A.J. Smith’s career in football began shortly after graduation from Kentucky Wesleyan College. He started as a high school coach and steadily worked his way through the ranks, eventually serving over 30 years in the National Football League. Most recently, Smith was Senior Executive with the Washington Redskins, which followed 14 seasons with the San…
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Track and field ribbon cutting celebrates community partnership
Owensboro Public Schools, Owensboro Health and Kentucky Wesleyan College cut the ribbon on the new Owensboro Track and Field on Wednesday, August 16, located between the Owensboro Middle School South and the Owensboro Middle School North campuses on South Griffith Avenue. OPS, Owensboro Health and Kentucky Wesleyan College put their financial resources together to make…
Kentucky Wesleyan, Owensboro Public Schools and Owensboro Health track project complete
Don’t miss the official ribbon cutting forWesleyan’s new Track and Field home! Wednesday, Aug. 1610 a.m.South Griffith Ave. behind Owensboro Middle Schools A community partnership between the College, Owensboro Public Schools andOwensboro Health
Kentucky Wesleyan to Induct 10 into Athletic Hall of Fame
OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Kentucky Wesleyan College Department of Athletics is pleased to announce the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2017 with 10 Panthers being inducted during Homecoming Weekend this fall.
Why I Give: Dr. Paul Radcliff ’64
Defining Moments, Dreams Fulfilled Residence: Ft. Collins, Colo.Hometown: West Baden, Ind., graduated from high school in Fort Myers, Fla.Family: Married Georgia (1943-2007) in 1965; three children – Lori, Doug and Mike; six grandchildren – Mallory, Dylan, Easton, Hudson, Grace and CrosbyEducation: Ph.D. Indiana University, Education LeadershipM.S. Indiana University, Education LeadershipB.A. Kentucky Wesleyan College, Health and Physical EducationCareer: 38 years…
Meet Bria Wright ’17
Interviewed by Kenzie Tomes, public relations intern and Apollo High School senior Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind. Women’s Basketball In search of a school that would accommodate her, her sister (sophomore Shayla Wright), and their dreams of playing college basketball together, Bria Wright found the perfect opportunity at Kentucky Wesleyan College. As a high school visitor, she…
Kentucky Wesleyan Launches New Online Store with Advanced Online
OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Kentucky Wesleyan College Department of Athletics has teamed up with Advanced-Online based in Coppell, Texas to create the school’s new online shopping center. The new Panthers online store, which officially launched today, can be accessed from the athletics website (www.kwcpanthers.com) or directly at www.kwcpanthersgear.com.
KWC senior Dorn playing with torn ACL
By MADDIE LEE Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer Kentucky Wesleyan College senior guard Erin Dorn has played in the Panthers’ past four basketball games with a completely torn left ACL.
Meet Liz Wacienga: Director of Athletic Communications
Hometown: Fairport, N.Y., outside Rochester Education: M.S., Athletic Administration, The College at Brockport, State University of New York B.S., Sport Management, State University of New York Cortland Liz is responsible for promoting Panther athletics through the website, social media and local, regional and national media outlets. She serves as the primary media relations contact for…
#4: Roy Pickerill steps down as Sports Information Director
Wesleyan by the Dozen – The Top 12 Stories of 2016! In June, legendary Sports Information Director Roy Pickerill ’75, who recently completed his 41st year at the college, announced his plans to step down from his current role. He remains at the college as a Special Assistant for College Relations, serving as an ambassador…