⚡Ignite Possibility⚡
At OWU, we know that connections are our greatest currency. From career-launching research to the innovation that solves global challenges, these opportunities only exist because leaders like you choose to ignite possibility.
Be one of 1,000 generous Bishops who stand up to support current students in just 1,842 minutes! With over $500,000 in matching funds available, your contribution acts as a catalyst, amplifying every dollar to create an even deeper impact.
When we work together, we not only celebrate our own OWU stories. We are the authors of its next great chapter.
Are you ready to lead the way?
Together, We Are OWU!
Leaderboards
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| Reunion Class Year | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 5 | $20,700 |
| 1986 | 5 | $1,450 |
| 1961 | 2 | $1,900 |
| 1976 | 32 | $13,709 |
| 2006 | 15 | $1,855 |
| 1951 | 0 | $0 |
| 1956 | 4 | $36,010 |
| 2021 | 2 | $45 |
| 1991 | 17 | $14,375 |
| 2001 | 9 | $26,700 |
| 2016 | 5 | $495 |
| 1996 | 16 | $3,450 |
| 1981 | 9 | $1,710 |
| 1971 | 5 | $82,200 |
| Class Year | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4 | $9,300 |
| 1982 | 4 | $750 |
| 1985 | 5 | $1,500 |
| 1957 | 0 | $0 |
| 1943 | 0 | $0 |
| 1962 | 6 | $9,125 |
| 1953 | 2 | $2,025 |
| 1998 | 5 | $300 |
| 1945 | 0 | $0 |
| 1967 | 5 | $2,450 |
| 2002 | 5 | $130 |
| 2018 | 4 | $200 |
| 2023 | 6 | $225 |
| 2012 | 4 | $225 |
| 2007 | 8 | $665 |
| 1974 | 14 | $29,937 |
| 1978 | 23 | $13,207 |
| 2025 | 13 | $1,197 |
| 1949 | 0 | $0 |
| 2017 | 5 | $85 |
| 1952 | 0 | $0 |
| 1947 | 0 | $0 |
| 1960 | 4 | $5,192 |
| 2005 | 5 | $372 |
| 1948 | 1 | $100 |
| 1999 | 6 | $26,851 |
| 1942 | 0 | $0 |
| 1940 | 0 | $0 |
| 1995 | 7 | $1,280 |
| 2000 | 14 | $1,692 |
| 1972 | 16 | $89,895 |
| 1992 | 15 | $4,486 |
| 1950 | 0 | $0 |
| 1997 | 7 | $1,116 |
| 2015 | 7 | $1,211 |
| 1990 | 17 | $3,392 |
| 1958 | 6 | $4,125 |
| 2022 | 12 | $637 |
| 1987 | 3 | $850 |
| 1984 | 6 | $3,375 |
| 1980 | 7 | $17,775 |
| 2024 | 20 | $525 |
| 1988 | 11 | $2,450 |
| 2004 | 4 | $625 |
| 1959 | 2 | $15,250 |
| 1965 | 15 | $140,340 |
| 1954 | 0 | $0 |
| 2020 | 3 | $90 |
| 2013 | 4 | $470 |
| 1977 | 17 | $6,095 |
| 1944 | 0 | $0 |
| 1975 | 15 | $8,458 |
| 1983 | 7 | $2,525 |
| 2010 | 2 | $175 |
| 1979 | 28 | $27,251 |
| 1963 | 5 | $3,014 |
| 1955 | 1 | $250 |
| 1993 | 7 | $3,350 |
| 1964 | 6 | $81,350 |
| 2009 | 14 | $2,959 |
| 2008 | 7 | $2,270 |
| 2014 | 12 | $1,601 |
| 1989 | 7 | $6,144 |
| 2019 | 5 | $105 |
| 2003 | 8 | $1,180 |
| 1969 | 12 | $156,950 |
| 1968 | 10 | $1,825 |
| 1994 | 5 | $820 |
| 1973 | 20 | $34,592 |
Thank you, Bishops! Your incredible support over the last 1,842 minutes ignites possibility for today’s and tomorrow’s students. Because of you, Ohio Wesleyan is clearing paths for talented students and fueling an environment where big ideas can catch fire. You are the reason an OWU education remains a transformative force.
As we put the finishing touches on our final totals, please know how deeply we appreciate this community’s loyal leadership and unmatched Bishop spirit. Together, we’re lighting the way. Together, We Are OWU!
112 days ago by Makenna Daniels
We can see the finish line! Let’s reach 1,000 before 6:42 p.m. EST!
112 days ago by Makenna Daniels
Let’s keep this momentum going, Bishops! We are now halfway to our 1,000 donor goal. It’s not too late to have an impact. Invest in the next generation with your gift today!
113 days ago by Makenna DanielsSTARTING NOW! Today from 6am until noon EST, for only $20.26, you can name a campus squirrel and receive a very official certificate. The first 50 donors will also receive a limited-edition OWU squirrel sticker! 🐿️ Support a future where every squirrel on the JAYwalk finally has a formal name and a LinkedIn profile.
Special thanks to current junior and Theatre major Samara Clarke ’27 for her voice acting!
113 days ago by Makenna Daniels
We spent an incredible day on campus witnessing firsthand the joy of philanthropy with our students! Your generosity makes a real difference. Take a look at the dreams your gifts have already set in motion!
113 days ago by Makenna Daniels
Did you know every single We Are OWU donor gets a personalized thank you video 🎥 from a current Ohio Wesleyan student? Bishops are busy recording today and enjoy the chance to connect with their extended OWU community. Hear for yourself how your gift supports them!
113 days ago by Makenna Daniels
We’re already a quarter of the way there, Bishops! 250 Bishops have said yes to opening more doors and changing more lives. Only 50 more donors will unlock an additional $10,000 of support from Randy Wortmann '64 and Nancy Thomson Wortmann '65 on our climb to 1,000!
113 days ago by Makenna Daniels
Did you know there are many ways to make your We Are OWU gift? You can use your favorite mobile wallet or even Venmo on the giving form. Grants from Donor Advised Funds, IRA gifts, and more can be included in the giving day totals when you let Ohio Wesleyan know before the end of the campaign, February 19 at 6:42 p.m. EST. Email owfund@owu.edu or call (855)-OWU-1842 for assistance!
114 days ago by Makenna Daniels