Check out the schedule for Homecoming & Family Weekend 2024 Presented by Owensboro Health! We hope to see you on campus Oct. 24-27, 2024!
Thursday, Oct. 24
Taste of the Arts presented by Wonder Boy Media – 6 p.m. (Jack T. Wells Activity Center)
Friday, Oct. 25
Pillars Lecture – 4 p.m. (Tapscott Chapel)
Campus Tour Hosted by Scott Kramer ’87 – 5 p.m. (Front Steps of Barnard-Jones Administration Building)
Alumni Hall of Fame & Awards presented by Independence Bank 6 p.m. (Jack T. Wells Activity Center)
Saturday, Oct. 26
Panther Pride 5k – 8 a.m. (Jack T. Wells Activity Center)
Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting – 9 a.m.
Meet The President – 10:30 a.m. (TBD)
Panther Football vs. Hillsdale – 12 p.m. (Steele Stadium)
The Bash – 3-6 p.m. (Front Lawn)
Campus Tour Hosted by Scott Kramer ’87 – 4 p.m. (Front Steps of Barnard-Jones Administration Building)
Sunday, Oct. 27
Sunday Worship – 9 a.m. (Tapscott Chapel)
Legacy & Reunion Brunch at the President’s Home – 10 a.m.
Classes of 2023, 2014, 1974 & 1999, Current legacy students/alumni parents
Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@kwc.edu or 270-852-3140
A look back at previous Homecoming celebrations…
2023
2022
All Roads Led Home to Kentucky Wesleyan for Homecoming 2022.
2021
Being REUNITED with our Wesleyan family felt so good. Thank you to ALL who joined us for Homecoming 2021!
We had a weekend full of celebrations including Kentucky Wesleyan traditions like the Alumni Hall of Fame & Awards Celebration, 50th Golden Jubilee Celebrations and the Panther Football Homecoming Tailgate, as well as BRAND NEW events like our Panther Pride 5k, a 1-Year Reunion for the Classes of 2020 and 2021 and our inaugural Back Together Bash on the Front Lawn!
If you’re interested in hosting an event during homecoming, sponsoring an event or have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 270.852.3140 or alumni@kwc.edu.
Enjoy additional photos from the weekend at the links below.
Alumni Hall of Fame and Awards Celebration
One-Year Reunion, Class of 2020 and 2021
In Meeting We Are Blessed: A Fine Arts Showcase
Class of 2020 Across-the-Stage Photos with Dr. Mitzel
2020
Hundreds of alumni and friends gathered through virtual events to celebrate The Wesleyan Way and reminisce Sept. 25-27, 2020. From coast to coast, and as far away as Denmark, they enjoyed Greek reunions, coaches roundtables, a virtual 5K, Wesleyan Singers Cabaret, virtual President’s Gala, 50th reunion of the Class of 1970, and a Sunday worship service. Dr. Mitzel hosted a President’s Panel with former presidents Dr. Wes Poling, Dr. Cheryl King ’70 and Bart Darrell ‘84. Over 700 people have enjoyed the virtual President’s Gala with Doug Hoyt ’84 as master of ceremonies, Chair of the Board Sherry (Miller) Feldpausch ’83, a virtual toast, the Alma Mater with the Kentucky Wesleyan Singers and a nostalgic look back at previous in-person Galas. Over 300 Gala in a Box gifts were delivered to President’s Circle members prior to the event.
Enjoy the Wesleyan Singers Cabaret and President’s Gala again and again by watching below!
2019
We had a wonderful time CELEBRATING good times at Wesleyan at Homecoming 2019.
We celebrated in style as Kentucky Wesleyan honored its treasured past and continued to push toward its bright new future. Homecoming 2019 featured a full field for the Baseball program’s golf tournament at The Pearl Club, the build-a-bed ministry which provided 35 beds for local children in need, induction of former student-athletes and invaluable contributors to the Athletic Hall of Fame, a new format and location for the Alumni Hall of Fame and Alumni Awards Celebration, a huge tailgate, the annual Wesleyan Singers Concert, football, soccer, baseball, softball and basketball games and reunions, a Saturday night after-party and Sunday Worship. Plus, the Class of 1969 was inducted into the Golden Jubilee Club on the occasion of it 50th Reunion. What a celebration of Kentucky Wesleyan College!
Photos of the celebrations:
Alumni Hall of Fame and Awards Celebration | Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner
build-a-bed | Tailgate and Football Game | Class of ’69 Golden Jubilee Reception
2018
Homecoming 2018: Purple Reigned as Wesleyan Community Celebrated Together
From honoring legends to building beds to cheering the Panthers on, the Wesleyan family gathered from 14 states, including Alaska, to celebrate The Wesleyan Way Sept. 28-30, 2018.
The weekend began with the dedication of Kingsley Korner in memory of Doug Kingsley ’61 and continued with lots of sawing, sanding and drilling as countless people built 28 beds for needy families. The beds, complete with bedclothes, toys and Bibles, were delivered to area children.
Purple reigned with many successful events, including athletic contests, Athletic Hall of Fame, Alumni Hall of Fame and Awards, a tribute to Dr. W.L. Magnuson and the Class of 1968 50th Anniversary Reunion.
Enjoy photo albums of the festivities here.
2017
HOMECOMING 2017 – WHAT A CELEBRATION
Homecoming 2017 Highlights from Kentucky Wesleyan College on Vimeo.
Alumni traveled from Japan, Nigeria, California, the Northeast and all points in between to celebrate Homecoming 2017 on campus and throughout the Owensboro/Daviess County area October 6-8. Alumni and Athletic Hall of Famers were enshrined, and Alumni Award recipients honored for their service and commitment to Kentucky Wesleyan. There was even a special presentation by the Mayor of Owensboro, Tom Watson, as he gave the Key to the City to each member of our Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
Golfers teed it up at both the Panther Athletic Fund and Sigma Nu Golf scrambles, while the Wesleyan Singers offered a Homecoming Concert that echoed throughout the campus from Tapscott Chapel. The Class of 1967 celebrated its 50th Reunion and was welcomed into the Golden Jubilee Club.
Be sure to visit our Alumni Facebook page for photos of the weekend or click one of the links below for specific event galleries:
2017 Athletic Hall of Fame | Golden Jubilee Brunch | Wesleyan Singers Concert |
Panther Tailgate & Game | 2017 Alumni Hall of Fame and Awards