Awards and Recognitions

Kentucky Wesleyan College Announces Inaugural Forward Under 40 Class

The Kentucky Wesleyan College Alumni Association announced its inaugural class of Forward Under 40, a new alumni recognition program celebrating the accomplishments of alumni who are under 40 years old. This year’s class featured 24 alumni ranging in age from 29 to 39 with career paths varying from accounting and law to nonprofit leadership and…

Kentucky Wesleyan College earns recognition as a U.S. News & World Report Best College

Kentucky Wesleyan College has been ranked No. 22 among the 2025 Best Regional Colleges South by U.S. News & World Report and is the highest-ranking Kentucky institution in its category. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff to our students,” said Dr. James Cousins, president of Kentucky Wesleyan. “We are honored and…

Kentucky Wesleyan College named to The Princeton Review’s “2025 Best Colleges: Region by Region” for 21st consecutive year

Kentucky Wesleyan College is one of eight Kentucky institutions named to Princeton Review’s “2025 Best Colleges: Region by Region.” The other institutions include Bellarmine University, Berea College, Centre College, Kentucky State University, Transylvania University, the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville. Kentucky Wesleyan has earned this recognition for 21 consecutive years.  “We provide…

Dr. Andrew Bolin Honored as G-MAC Faculty Mentor of the Year

Kentucky Wesleyan College program coordinator and assistant professor of communications arts, Dr. Andrew Bolin has been recognized as the recipient of the 2024 Great Midwest Faculty Mentor of the Year Award for his impact on student-athlete development on KWC’s campus. Each year, the conference’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) honors one faculty member who has made…

KWC Celebrates Order of Oak and Ivy Class of 2024

The Order of Oak and Ivy awards are given annually to students who best typify strength of character, dedication of purpose, and devotion of Christian ideals. It also recognizes those who exemplify intellectual ability and leadership in seeking to promote the interest and welfare of Kentucky Wesleyan College. As is the custom, faculty and administrative…

Kentucky Wesleyan College recognized by U.S. News & World Report as Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Program for ninth straight year

Online Business Administration Degree Program again earns national recognition Kentucky Wesleyan College’s online bachelor’s degree program has earned national recognition from U.S. News & World Report for the ninth straight year as a 2024 Best Online Program. Wesleyan’s online business administration degree program also earned recognition as a Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Program in…

Kentucky Wesleyan College named to The Princeton Review’s “2024 Best Colleges: Region by Region” for 20th consecutive year

Kentucky Wesleyan College is one of eight Kentucky institutions named to Princeton Review’s “2024 Best Colleges: Region by Region.” The other institutions include Bellarmine University, Berea College, Centre College, Kentucky State University, Transylvania University, the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville. Kentucky Wesleyan has earned this recognition for 20 consecutive years. “Kentucky Wesleyan…

Kentucky Wesleyan closes the year ranked No. 1 in GamePlan

Kentucky Wesleyan led all NCAA institutions across all three divisions during the 2022-23 academic year ranking No. 1 in the nation in the final GamePlan rankings. When it comes to e-learning, analytics, career, and mentorship modules, GamePlan has been the way to go for collegiate athletic departments across the country. Rankings are based on total…