The Kentucky Wesleyan College Office of Equity and Inclusion concluded Winter Break with an Alternative Break trip to Washington, D.C. Led by Office of Equity and Inclusion Coordinator Lori Thurman, seven students, including Te’Asia Calhoun ’27, participated in a week-long expedition that combined cultural exploration, service, and personal reflection.
The trip gave students the chance to visit iconic landmarks, including the Washington, Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr. memorials, the Capitol Building, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, and the White House. For many, the museum visits were especially impactful. Their museum visits included the African American Museum, American History Museum, Holocaust Museum, American Indian Museum, and Air and Space Museum.
Te’Asia, a freshman psychology major at Kentucky Wesleyan, reflected on her travel and learning experiences.
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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 a great college where I received a top-notch education, made great friends and met the love of my life.”
Jason: “I give to KWC to help other students who might need the financial support to attend. KWC helped shape who I am today, and I would encourage others to give to continue the College’s success in our community.” (more…)
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 comes at an historic moment,” said President James Cousins. “We are so grateful to Keith and Vickie for their generosity and their belief in our mission. It affirms the Sharbers’ confidence in the College’s continued growth and the profound impact of the liberal arts. The need for leadership in the production of media, for expertise in media literacy, and for skilled rhetoricians and content producers has never been more pressing. This gift will multiply the advantages of our already strong academic and professional programs, ensuring our students have cutting-edge skills necessary for a rapidly evolving media landscape.”
The Sharbers wish to leave a legacy at Kentucky Wesleyan College through an initial $1,000,000 cash investment followed by a generous estate commitment. The transformational impact of the Sharbers’ generosity will benefit KWC students immediately and in perpetuity. This investment carries deep meaning as Keith’s career began across the street from KWC’s campus when he worked in the radio industry, and the couple is now ensuring stability and programmatic support for KWC communication arts faculty, staff and students. (more…)
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2024 presented by Owensboro Health was a weekend that won’t soon be forgotten! Enjoy the links to the photos/live streamed events and the 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame and Outstanding Alumnus of the Arts honoree videos. Special thanks to our friends at Charles Mahlinger Photography and Wonder Boy Media for capturing these moments for us.
SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025 will be Oct. 3-4, 2025!
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“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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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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