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KWU Announces New Marketing and Communications Staff Members

Posted on December 23, 2020

Kansas Wesleyan is excited to announce the addition of multiple staff members to its Marketing and Communications team.  

Allen to Be Inducted Into Salina Central Band Hall of Fame

Posted on December 22, 2020

Kansas Wesleyan University Department of Music Chair, Dr. Milt Allen, can now add hall of famer to his long list of musical accolades. A Salina native and graduate of Salina Central High School (SCHS), Dr. Allen was recently tabbed as an inductee of the school’s newly established Salina Central Band Hall of Fame.

Kansas Wesleyan Adds Leite to Office of Diversity

Posted on December 17, 2020

Kansas Wesleyan has added a long-time collegiate professor to its growing Office of Diversity. Pedro Leite, former Vice President for Student Affairs and Academic Affairs at Cloud County Community College, has joined the staff as a Student Support Advisor. 

Leite spent this fall as an adjunct in KWU’s Computer Studies department, after coming to KWU from Cloud County Community College. He has also worked in administrative or faculty roles at Butler County Community College, Friends University and Kansas State Polytechnic, and he championed diversity-related initiatives at each. 

KWU Announces $1 Million Gift From Mac Steele

Posted on December 11, 2020

Kansas Wesleyan has announced a $1 million dollar donation from local philanthropist Mac Steele. The gift, which is spread over the next 30-plus years, will cover multiple Nursing scholarships for juniors and seniors each year at KWU. Those students will be designated as receiving the Mac Steele Scholarship.

Allen Begins Attempt to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Posted on December 10, 2020

In the northeast corner of Tanzania stands its most remarkable marvel – Mount Kilimanjaro. One of the world’s “Seven Summits,” this ancient volcanic mountain towers as the tallest in Africa, topping out at 19,341 feet. Climbing this natural wonder doesn’t involve the same technical prowess as the Himalayas. However, one must be prepared for acclimatization and potential altitude sickness, as climbers begin the trek in a rainforest before reaching the cap of a gradually melting glacier. 

KWU Speech and Debate Completes 2020 Schedule

Posted on December 8, 2020

Kansas Wesleyan’s speech and debate team recently concluded the 2020 portion of its season with a pair of virtual tournaments.

The team kicked off the quick turnaround at the Gold Coast Swing Nov. 14 and 15, a two-day tournament hosted by Lynn University. KWU finished with top performances in the event, which included parliamentary and Lincoln-Douglas debate competitions.

Feature: Applequist ’14 Finds Joy Through Storytelling

Posted on December 4, 2020

Note: Christmas by Candlelight 2020 will air free of charge on Sunday, Dec. 6 at this link. Communications Specialist Eric Brown recently profiled Gus Applequist '14, KWU Foundation board member and the leader of Fili Creative, the company responsible for filming and editing the virtual concert. 

Christmas by Candlelight to Take Place Virtually

Posted on December 3, 2020

December 6 edit: Christmas by Candlelight 2020 may be viewed here.

One of Salina's most beloved Christmas traditions will continue, in spite of COVID-19. Kansas Wesleyan's "Christmas by Candlelight" will be held in a virtual format Sunday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. 

KWU Names Pair of Eisenhower Scholarship Recipients

Posted on December 2, 2020

A pair of incoming first-year students were recently awarded Kansas Wesleyan’s top scholarship, the Eisenhower Scholarship.

Katherine Madsen (Hiawatha, Kansas/Hiawatha HS) and Alayna Behrman (Craig, Colorado/Moffat County HS) were the two recipients. Madsen is the soon-to-be valedictorian at Hiawatha High School and intends to major in Biology (pre-med), as does Behrman, who plans to be an ER/trauma surgeon.