Delaware, Ohio – BibliU is expanding its footprint in higher education by partnering with Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) to operate the campus store and support OWU’s commitment to Day 1 access and affordability. Starting June 23, 2025, BibliU will manage on-campus and online retail operations and OWU’s Equitable Access (EA) program. Building on prior EA efforts, BibliU’s digital-first approach focuses on seamless, immediate access to course content—designed to enhance student engagement and reduce opt-out rates by better aligning with student needs.
By integrating directly with Blackboard, students will have convenient access to their learning materials at the start of term. Those enrolled in the EA program will also benefit from a suite of study tools, including in-text annotations, highlighting, and text-to-speech functionality—all within a platform designed to meet ADA compliance standards and enhance accessibility for all learners.
In addition to the digital content offering, BibliU will elevate Ohio Wesleyan’s campus store with a refreshed physical retail space and an enhanced online storefront. The store will offer curated products that reflect OWU’s culture and values, including branded apparel, memorabilia, and essential items like office and art supplies to meet the needs of students and campus visitors alike.
“Through this partnership, we’re proud to support OWU students with affordable, first-day access to course materials, empowering their interdisciplinary education across 70 majors and helping them make a real-world impact,” said Dave Sherwood, CEO of BibliU.
“Ohio Wesleyan is committed to providing top-quality service to everyone visiting our campus store and to helping our students access the course materials they need for academic success on day one of classes,” said Rick Fletcher, OWU’s procurement director. “BibliU’s more than 50 years of experience in these realms will help us to meet these important goals.”
This change marks the launch of BibliU’s Universal Learning+ at OWU—a fully integrated approach that combines digital access, enhanced retail experiences, and affordability in one seamless solution.
About BibliU
BibliU is a leading provider of comprehensive campus store solutions focused on improving affordability and accessibility in higher education. Through its innovative access programs and campus store management services, BibliU partners with over 150 institutions globally to streamline content delivery, reduce costs, enhance student success, and improve the overall academic experience. Learn more at bibliu.com.
About Ohio Wesleyan University
Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts universities. Located in Delaware, Ohio, the private university offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and competes in 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Through its signature experience, the OWU Connection, Ohio Wesleyan teaches students to understand issues from multiple academic perspectives, volunteer in service to others, build a diverse and global perspective, and translate classroom knowledge into real-world experience through internships, research, and other hands-on learning. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book “Colleges That Change Lives” and is included on the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review “Best Colleges” lists. Connect with OWU expert interview sources at www.owu.edu/experts or learn more at www.owu.edu.
BibliU Contact
Julia McKee
Senior Marketing Manager
Email: julia.mckee@bibliu.com
Ohio Wesleyan University Contact
Cole Hatcher
Director, Media & Community Relations
Email: cehatche@owu.edu
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