4 in the tourney, which took place in Pt. Lookout, Mo. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU Breaks Ground Oct 17, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University officials broke ground on the Janice and Charles Drake Library during a ceremony Friday morning on the campus. This is an exciting day for the Oklahoma Wesleyan community and it s also an exciting day for Bartlesville, OWU President Dr. Everett Piper said. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lady Eagles sweep St. Gregory’s Oct 11, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s volleyball team found the homecourt atmosphere to its liking Tuesday. The Lady Eagles evened their record at 11-11 with a three-game domination of St. Gregory s, 30-21, 30-24, 30-10. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU loses, plays at home Tuesday Oct 10, 2007
Not that they needed it, but the Lady Eagle volleyball players from Oklahoma Wesleyan University had closer shaves this weekend than an elephant backing into a windmill. Park (Mo. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU, RSU Numbers Up: Local universities report significant increases in overall fall enrollments Oct 10, 2007
Both Bartlesville s Rogers State University and Oklahoma Wesleyan University are seeing significant increases in their fall enrollments, according to recently released statistics. There is an 8. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lady Eagles home Oct 3, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s volleyball team is slated to play at home tonight, looking to continue its strong season. OWU last week pounded St. Gregory s in four games, 25-30, 30-16, 30-19, 30-19. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Central Christian to present lecture series Monday Sep 30, 2007
Weeter serves as a professor of theology and the associate vice president of academic affairs at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, Okla, and has taught there for 21 years. Prior to that, Weeter taught at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, Miss. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Several OWU students battling staph infection School officials: Outbreak now largely under control Sep 27, 2007
Officials at Bartlesville s Oklahoma Wesleyan University say an outbreak of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA a type of staph infection that is resistant to many antibiotics but can be treated is largely under control on the campus. Ten students have been diagnosed with MRSA since the first week of September. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU wins pair; Dewey wins at tourney Sep 19, 2007
Vesper Hopkins and Robyn Johns combined for 26 kills to power Oklahoma Wesleyan University s women s volleyball team in a road victory last week. The Lady Eagles swamped host Ozark Christian College, 30-14, 30-28, 30-19. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lady Eagle spikers hammer Robert Morris, lose 2 Sep 12, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s volleyball team jettisoned Robert Morris College to defeat last weekend in four games. Bolstered by Alicia Efron s 15-kill performance, the Lady Eagles won 30-27, 19-30, 30-26, 30-24. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lady Eagle spikers sweep Ozark Christian off the court Sep 9, 2007
Riding the crest of a three-match winning streak, the Oklahoma Wesleyan University women s volleyball team will be hitting the road again this weekend for the MCAC/KCAC Challenge in Branson, Mo. The Lady Eagles have lost only one game during their current victory skein. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Local runners stride out for good cause Sep 5, 2007
For the ladies, former Bartlesville High stand-out and current Oklahoma Wesleyan University star athlete Tera Hughes squeezed past Micah Jenner for the female championship. Hughes cross the line in 22:22, followed six seconds later by Jenner. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Reddout, Tata carve out recent success on mound Aug 8, 2007
Up until recently, former Oklahoma Wesleyan University pitcher Jordan Tata was foraging for his payday as a Mud Hen. But, one of those quirky metamorphoses which can occur only in the genetic laboratory of pro sports, Tata has evolved into a Tiger. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
9 more local students inducted into Lowe Family Young Scholars Program Jul 18, 2007
The Lowe Family Young Scholars Program inducted a second group of students during a special ceremony on Bartlesville s Oklahoma Wesleyan University campus bringing the total to 15 students who are being mentored and assisted with preparing for college through the program ... Once a participating student has graduated from high school and is accepted into Oklahoma State University or Oklahoma Wesleyan University, the student receives a scholarship. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
BAAB to host pitcher’s camp with Moore Jul 17, 2007
The head camp instructor will be Pat Moore, the pitching coach at Oklahoma Wesleyan University and a former All-Southwest Conference player at Texas Tech. He is also a certified member of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Reddout, Tata loom big on mound Jul 9, 2007
The former Oklahoma Wesleyan University pitching standout hurled seven innings of shutout ball in a 2-1 victory against Louisville. Toledo is the AAA minor league ballclub in the Detroit Tigers organization. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Jordan Tata continues to get stronger Jun 30, 2007
