Political Science

“Russia, Iran, China: Is the West prepared for the axis of evil?”

The Stanley Reed Political Science and Pre-Law Club will host a live-streamed presentation on “Russia, Iran, China: Is the West prepared for the axis of evil?” with Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges on Monday, Nov. 13, from 9-10 a.m. in Rogers Hall in the Winchester Center. The event will also be accessible via Zoom. The…

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,…

Kentucky Wesleyan College debate series continues Oct. 29

Oct. 29 debate on Medicare for all The Stanley Reed Pre-Law and Politics Society at Kentucky Wesleyan College is hosting a series of debates. The third, on Marsy’s Law, which is on the November ballot, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. and will be available on Zoom by Clicking Here (Passcode: 482132). State…

Faculty Profile – Dr. Eric Schmidt

Where are you from, and what brought you to Wesleyan?“I’m from Kalamazoo, Michigan. Yes, that’s a real place. Though a bit bigger than Owensboro, it has a similar character—not too big, not too small. It wasn’t too much of an adjustment to move down here. I tell people I love bourbon, bluegrass and basketball, so…

Kentucky Wesleyan Welcomes Senator Joe Bowen

Former State Senator Joe Bowen of Owensboro will teach a 300 level class at Kentucky Wesleyan College this fall – “Advanced State and Local Government.” “This is my first foray into teaching a college class,” said Bowen. “The syllabus is ready, and I can’t wait to get started. It will be about how the sausage…

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…

Wesleyan Women of Distinction – Morgan (Whitney) Pierstorff ’10

“From the small class sizes to the close-knit community of faculty and staff, Wesleyan ensures that every student gets the support they need in the classroom and beyond. This allowed me to work very closely with my peers and heads of our academic departments to do independent studies to explore my career interests further and…

Why I Give: Matthew Ruark ’09

Hometown: Brooksville, Ky.Education: B.A., Political Science, Kentucky Wesleyan College                    M.A., Indiana University, Philanthropic Studies Why do you give to Wesleyan? By giving back, I pay tribute to those who gave to Wesleyan so I could attend. I want to help people, just as I was helped.…