“I am so very proud of KWC. The progress made over the years has been significant and has been accomplished through some trying times. The entire faculty and staff are excellent and consider each student their priority. In just the last week or so, I encountered a young lady at Barnes and Noble wearing a…
Philanthropy
Why I Give – Dr. Debra Bunger ’79
“KWC gave so much to me. I got an incredible education and was well prepared for medical school. I want to help my alma mater, and I want students today to have the same opportunities I did.” As a child, Debra Bunger was curious about what made people tick. At age 7, she decided to…
Kentucky Wesleyan receives Wal-Mart Community Grant
Support will benefit Leadership Wesleyan initiative Kentucky Wesleyan College was recently gifted $2,000 through the Wal-Mart Community Grant program in support of its Leadership Wesleyan initiative. Leadership Wesleyan is a reimagined program of the College that provides upcoming graduates with the skills and knowledge they need to successfully transition from college to career. “Not only…
Kentucky Wesleyan to host President’s Gala, April 22
Seventh annual celebration to feature Aaron Kizer Experience, live and silent auctions Kentucky Wesleyan College, along with President Dr. Thomas and Rhonda Mitzel, will host its Seventh Annual President’s Gala on Friday, Apr. 22, at the Owensboro Convention Center. The celebration is open to all and will allow Wesleyan to recognize members of the school’s…
Why I Give – Dr. Christine Salmon
“Liberal arts colleges bookend my college career. I began as a student at Southwestern University in Texas, a small Methodist-affiliated liberal arts college. Though I have worked at several different institutions of higher education, from community college to research universities, I always knew I wanted to work at a small college where I could make…
Why I Give – Mark Palmer ‘74
“I admit I’ve been a latecomer to giving to the school. I didn’t engage with KWC for a long time-not because I didn’t want to-it was simply out of sight and out of mind. In the last few years, KWC has done an excellent job in reaching out to me with letters, calls and personal…
Why I Give – Ryne Williams ’12
“I chose KWC because the College was known as a close-knit campus community and that appealed to me. I was recruited by Lairy Nofsinger ’58 (1936-2012). He was a HUGE influence on my decision. I was also blessed to receive the Brown Scholarship. This prestigious award was another reason for my decision. “Dr. Magnuson and…
Kentucky Wesleyan College raises record $461,045 on Giving Tuesday
Over $1.5 million raised since 2015 Kentucky Wesleyan College received $461,045 yesterday, its seventh Giving Tuesday, which more than doubled its goal of $200,000. The College has realized $1.59 million in investments from alumni, friends and employees since its inaugural Giving Tuesday in 2015. “It is impossible to adequately express our appreciation for this outpouring…
Kentucky Wesleyan Magazine Fall 2021
The Fall 2021 issue of the Kentucky Wesleyan Magazine is now in print and available online. Enjoy the latest issue, which is one of our largest ever! Features include celebrating 70 years in Owensboro, updates on our Rogers Fellows’ graduates, a Homecoming 2021 recap, spotlights on alumni Lawson Glasergreen ’91 and Jennifer Zingg ’21, Why…
Kentucky Wesleyan College receives $150,000 gift to name Panther Room in Wells Center
Additional investments have named a Campus Ministries Office, Prayer Room and Food Pantry/Professional Closet Kentucky Wesleyan College has named the Panther Room in the Jack T. Wells ’77 Activity Center for Dr. J. Charles ’62 and Margaret (Heltsley) Schertzinger ’59 following their commitment and generous investment of $150,000 in KWC’s newest facility. Dr. and Mrs.…