The former Oklahoma Wesleyan University right-handed pitching great recently turned in his second-straight seven-inning stint for the Toledo Mud Hens. The Mud Hens are a AAA afiliate of the Detroit Tigers organization. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU gets another $1 million gift May 31, 2007
One million dollars are frequent words on the lips of Oklahoma Wesleyan University officials, following several recent donations. It began when Barry and Karen Lowe, of Bartlesville, issued a million dollar endowment challenge for scholarships to students with financial needs. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
More of this story May 20, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s sports coaches have been busy excavating through a mountain of candidates trying to stake a claim to a mother lode of golden prospects ... I chose to continue my education at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, not only for the friendly environment, but also because I believe it is a place where I can grow intellectually and spiritually, she said. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Tate, Howard picked for Indian All-State Game May 17, 2007
Big school and small school standouts pepper the rosters for the 12th-annual games, which will be played June 16 at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville. Girls will tip off at 6 p.m.. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Dewey’s Johnson keeps dream alive May 12, 2007
Johnson last month made the cut for the Oklahoma Wesleyan University men s basketball team. Everybody wanted to go to try out and play there, he explained. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU baseball future bolstered by young talent May 11, 2007
Fate s doorkeeper cracked open a glimpse on a glorious future for the young-but-talented Oklahoma Wesleyan University baseball crew. The fledgling Eagle program began to stretch its wings at the end of the season, winning six-of-its-last-10-games. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Coaching dream reality for Collins May 5, 2007
It led him to Oklahoma Wesleyan University, where he prepared for a career in education and mentoring sports. And, now, after serving numerous apprenticeships coaching golf, football and as an assistant varsity or middle school basketball coach, Collins finally has realized his childhood dream. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lady Eagles end on strong note May 4, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s softball team found itself mostly on the downslope of a long, bumpy ride this spring. But, the Lady Eagles ended the season on an amazing updraft, hopefully symbolizing better winds to blow next season. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagles drop 1st game of Saturday twinbill May 1, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University needed to sweep College of the Ozarks during Saturday s twin bill in order to qualify for the Conference Tournament. However, the Bobcats treated the Eagles to a 12-0 loss to start the day off. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU splits road pair at Park University Apr 29, 2007
The Eagles of Oklahoma Wesleyan University split in a twin bill with Park University on Thursday. OWU pulled off a 3-2 win in game one, but then fell victim to a run-rule in game two as Park went on to win by a 9-1 tally. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Kennedy resigns as Lady Pioneer coach Apr 21, 2007
He has a bachelor s degree from Oklahoma Wesleyan University in exercise science and a master s degree in management from Southern Nazarene University. He also played for Central Baptist College in Conway and Oklahoma Wesleyan. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
OWU, RSU look to improve safetyPolice increasing patrols at schools Apr 19, 2007
Both the Bartlesville campus of Rogers State University and Oklahoma Wesleyan University have been drawing up new emergency procedures. Bartlesville Police Department officials met with OWU resident directors, resident assistants and OWU s Vice President of Student Life Eddy Shigley on Monday afternoon to discuss the situation at Virginia Tech and ways to prevent violence locally. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Ex-Trojan great lands Green Dragon coaching job Apr 15, 2007
Smith, who played basketball at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, has been a Trojan boys basketball assistant. After I graduated from high school and started going to college, I continued to come up to Caney Valley gym with Donnie, Smith said, referring to his brother-in-law and Trojan boys basketball coach Donnie Scott. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU Stuns No. 11 Bruins Apr 13, 2007
The Oklahoma Wesleyan University baseball team has been close to beating Bellevue several times over the past couple of years. However, the Bruins have always managed to find a way to come out on top. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
New Eagle coach takes charge Apr 6, 2007
