Stacy: “We have two college-age sons. As we started paying for their educations, I realized that without the James Graham Brown Scholarship I probably would not have been able to attend KWC (at least not without a lot of student loan debt). I want to give others the same opportunity I had – to attend…
Philanthropy
Kentucky Wesleyan College announces transformational gift from Keith and Vickie Sharber to endow communication arts program
Kentucky Wesleyan College is proud to announce a $5 million gift – one of the largest single gifts in school history – from Keith and Vickie Sharber to endow and name the Communication Arts Program. This landmark investment is a significant commitment to student success and career readiness. “This endowment is a transformational gift that…
Kentucky Wesleyan College raises over $1 Million on record-breaking Giving Tuesday
College sets record for sixth straight year, celebrating a decade of impact on global day of giving Kentucky Wesleyan College raised a total of $1,152,816 on Giving Tuesday, setting a new single-day giving record for the sixth straight year. KWC has now realized over $3.8 million in charitable contributions from alumni, friends, students and employees…
Philanthropy Feature – Rev. Dr. Phil ’77 and Barbara (Adams) Hill ’77
“We are proud of KWC and appreciate the impact upon our lives. We want to encourage all alumni to take a little time to get involved through the many activities offered. It has helped us recognize that every gift is important for the continued goals of KWC service to the community and world.” “In connecting…
Philanthropy Spotlight – Allison (Estes) Ross ’02
During her time at Kentucky Wesleyan, Allison (Estes) Ross ’02 was a James Graham Brown Scholar, Women’s Basketball player, SGA President and Vice President, Member of the Order of Oak & Ivy and many other things that she admits, she has surely forgotten by now. As a now proud alumna of the College, Allison enjoys…
Philanthropy Spotlight – Dr. Gene and Cheryl Tice
Dr. Gene Tice served as interim president of KWC from June-November 2019. “As an outsider looking in, I always admired KWC from a distance. In my position at WKU-O, I met regularly with previous KWC presidents, so I knew a lot about the College. And I always enjoyed driving by the beautiful, well-kept campus, which…
Mike Hoover ’21, Financial Aid Counselor
“Prior to graduating, I had the opportunity one summer to work a part-time job at German American Bank that, upon graduating, turned into a full-time opportunity. I found myself staying in Owensboro as a result. The connections and involvement in our community I maintained through college cemented my decision to stay in the Owensboro area. “Moving…
Philanthropy Feature – Jackie Fischer ’89
“I’m so thankful for my Wesleyan experience. As I’ve had more financial options, it has been a priority to give to KWC. The generosity of others helped me to be in a position to attend and experience Wesleyan – I hope that any amount I give helps other students through scholarships and programming that contributes…
Kentucky Wesleyan mourns passing of David Hocker ’59
Kentucky Wesleyan College is mourning the loss of one of its most tireless advocates. David Hocker ’59, Trustee Emeritus and lifelong Kentucky Wesleyan supporter, devoted his life to lifting up the College and the entire Owensboro community. He will be dearly missed. President James Cousins shared the following message with the campus community: So many…
KWC celebrates investors at 2024 President’s Gala
The 2024 President’s Gala was hosted April 19 at the Owensboro Convention Center. It was another memorable even, celebrating the impact of Kentucky Wesleyan, the generosity of our donors, the joy of relationships forged on our beautiful campus, and most of all, our remarkable students. They are the only reason KWC exists. We raised $40,000…