After graduating from Caldwell County High School in Princeton, Ky., in 1971, Walter Lee accepted an athletic scholarship to Kentucky Wesleyan College, where he helped guide the Panthers to two NCAA Division II sports appearances. Walter represented the KWC Panthers in the NCAA National Tennis Tournament in 1975 and was a member of the 1973…
Education
Faculty Focus: JP Clark
Dr. J.P. ClarkAssistant Professor of Education Why do you teach? First and foremost, I am a Learner. Now and forever. There is a quality about learning something—learning anything really—that is an achievement that cannot be paralleled. It is an achievement that can NEVER be taken from you. My grandfather told me long ago, “People…
Kentucky Wesleyan to offer Bridge Program for incoming STEM freshmen
Incoming STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) freshmen at Kentucky have the opportunity to participate in the College’s inaugural STEM Summer Bridge Program on campus from Sunday, July 17-Saturday, July 23. Provided by a $50,000 grant from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, the free program will provide guidance and support to first-year STEM students to help…
Faculty Focus: Dr. Michael Nelson
Dr. Michael Nelson Assistant Professor of Teacher Education What led you to be a professor? As anyone in the education field already knows, teachers must have empathy and compassion for their students. I have always been inspired by my teachers because of their devotion to the profession and their commitment to their students.…
Kentucky Wesleyan student Jessica Shelton honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Kentucky Wesleyan College sophomore Jessica Shelton has been selected as a member of Campus Compact’s 2019-20 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. Shelton, a graduate of Daviess County High School, is one of 262 students nationwide to receive the honor. She is Wesleyan’s third Newman Civic Fellow and was chosen for her multitude of volunteer efforts…
Apply Today – Pyles Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers
Kentucky Wesleyan College awards six scholarships of $4,000 per year to aspiring teachers. The Pyles Scholarships are made possible through the generosity of Luellen Pyles, a 1944 graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan, who taught English and Spanish in Ohio and Kentucky public schools from 1944 – 1953. Pyles, a Maysville resident who passed away in December 2014, was…
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…
Rep. Jody Richards ’60 – Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2017
“My heart is in Kentucky.” The Alumni Hall of Fame perpetuates the memory of those who have brought distinction to the name and reputation of the College. The Class of 2017 honors four individuals: Lydia Dorman ’82, Rep. Walter (Jody) Richards ’60, Dr. Kim M. (Cecil) Schuster ’88 and A.J. Smith ’71. Each month from…
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…
KWC student’s project goes viral
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