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Ripperger Selected for Washington Center Internship

Posted on February 25, 2021

Kansas Wesleyan senior Kelsey Ripperger is the latest KWU student to be selected for a Washington Center internship, according to information released by the organization recently. The internship will take place for EarthShare, an environmental non-profit in the Washington, D.C. region. 

Feature: Hopkins ‘15's Calling Helps Move Social Work Program Toward Accreditation

Posted on February 18, 2021

While sitting inside Kansas Wesleyan University’s Pioneer Hall as she pursued a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, it was not uncommon for a student to tap Kelly Hopkins ’15 on the shoulder and say, “You’re a mom. Do you have any Tylenol?”

KWU Announces Newest Eisenhower Scholarship Recipient

Posted on February 16, 2021

Kansas Wesleyan announced its newest Eisenhower Scholarship recipient, Shaquoia Williams, on Tuesday, Feb. 16. 

Williams (Wichita, Kan./Wichita Heights HS) will major in Biomedical Chemistry at KWU, with an eye towards a future career in veterinary science.  

Student Blog: Why Salina?

Posted on February 12, 2021

Editor's note: This is the first in a Spring semester series of student blogs that will cover topics relevant to the prospective KWU student. 

I’m Skylar Nelson, a senior at Kansas Wesleyan University studying English. I was born in a hospital only blocks away from KWU, so it seems like fate that I began attending the university 18 years later. I’ve lived in north-central Kansas all my life, and grew up in the small town of Bennington, roughly 25 minutes north of campus. 

KWU Speech and Debate Excels at Gorlok Gala

Posted on February 11, 2021

Kansas Wesleyan’s speech and debate team excelled at the recent Gorlok Gala, a tournament hosted virtually by Webster University. The tournament is, with the exception of national events, the largest KWU attends each year. 

Nursing Education Center Virtual Dedication Set for February 19

Posted on February 10, 2021

The newest addition to the flourishing Kansas Wesleyan University campus, the Nursing Education Center, will be dedicated Friday, Feb. 19 with a special virtual ceremony. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. and can be viewed at http://portal.stretchinternet.com/kwu.

KWU DECA Continues Kansas-Wide Domination

Posted on February 5, 2021

For the fourth consecutive year, Kansas Wesleyan’s DECA program asserted itself as the top team in the state. The KWU squad won 39 of a possible 41 medals and took first place in 15 of 18 events at the DECA state meet Jan. 29 in Hillsboro.

Kansas Wesleyan Kicks Off New Semester

Posted on February 1, 2021

Coming off perhaps the most successful term in the school’s 134-year history, Kansas Wesleyan launched its spring semester on Jan. 19. 

Harmon Receives Regional NFHS Award

Posted on February 1, 2021

Long-time Kansas Wesleyan Debate and Forensics coach Gary Harmon was recently named the region's recipient of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Outstanding Speech/Debate/Theatre Educator Award. Harmon’s award represents NFHS Section 5, which encompasses Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. 

At KWU, Harmon has led a program that has posted more than 50 national championships, but his influence extends beyond campus as well. 

Wright's Work Currently Featured in Wichita

Posted on February 1, 2021

Lori Wright, Kansas Wesleyan University’s associate professor of Art, puts her fascination with human identity on display in her newest art exhibit, “More Than a Glance.” Featured at CityArts in Wichita, located at 344 N. Mead, her work exploring the expressiveness of human eyes is currently available for observation through Feb. 11.

The exhibit is a culmination of three years of work. Though Wright’s pieces range widely in size and medium, each one focuses solely on the human eye. 

 “I feel eyes are so powerful,” Wright said. “They offer such deep insight into a person.”

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