Faculty and Staff

Kentucky Wesleyan College names Anna (Lake) Crasher ’18 director of campus ministries

Kentucky Wesleyan College has announced the appointment of Anna (Lake) Crasher ’18 as director of campus ministries. She reports to Shawn Tomes ’94, the former director of campus ministries, who is now vice president of mission and culture. Ms. Crasher will lead the administration and programming of the Office of Campus Ministries, connect with students…

Ahnell pays tribute to former instructor at ClarinetFest

Kirsten Ahnell, Professor of Clarinet at Kentucky Wesleyan College, was recently invited to play for the International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest in Reno, Nevada. Ahnell is also the founder/organizer of the local series of ‘Brown Bag Lunch Concerts’ and the principal clarinet for 30 years with Owensboro Symphony Orchestra. ClarinetFest was attended by 2,000 clarinetists from…

Shawn Tomes ’94 Assumes New Role

Kentucky Wesleyan College, in partnership with the United Methodist Church, fosters a liberal arts education that nourishes and prepares students intellectually, spiritually and physically to achieve success in life. Shawn Tomes ’94, director of campus ministries since 2016, became vice president of mission and culture (a new position on the president’s cabinet) in June. In this…

Perspectives From Across the Sea

By Molly GrossAssistant Professor of English From May 11th through 25th, 27 students from both Brescia University and Kentucky Wesleyan, along with 10 assorted instructors, faculty, staff, parents and chaperones, embarked on an adventure spanning Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland on the 2022 “Bresleyan” Study Abroad trip. The air in Scotland is…

Meet Our Staff – Mary (Turner) McDole ’79

Alumni Relations Coordinator “Wesleyan is a wonderful institution that cultivates amazing people, generation after generation.” “I am Summer Aldridge’s assistant (Director of Alumni Relations). I help with whatever she needs and have several responsibilities. I’m very hands on with all our event planning. We love to connect and celebrate with our alumni in hopes of…

Kentucky Wesleyan Chemistry Professor Visits United Methodist Summer Camp

Dr. Darlene Ingram ’91, assistant professor of chemistry and chemistry program coordinator, was recently invited to do STEM experiments with the United Methodist Central Summer Camp in Evansville, Ind. Dr. Ingram also brought along recent chemistry graduate Angelique Laizure ’22 to assist with experiments. “The campers made chromatography butterflies, performed the magic milk experiment, and…

Faculty Focus – Dr. Kyle Besing

“My official title is associate professor of mathematics, Mathematics Program coordinator, and division chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. My unofficial title is ‘professor of dad jokes.’” Why do you teach?“I have a passion for my subject area. I have always found math fascinating. Teaching gives me the opportunity to share that…

Meet the President’s Cabinet – Rebecca McQueen-Ruark

Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students (VPSA) Our Team:“Our team is responsible for many of the things that happen for our students outside the classroom; residence life, student activities, student organizations, fraternities, sororities, counseling, health services, parking, equity and inclusion, and student conduct. I also advise the Student Government Association.” Career“I started…

Meet the President’s Cabinet – Eddie Kenny

Vice President of Advancement Family: My wife, Wendy, and I will celebrate 18 years of marriage in July. We have three children – Katie (13), Joey (9) and Clare (5). Both Wendy and I grew up in the Ft. Lauderdale area, and our families are still in Florida. My parents and brother remain in Ft.…