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Feature: Climbing Kilimanjaro - Victory Not Without Toil

Posted on January 29, 2021

At the age of 60, Dr. Milt Allen is still learning. His most recent classroom, however, was an unlikely one: Mount Kilimanjaro. 

The chair of the KWU Department of Music began his ascent of the mountain, which is the highest single free-standing mountain in the world, on Dec. 13 and reached the summit Dec. 18. 

KWU's Multicultural Student Affairs Association to Present Black History Month Events

Posted on January 28, 2021

Kansas Wesleyan has announced a slate of on-campus events in February to honor Black History Month. The events will be sponsored by KWU’s Multicultural Student Affairs Association. 

“We’re excited about the events we have coming up in February,” said Dr. Allen Smith, KWU’s director of diversity and student success. “From a dinner, to a movie night, to a fashion show, we will encompass a wide spectrum of events this month. We look forward to getting things started with our formal program Feb. 5.” 

Houk Named Director of Recruitment and Alumni and Parent Engagement

Posted on January 25, 2021

Kansas Wesleyan University has named alumna Claire Houk (Massey) ’17 Director of Recruitment and Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement, effective immediately.

KWU's Alpha Chi Chapter Earns National Honor

Posted on January 21, 2021

Kansas Wesleyan University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society has been named a Star Chapter, one of the organization’s top honors. KWU is one of just 20 chapters in the United States to be so honored, and the only such chapter in Kansas. 

KWU Launches Dr. Rebecca Chopp Transfer Scholarship Competition

Posted on January 20, 2021

Kansas Wesleyan University is honoring one of its most distinguished alumni with its latest announcement, the launch of the Dr. Rebecca Chopp Transfer Scholarship Competition. 

Feature: Casper ’05 Proud to Serve and Protect His Hometown

Posted on January 15, 2021

The classic 1960s sitcom “Green Acres,” tells the story of two individuals, who preferred two different American sceneries. A prominent New York attorney longed for farm living and the countryside, while his stylish Hungarian wife desired the penthouse view and Park Ave. Hence, the show centered around contrasting lifestyles and the adjustment required for the couple to settle down in small-town America.

Feature: Hart Balances Chemistry, Golf at KWU

Posted on January 11, 2021

Hannah Hart approaches the challenges she faces in a classroom and on a golf course with the same mindset: focus on the task at hand and do it to the best of your ability, but don’t let it consume you. 

Fall 2020 KWU Honor Rolls Revealed

Posted on January 7, 2021

Kansas Wesleyan University announced its fall honor rolls on Thursday, Jan. 7, a listing of 264 students across two separate honor rolls. 

Full-time students who accumulated a 3.75 grade point average or better during the fall semester were named to the President’s Honor Roll, while those who posted a GPA between 3.25–3.74 this past semester were selected to the Dean’s Honor Roll.

Inaugural Bill McMosley Scholarship Competition Winners Chosen

Posted on January 4, 2021

Kansas Wesleyan University is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Bill McMosley Scholarship Competition, a fine arts-based event. Trenyce Nolan (Wichita, Kansas) and Billy Holladay (Kansas City, Kansas) were the event winners. 

“We’re excited for Trenyce and Billy to join the KWU family,” said Ken Oliver, Vice President of Advancement, Admissions and Marketing. “They made an excellent impression, both in competition and in the interview process, and are worthy recipients of this great honor.”