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United States Dr. Everett Piper has transitioned from university president to esteemed author, commentator, and county official, known for his defense of intellectual freedom and outspoken views on academic integrity.
Served as President for 17 years, overseeing financial turnaround, campus expansion, and solidifying the university's missional foundation.
Featured for his controversial blog post on higher education, 'Fed-Up University President to Students: 'Grow Up''.
Recognized as a key figure known for his defense of intellectual freedom in his 15 years as president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
Appeared as a speaker for "TS&TT: Everett Piper | Grow Up pushing back on the snowflake rebellion," sharing insights from his time as university president.
Publisher of his books, including "Not a Day Care: The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth" and "Grow Up: Life isn't Safe, but it's Good."
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Publisher of his books, "Not a Day Care: The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth" (2017) and "Grow Up: Life isn't Safe, but it's Good" (2021).
Recipient of the Jeane Kirkpatrick Award for Academic Freedom in March 2016.
Appeared as a guest on various shows including Fox & Friends, The O'Reilly Factor, Tucker Carlson Tonight, and Varney and Co.
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Everett Piper was born in 1959 in Michigan, growing up in Hillsdale. He pursued higher education, earning his B.A. from Spring Arbor University, an M.A. from Bowling Green State University, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. His early career involved roles in development and student affairs, including positions as Director of Development at Bowling Green State University, Vice President for Advancement at Grace College & Seminary, Dean of Students at Greenville College, and Vice President for Student Development and Executive Assistant to the President at Spring Arbor University.
In August 2002, Dr. Piper began his 17-year tenure as President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, a period marked by significant growth and financial stabilization. Under his leadership, the university transitioned from financial exigency to fiscal health, eliminating debt and more than doubling annual revenue. His administration oversaw over $17 million in capital improvements, including the completion of the Drake Library, new student housing, and Piper Hall, named in honor of his family. He retired in May 2019 and was named President Emeritus of Oklahoma Wesleyan University in 2020. During his presidency, Marci Piper, his wife, founded the Orange Movement, dedicated to combating modern-day slavery. Dr. Piper also solidified the university’s missional foundation focusing on the Primacy of Jesus Christ, the Priority of Scripture, the Pursuit of Truth, and the Practice of Wisdom.
Following his retirement from Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Dr. Piper has expanded his reach as a prolific writer, conservative commentator, and public speaker. He is the author of several books, including the national bestseller “Not a Day Care: The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth” (2017) and “Grow Up: Life isn’t Safe, but it’s Good” (2021). His commentary has been featured in The Washington Times, FOX News, and various other publications and media outlets. In 2022, he was elected County Commissioner of Osage County, Oklahoma. Dr. Piper is recognized for his principled stance on intellectual freedom and his critical views on contemporary academic trends, which gained significant attention through his widely circulated op-ed, “This is Not a Daycare, It’s a University.”
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