Ottawa University’s roots and traditions can be traced back to the work of Baptist missionaries Jotham and Eleanor Meeker, who labored ceaselessly to improve the lives of the Ottawa Indian Tribe in Kansas. They served as ministers, nurse and doctor, business agents, marriage counselors, teachers, and of course, spiritual counselors. Their seminal work, the prophetic vision of tribal leaders, and the engagement of others, such as John Tecumseh (Tauy) Jones, led to an eventual agreement between

Two Ottawa University alumni and a long-time faculty member were honored Friday, October 26, during the annual Alumni Awards Banquet in the Mowbray Union Dining Commons. Click here to read about the other award recipients. Dr. Murle Mordy Alumni Award Dr. James Gwartney Alumni Award Stephen Tybor III ‘84 The Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes individuals or couples who have demonstrated exceptional service in the church and/or community over a span of time, was awarde

Two Ottawa University alumni and a long-time faculty member were honored Friday, October 26, during the annual Alumni Awards Banquet in the Mowbray Union Dining Commons. Click here to read about the other award recipients. Dr. Murle Mordy Alumni Award Steve Tybor Alumni Award Dr. James Gwartney ’62 Dr. James Gwartney was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award, which was established in 2005 and recognizes individuals who have made an impact in their chosen field of endeavor.

Two Ottawa University alumni and a long-time faculty member were honored Friday, October 26, during the annual Alumni Awards Banquet in the Mowbray Union Dining Commons. Click here to read about the other award recipients. Dr. James Gwartney Alumni Award Steve Tybor Alumni Award Dr. Murle Mordy Long-time professor of foreign language at Ottawa University, Dr. Murle Mordy received honorary membership into Ottawa University’s Alumni Association during the banquet. This award is de