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Meet Sophia Tsiralidis ’24

  Why did you choose to attend KWC?“I was very fortunate to be granted the Rogers Fellow scholarship that offered a full ride for the four years.” What were your first impressions of KWC and Owensboro?“My first impressions were very memorable. My family and I drove from Las Vegas, Nev., straight to Owensboro and when…

A Look Back at International Women’s Day: The Wesleyan Way

We featured another incredible 15 Kentucky Wesleyan alumnae on International Women’s Day March 8! Thanks to these women and the MANY more who represent Kentucky Wesleyan so well. Keep reading to learn more about this year’s #WomenofWesleyan.

Kentucky Wesleyan seniors announce Class of 2024 Senior Gift

Kentucky Wesleyan College’s Class of 2024 has announced plans for its Senior Class Gift. The graduating seniors will give a historic mural created by KWC alumnus and local artist K.O. Lewis ’08. The mural will be in the first-floor lobby inside the Barnard-Jones Administration Building. “Senior gifts are a long-standing tradition here at Kentucky Wesleyan,”…

Philanthropy Feature – Justin Jones ’12

“The reason I give is simple. Someone I did not know gave to the College to help make my education affordable. Without the academic scholarship, I likely would not have been able to attend Wesleyan. There are future students out there who are in the same position. By donating, I can give back to help…

Kentucky Wesleyan to celebrate inaugural “GOLD” Week March 17-23

Kentucky Wesleyan College has declared March 17-23 “GOLD” Week to celebrate its Graduates of the Last Decade. The week’s celebrations include a GOLD Happy Hour at Mister B’s, the Second Annual Free Headshot Day, a Topgolf event in Louisville, an exclusive sale on President’s Gala tickets, GOLD alumni features on the KWC Alumni Association’s social…

A Look Back at Black History Month: The Wesleyan Way 2024

“Kentucky Wesleyan College has a rich history of education. The College was founded by the Kentucky Methodists for the promotion of literature, science, morality and religion. Although a strong base for education, the College expanded due to diversifying needs of the nation to offer liberal arts education, integrating half the student body as teachers and…

Wesleyan Theatre Works to present “Disaster… the Musical!”

Wesleyan Theatre Works at Kentucky Wesleyan College will present “Disaster!,” a jukebox musical comedy created by Seth Rudetsky and written by Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, on March 21, 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. and March 24 at 2 p.m. in the Wells Activity Center. Purchase Tickets Earthquakes, tidal waves, piranhas, infernos and the songs…

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 to host Faculty Recital with Kirsten Ahnell

Kentucky Wesleyan College will host a faculty recital with clarinetist Kirsten Ahnell on Sunday, March 10, at 3 p.m. in Tapscott Chapel in the Barnard-Jones Administration Building. A reception will follow. Pianist Garnet Ungar and violinist Michael Chu will take part in the program, which will consist of French music and works by Poulenc, Debussy,…