From Abba to Aerosmith to Ariana Grande, Panther Radio listeners enjoy an eclectic mix of music, along with local news and weather. The community-based radio station is also a training ground for future broadcasters, under the direction of station manager Derik Hancock. Certified with the Society of Broadcast Engineers, Derik is an instructor of communications,…
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Class of 2021 – Bailey Woodall Shares Appreciation for Opportunity
“As soon as I stepped on campus, KWC felt like home. I didn’t want to be just another number at a big university; I wanted the staff and students to truly know me. When I came for my first visit, the president of the school already knew exactly who I was. You’re not going to…
Kentucky Wesleyan to host virtual Film Fest
Kentucky Wesleyan College will host a virtual indie Film Fest on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. CT. The event will include 32 films for screening that include student, local and international offerings, including one by KWC student Calista Self, “Let Them Stay,” about refugees in Owensboro. Q & A sessions with…
Why We Give – Brad ’88 and Danielle (Benson) Woodward ’88
Why we give to the College and encourage others to give. “We wouldn’t be where we are today if not for KWC. It’s hard to imagine where we would be had we not had the influences, experiences, etc. Our professors genuinely cared about us. They didn’t forget us after graduation, either. It was more than…
Why We Give – Megan (Thomason) ’08 and Nick Kosewski
Major: Communication Arts Family: Husband, Nick, and 6-month-old son, Joseph Thomason Kosewski Career: “I was an associate financial representative with Northwestern Mutual in Paducah, Ky., for 10 years and was promoted to associate director of ASSET (the local team) with Northwestern Mutual Dallas while we lived there. We recently moved back to Paducah, and I’m…
Wesleyan to host inaugural Film Festival
Kentucky Wesleyan College will host its inaugural Film Festival on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on campus. The event will celebrate filmmaking by screening imaginative regional and international short films and web series, facilitating networking among filmmakers and sharing knowledge in various film disciplines. The festival is planned for the benefit…
Jonah White ‘19 A Plan for Life
Louisville Male High School Major: Communications with Media StudiesMinor: Christian Ministries Accepted to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky. Jonah White played high school football and dreamed of playing in college, but he didn’t have a plan for life beyond the end zones. “The small campus and family atmosphere here at Wesleyan helped me a…
Why We Give – Bob ’81 and Ginger Burns
Why do you give to Kentucky Wesleyan? “When I moved from Owensboro to Lexington in 2003, I really lost touch with Kentucky Wesleyan. I kind of “fell off the grid” in terms of any communication with the College. About three years ago, it became evident that Ginger and I would be moving back to Owensboro,…
CASTING CALL: English Department student scripts to be filmed
The students of Kentucky Wesleyan’s Film Script Analysis Production class are seeking individuals to act in scenes written during the course. Click here to read about the scenes, characters, and the contact information.
Why I Give: Scott Littleton ’97
Why did you choose Wesleyan? “Luellen Pyles went to my church in Maysville, Ky., and she played a major role in recruiting me to Wesleyan. I l was looking for a small college where class sizes were small, and there were ample opportunities to be involved on campus. WKWC-FM was also a major consideration, as…