Dr. Michael Nelson Assistant Professor of Teacher Education What led you to be a professor? As anyone in the education field already knows, teachers must have empathy and compassion for their students. I have always been inspired by my teachers because of their devotion to the profession and their commitment to their students.…
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Class of 2022 Graduate Profile – Anna Bowlin
Why did you choose Wesleyan? I wanted to attend a private Christian college and my first choice in a degree program was a Zoology program. After visiting twice – once for Future Panther Day and once for Scholars’ Day, I was hooked. I loved the staff and faculty I met and felt that I was…
Faculty Focus: Heather Logsdon
Why is KWC so special to you? Hands down, … the relationships built in learning!! I met my best friend, former English Professor Joey Connelly, my first-year teaching while he mentored me as “new faculty” and we are still best friends today! He taught me so much. I know what my students from my first…
KWC hosting three spring musical performances
Kentucky Wesleyan College is proud to showcase a trio of spring musical performances in April. Each is free and open to the public. Details follow.
Kentucky Wesleyan College to present “Sweeney Todd” musical
The theatre and music programs at Kentucky Wesleyan College will present “Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” at the Jack T. Wells Activity Center March 17-19 at 7 p.m. and March 20 at 2 p.m. A worldwide success, “Sweeney Todd” was awarded eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s…
Why We Give – Jim ’93 and Sharon (Murphy) Duncan ’91
“From this vantage point, we can look back and appreciate how our academic, social and spiritual needs were nurtured at KWC. We are grateful for the investments others made to help us and trust our gifts will ‘pay it forward’ for the next generation.” Jim-Biology major at KWC, completed M.D. at the University of Kentucky…
Meet Leigha Taylor – Sr. Director of Development
We are excited to welcome Leigha Taylor to our Panther family, but in a sense, she already was – as a strong supporter of KWC over the years with husband Sam ’97. “I am excited to be a part of moving the College forward and helping to impact future generations. As a first-generation scholar myself,…
Staff Spotlight – Sydney Smith
Country music fan Sydney Smith was thrilled when her favorite local radio station, WBKR 92.5 – The Country Station, featured an article about her May 4 social media post. Sydney had suggested to President Thomas Mitzel that the College celebrate Star Wars with a clever nod to “May the Fourth Be with You” featuring him…
Why We Give – Lori (Parks) ’00 and Ben Byers
“I loved the close-knit atmosphere and opportunities I would not have had access to at a larger university. KWC was my first college visit. I knew after that visit I had found my home for the next four years! “KWC is very near and dear to my heart! Ben and I give because we simply…
Kentucky Wesleyan College receives federal funding
Kentucky Wesleyan College has received funding from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER), which is federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES). This funding was given to governors to provide emergency aid to combat state-specific needs resulting from the pandemic. Kentucky Wesleyan received $44,950. Wesleyan will use the funding…