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Feature: Parker Marches to the Beat of Her Own Drum

Posted on October 1, 2019

Robert Frost’s famous poem, The Road Not Taken, speaks of two paths and, as many know, Frost chooses the lesser-traveled path and speaks of that choice positively. For Kansas Wesleyan University music standout Morgan Parker, the road she chose was one of drive, dedication and a high level of focus, a road that few others have both the ability and desire to choose.

Parker grew up in the Salina area, and according to a well-informed source, loved music from a very early age.

KWU Announces 50% Tuition Scholarship for United Methodist Church Members

Posted on October 3, 2019

Kansas Wesleyan University has announced a 50% tuition scholarship available to all members of the United Methodist Church. The scholarship opportunity applies to full-time, on-ground new undergraduate students as of the spring of 2020.

“We were founded on John Wesley’s principles and have a rich history with the United Methodist Church,” stated Dr. Matt Thompson, President and CEO of KWU. “This scholarship provides an opportunity for students who have an affiliation with the Church to continue their faith journey at a Methodist institution.”

KWU to Host Celebration for Nursing Center

Posted on October 4, 2019

Kansas Wesleyan University will host a special celebration event on Oct. 10, honoring those who have donated to the renovation of its new nursing facility. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. on the site of the new facility, 135 E. Claflin Avenue, and it will be open to the public. 

“This is an exciting time for Kansas Wesleyan,” said Ken Oliver, senior director of development. “We’re thrilled to honor those who have made this facility possible.”

KWU Announces 50% Tuition Scholarship for Family Members of Alumni

Posted on October 7, 2019

There are over 10,000 KWU alumni across the globe, who now have another reason to admire their alma mater. The school has announced a 50% tuition legacy scholarship for children and grandchildren of alumni, who have a 3.0 GPA. 

“Our alumni network forms the backbone of what it means to be a Coyote,” said Dr. Matt Thompson, President and CEO of KWU. “We are blessed with the support of alumni who help make these scholarships possible. We want those ties, those relationships and those bonds to continue through generations of families, and we hope this will help make that happen.”

Wilson Named Director of Athletics

Posted on October 10, 2019

Kansas Wesleyan University has selected Steve Wilson as its next Director of Athletics as announced by University President Dr. Matt Thompson. Wilson succeeds Mike Hermann, who left KWU for a position at Old Dominion University in late September. 

KWU Theater to Perform The Dining Room for Fall Production

Posted on October 11, 2019

KWU theatre will perform The Dining Room for its 2019 fall production, and opening night will be Oct. 23 in Fitzpatrick Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. There will also be 7:30 p.m. showings on Oct. 24 and 26, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 27.