History

Kentucky Wesleyan College to offer presentation on Washington, Jefferson and the American Republic

The Kentucky Wesleyan College Wade Lecture Series will present “Washington, Jefferson, and the American Republic” with Dr. Francis Cogliano on Wednesday, March 13, at 6 p.m. in Tapscott Chapel in the Barnard-Jones Administration Building. A reception will follow. Dr. Cogliano is the author of “A Revolutionary Friendship,” published by Harvard University Press, about Washington, Jefferson…

Kentucky Wesleyan College to host Constitution Day presentation

The Stanley Reed Political Science and Pre-Law Society will host a Constitution Day event on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Jack Wells Activity Center. Michael Johnson will speak on “Free Speech, Free Assembly and Civil Rights.” He is a 30-year U.S. Navy veteran, Owensboro native and candidate for state representative in the 13th…

Why I Give – Wesley Whistle ’12

Current employmentSenior Advisor for Policy and Strategy with the Education Policy Program working on federal higher education policy at New America, a non-partisan think tank in Washington, D.C. Senior Contributor for education with Forbes Career“After working in the state legislature, I fell in love with public policy but knew I wanted to work in education,…

Making History: First Rogers Fellow to Graduate

Brooklyn Stepro ’19Green Valley High School Henderson, Nev.Major: Political Science and HistoryAccepted to University of Nevada, Reno-Master of Public Administration program Brooklyn Stepro made history when she received her diploma at Wesleyan’s 151st Commencement on April 27 as the first Rogers Fellow to graduate from the College. A member of the initial group of Rogers…

Why I Give – Eric Feldpausch ’11

“Wesleyan gave so much to me; friendship, mentorship, confidence, education, devotion to service; that I feel compelled to give back in whatever way I can. I want future generations of Wesleyan students to experience the great sense of pride and joy in this College that I have. Ensuring that The Wesleyan Way continues into the…

Dr. Elizabeth ’08 Mauzy Martin and Matthew ’08 Martin

Elizabeth Mauzy MartinHometown: Owensboro, Ky.Education: B.S. from Wesleyan in biology and chemistry, doctor of optometry from Indiana UniversityOptometrist at RiverPark EyeCare, OwensboroMember, Kentucky Wesleyan College Board of Trustees Matthew MartinHometown: Rockport, Ind.Education: B.A. from Wesleyan in history education, M.A. from Western Kentucky University in school counselingTeaches U.S. History at South Spencer Middle School