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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 with students through the many different activities of the Alumni Board, we hope we have encouraged them; they have encouraged us!” 

The Hills give to KWC in many ways that make a positive difference for today’s students and for future generations of Panthers. Below they share more reflections on the impact of the College on their lives.

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Celebrate a Decade of Impact: Give to KWC on Giving Tuesday!

At Kentucky Wesleyan, your gifts not only make a difference, but your gifts ARE the difference—the difference between an adequate education and the high caliber, academically rigorous liberal arts foundation that has been the hallmark of Kentucky Wesleyan College since it was founded in 1858.

KWC will join thousands of colleges and nonprofit organizations around the world in the global day of giving on Dec. 3. Our goal – to surpass the $650,000 raised last year, and we can do it together! Through your generosity, we have raised over $2.7 million since our first Giving Tuesday in 2015, and we have set a record five straight years. Let’s do it again and celebrate a decade of giving.

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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 giving back to Wesleyan both financially and with her time.

“From a financial perspective, I typically give back to the Women’s Basketball program that poured so much into me for four wonderful years. I truly believe my time on that team transformed my life. I love watching the current teams play and they are always so thankful for any support.”

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Kentucky Wesleyan College Announces Inaugural Forward Under 40 Class

The Kentucky Wesleyan College Alumni Association announced its inaugural class of Forward Under 40, a new alumni recognition program celebrating the accomplishments of alumni who are under 40 years old.

This year’s class featured 24 alumni ranging in age from 29 to 39 with career paths varying from accounting and law to nonprofit leadership and medicine. It includes a variety of Kentucky cities as well as four other states and Washington, D.C. Selection was left entirely up to the College’s 8,000+ alumni base through anonymous voting after an open nomination process.

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Kentucky Wesleyan College to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 24-27

Kentucky Wesleyan College will celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend presented by Owensboro Health on campus and throughout the Owensboro community from Thursday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 27.

Signature events for the weekend include:

  • A Taste of the Arts, presented by Wonder Boy Media, on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m., which will feature live performances from theatre, band and choir along with various exhibits and “tastes” of Owensboro-themed cuisine by McHenry Event Planning (limited number of tickets still available!)
  • The Pillars Lecture Series on Friday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. featuring mini lectures by Dr. Kyle Besing, Allyson Sanders ’04 and Chase Andrews ’21 (no advanced registration required)
  • An already sold-out Alumni Hall of Fame and Awards Celebration, presented by Independence Bank, on Friday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m., which will honor the 2024 Alumni Award recipients with the induction of Lilburn “Ray” Harper ’85 into the Alumni Hall of Fame
  • The 4th Annual Panther Pride 5k, presented by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, on Oct. 26 at 8 a.m., which will offer a unique behind-the-scenes tour of Kentucky Wesleyan’s beautiful campus and a picturesque finish line in Steele Stadium (day-of registration will be offered)
  • Football vs. Hillsdale on Saturday, Oct. 26, at noon at Steele Stadium
  • The 4th Annual Bash on the Lawn, on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 3-6 p.m., is free and open to the entire community. This year’s Bash will feature live music by Soul N The Pocket, food trucks, vendors, putt-putt by Holes to Go, inflatables from Wild Child Inflatables, live characters from Magical Memories Character Co. and more (no advanced registration required)

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