“I chose Wesleyan because I am from Owensboro, the small nature of the College appealed to me, and I wanted to play soccer. “I have many fun memories of soccer trips and the long bus rides when I developed some deep friendships. We got to spend time exploring cities between games, and I particularly remember…
Campus Life
Kentucky Wesleyan College officially introduces 35th president, Dr. Thomas Mitzel
Kentucky Wesleyan College officially welcomed Dr. Thomas Mitzel as the 35th president of the College with an introductory news conference on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The event was hosted in Rogers Hall in the Winchester Campus Community Center. Dr. Mitzel shared remarks outlining his guiding principles, objectives for Kentucky Wesleyan College and his excitement at joining…
Kentucky Wesleyan College raises $211,999 on Giving Tuesday; Serves 456 hours on Wesleyan Way Day of Service
New records established during College’s signature two-day event Kentucky Wesleyan College received $211,999 in charitable gifts during its Giving Tuesday effort, marking the most successful single day of giving in school history. The total was a 35% increase over last year, bringing the five-year donated total to $816,400 on Giving Tuesday. The fifth annual Wesleyan…
Kentucky Wesleyan College Presents The Festival of Lessons & Carols
The Kentucky Wesleyan Singers will present the College’s annual Festival of Lessons & Carols on Dec. 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. at St. Stephen Cathedral at 610 Locust St. in Owensboro. Associate Professor of Music Dennis Jewett will direct the Wesleyan Singers. James Wells ’14, director of music at St. Stephen Cathedral, will provide accompaniment and…
Kentucky Wesleyan Chamber Orchestra to host miniconcert
The Kentucky Wesleyan College Chamber Orchestra will host an informal mini-concert on Tuesday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. in Smith Lounge in the Winchester Center. This chamber music ensemble is coached by Nick Palmer, Distinguished Conductor in Residence at the College, and Diane Earle, Artist in Residence and Director of the Kentucky Wesleyan Music Program.…
Kentucky Wesleyan Magazine Fall 2019
The Fall 2019 issue of the Kentucky Wesleyan Magazine is now in print and available online. Enjoy the latest issue, which features our Faith in Action update on Campus Ministries and the effort to renovate the Tapscott Chapel, a thank you to President Emeritus Barton D. Darrell ’84, J.D., alumni features and profiles, a feature…
Kentucky Wesleyan to present annual Ellie Magnuson Lecture
Professor emeritus of English to speak on humor in therapy John Combs, Ph.D., will present the annual Ellie Magnuson Lecture in Literature and Science on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Rogers Hall at the Winchester Center at Kentucky Wesleyan College. The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow…
Kentucky Wesleyan offers travel opportunity to Cuba
Kentucky Wesleyan College is once again offering a study trip to Cuba from Oct. 10-17, 2020. The trip is open to the public and includes opportunities to explore the island and its history and culture and get to know the people of Cuba. The expedition is designed for naturalists and lovers of the arts, history…
Wesleyan Panther Career Ally Program Benefits Students for a Lifetime
Kayce Dallas ’19 began the second semester of her junior year with lots of questions. “I was considering education and becoming a school counselor, but wasn’t sure, and I needed help thinking it through,” she explained. Enter Lauren (Bishop) Wood ’08, who became a mentor in the Wesleyan Panther Career Ally Program (CAP) that semester.…
Kentucky Wesleyan names Rebecca McQueen-Ruark vice president of student affairs
Kentucky Wesleyan College Interim President Dr. Gene Tice has announced the appointment of Rebecca McQueen-Ruark, M.A. as vice president of student affairs. She assumes the position after serving as the College’s dean of students since 2016. “Rebecca has played an important role in the continued growth of the student engagement and campus life experience at…