Dr. Arba Kenner ’74 is serene. But behind her kind eyes and calm smile is a whirlwind. From Kentucky to Honduras to Las Vegas and other U.S. locations, she has served the needs of countless individuals over the years, and she is always planning her next project and trip. A graduate of Campbellsville (Ky.) High…
Awards and Recognitions
Kentucky Wesleyan College Announces Sixth Straight Year of Enrollment Growth
Kentucky Wesleyan College opened its academic year on Aug. 17 with an increase in enrollment for the sixth consecutive year. The total headcount is 845. KWC online enrollment almost doubled, and campus residence halls were filled to capacity for the fall 2020 semester. “Our campus has come back to life in a positive and vibrant…
Kentucky Wesleyan Recognized as Princeton Review “Best in the Southeast” College for 17th Consecutive Year
Kentucky Wesleyan College has been recognized by Princeton Review as a “Best in the Southeast College” for the 17th consecutive year. Only 142 colleges in the 12 southeastern states earned the designation. A total of 655 colleges in the United States and around the world were recognized. Institutions on the “regional best” list constitute approximately…
2020 Alumni Hall of Fame and Award Recipients Announced
Kentucky Wesleyan College will host Homecoming 2020 the weekend of Sept. 25-27, and we are privileged to recognize and honor several individuals with induction into the Kentucky Wesleyan College Alumni Hall of Fame and with Alumni Awards. These annual recognition programs highlight the amazing successes and impact of our graduates and are selected by the…
66th Annual Order of Oak & Ivy
The 66th Annual Order of Oak and Ivy, Kentucky Wesleyan College’s highest honor, was celebrated on Friday, April 3. The Order of Oak & Ivy is presented annually to six 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…
Kentucky Wesleyan College Online Programs Receive Accolades
Kentucky Wesleyan College’s online programs have received a number of accolades and recognition in the last several weeks. The College offers 100% online degree programs in six majors and was recognized for both its overall online degree program as well as individual disciplines. PLEXUSS, which establishes rankings based on student demand and preferences, recognized KWC…
Kentucky Wesleyan Junior Gloria Endicott honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Kentucky Wesleyan College junior Gloria Endicott has been selected as a member of Campus Compact’s 2020-21 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. She is one of 290 students from 39 states, Washington, D.C., Greece, Lebanon and Mexico chosen for the fellowship. “Gloria Endicott is an exceptional leader here at Wesleyan,” said President Thomas Mitzel. “She is…
Kentucky Wesleyan College Unveils Terry Woodward Center for Business Studies
Kentucky Wesleyan College celebrated the dedication and naming of the Terry Woodward Center for Business Studies during a ceremony with the College’s Board of Trustees on Thursday, Feb. 6. A 2019 inductee of the Owensboro Business Hall of Fame, Woodward has been an influential leader in the Owensboro business community and a generous benefactor of…
Kentucky Wesleyan College recognized by U.S. News & World Report as 2020 Best Online Bachelor Degree Program
KWC Online achieves national recognition for fifth straight year, ranking in top 100 For the fifth straight year, Kentucky Wesleyan College’s online bachelor’s degree program has earned recognition as a 2020 Best Online Program by U.S. News & World Report. Wesleyan moved into the top 100 nationally (No. 80) with a total of 345 programs…
Kentucky Wesleyan Office of Advancement Honored by CASE Kentucky
The Kentucky Wesleyan College Office of Advancement was again recognized with several awards, including Best Practices in Fundraising, from the Kentucky chapter of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) at the organization’s annual conference in Lexington on Dec. 6. Wesleyan was recognized with the Best Practices in Fundraising honor, given to the…