Bostwick now is moving to Bartlesville hoping to build the foundation for a new golden era of Oklahoma Wesleyan University men s basketball ... I m thankful to Oklahoma Wesleyan University for the opportunity and honor to return to Gods country, he said, and added the factor which clinched his decision to accept the Eagle offer was location, location, location. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU hires new coach Apr 3, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s men s basketball future will be guided by a former assistant coach at one of the nation s premier small college programs. Donnie Bostwick, who helped guide John Brown University to the 2004-05 men s NAIA Division I national championship, has been hired as the new OWU men s basketball coach and athletic director. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Traveling OWU diamond crew loses a few at Peru Mar 28, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s traveling baseball team took the fight to Peru State this weekend but came home with four losses to open Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference play. Peru State won Friday s twinbill, 11-7 and 8-1, and swept Saturday s 13-2 and 10-0. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagles snap losing streak Mar 28, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s baseball team left it up to Chance on Monday to break its eight-game losing tailspin. Chance and Chance came through. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU splits pair Mar 20, 2007
Saturday s twin bill between the Eagles of Oklahoma Wesleyan University and visiting Dordt College sent both teams on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Dordt lead a majority of both games, but the Eagles posted three runs in the home half of the seventh to pull out the 8-7 win on a walk-off single by Beau Bohuslavicky. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
BCF to honor Pritchards at ‘Celebration of Giving’ Mar 18, 2007
Pritchard s gifts to Bartlesville include establishing the Music Program at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Carillon Bells at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, and the Williams Music Library at OWU. He has been awarded the Rotary International Lifetime Achievement Award and an Attorney General s Citation for his work in eliminating trans fats from the United States food supply ... Her works are displayed at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, the Symphony Society, Wesleyan Christian School, Eldercare, OWU... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU completes twinbill sweep Mar 17, 2007
in the offense for Oklahoma Wesleyan University baseball Wednesday afternoon. Centerfielder David Duncan slammed a pair of doubles and third baseman Scott Carmichael singled in back-to-back innings to help power the Eagles past Manhattan Christian in the second game of a doubleheader, 7-1. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Bellevue ends OWU hoops quest Feb 27, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s men s basketball season wrapped up with a strong effort against one of the nation s elite teams. Bellevue University, ranked No. 2 in the nation, pulled away after halftime to down the Eagles in the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference postseason tournament Friday, 75-57. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Higley turns in solid mound effort in 1st tilt Feb 25, 2007
DEWEY While a stiff south wind raised plenty of dust Friday at the One Mile Complex, the Oklahoma Wesleyan University women s softball team saw elusive victory blow just out of their grasp. Leading 3-2 after five innings, the Lady Eagles found themselves just six outs away from their first win. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lady Eagles battle Avila twice Feb 25, 2007
After going into extra innings in the first game the Lady Eagles of Oklahoma Wesleyan University suffered an 8-1 loss to Avila College in the second game of Friday s twin bill. The Lady Eagles struggled to get going at the plate. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU softball to start Feb 23, 2007
Hoping to fling its sail in the momentum of last year s promising campaign, the Oklahoma Wesleyan University women s softball team glides into today s season-opening doubleheader. The Lady Eagles are slated to host Southern Nazarene University at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the One Mile Complex in north Dewey. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles trounce Hillsdale twice Feb 22, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s baseball team crashed out of their four-game losing funk with thundering bats last weekend. Coach Bill Barr s crew unshackled their theretofore sputtering offense by hammering 21 hits, including four homers, to pulverize Hillsdale Baptist College in a doubleheader, 10-0 and 17-4. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Reese Era finishes in style Feb 20, 2007
Friday and Saturday were filled with a roller coaster of emotion for the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles men s basketball team. Friday started off with the sorrow filled announcement that Chris Reese was resigning as head basketball coach and athletic director. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Baseball coaching staff consists of experience Feb 18, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University head baseball coach Bill Barr is raising the bar for his Eagle squad this year with the help of a pair of new assistants. Steve Albert is Barr s full-time assistant while Pat Moore has joined the team has a volunteer assistant. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lady Eagles score 93 points but lose offensive shootout Feb 18, 2007
After shooting nearly 50 percent from the field, pumping 93 points through the nets and boasting three players with a double-double each, one would have expected the Oklahoma Wesleyan University women s basketball team to come away with a W on Friday night ... Oklahoma Wesleyan University 93. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Madison boys to play for hoop title Feb 17, 2007
Flick is a former Bartlesville High hardwood stand-out and played basketball four years at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. . (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lady Eagles win big in home test Tuesday Feb 15, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University freshman Michelle Matthews scored 22 points as the Lady Eagles soared to an 85-78 victory over Newman University on Tuesday at the Mueller Sports Center. Matthews shot 6-of-13 from the beyond the arc and 4-of-4 from the charity stripe to lead OWU in scoring. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagles grit teeth to earn home win Feb 14, 2007
Despite a dearth of field goals in the final eight minutes, the Oklahoma Wesleyan University men s basketball team dusted York College on Saturday by 11 points, 64-53. With less than eight minutes left, OWU s Isaiah Peterson stuck in a layup off a full-court, pin-point pass by Garrett Jones which have cause Brett Favre to turn green with envy. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Lowe Family Young Scholars Program to include OWU Feb 11, 2007
The Lowe Family Young Scholars Program is being expanded to include Oklahoma Wesleyan University. An endowment is being established at OWU with new gifts. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU host tonight Feb 10, 2007
The Oklahoma Wesleyan University basketball teams will have home court advantage tonight when they take the floor. Both teams are glad to have every advantage they can get as they look to square off against a pair of potent programs. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Eagles play hard in loss Feb 9, 2007
The Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles have come a long way since their 60-45 loss to College of the Ozarks less than a month ago. On Tuesday the Eagles nearly defeated College of the Ozarks while on the road in a 67-64 game. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Oklahoma school auctions tuition on eBay Feb 8, 2007
(AP) - One student next term at Oklahoma Wesleyan University may have paid a lot less for tuition than his or her classmates. The university on Saturday kicked off an eBay auction of a year of tuition, room and board at the private college. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Local chamber to host state legislative forum next week Feb 8, 2007
The luncheon, which begins at 11:45 a.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, is being sponsored by Oklahoma Wesleyan University. The State Legislative Forum is a great opportunity for the public to find out what issues our local legislators will be addressing in the upcoming session, said Jim Fram, president of Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Hornets end season with a 69-30 win Feb 8, 2007
Copan had graduated some big talent off its 2005-06 team, including pretty much all its big men, led by center Jaron Anderson (now playing at Oklahoma Wesleyan University), Larry Smith and others. This year s smaller and less-experienced squad, which returned only one starting senior (Bear Tompkins), bonded together, developed its talent and transformed into a smooth-running, competitive machine. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Wesleyan University Holds Auction For Tuition Costs Feb 7, 2007
-- Next term, there may be a student at One student at Oklahoma Wesleyan University who paid a lot less for tuition than his or her classmates. The university has kicked off an eBay auction of a year of tuition, room and board at the private college. (Click2Houston, TX)
OWU plans bat day, seeks sponsors Feb 7, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University has announced plans for the 2nd Annual Youth Bat Day to be held on March 19th at Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium while hosting Graceland College. The 1st Annual Youth Bat Day attracted more than 150 boys and girls of various ages participating in the free baseball clinic before the game. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Track underway Feb 7, 2007
Oklahoma Wesleyan University s indoor track and field team has charged into the season at full tilt during the past two weekends. Competing at Missouri Southern State University (Joplin, Mo. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
OWU tuition auction starts today on eBay Feb 7, 2007
This evening, bidding will start at just a penny on a full year of tuition, room and board at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. The auction will launch on eBay at 5 p.m.. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
WCS hoop teams drop pair on road Feb 1, 2007
Next up, WCS hosts a pair of games this weekend at the Oklahoma Wesleyan University gym. White Oak invades on Friday for WCS Homecoming Night, which will begin with the guys game at 6:30 p.m.. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)