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KWU Launches New Web Site

After a year-long creative process, Kansas Wesleyan is scheduled to launch the new KWU.edu Wednesday, October 13. The new site will include increased video functionality, ease of use on mobile technologies and better accessibility throughout. A click-through virtual tour is also readily accessible on many pages of the site, making it easier for prospective students […]

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KWU Announces Schmidt Foundation’s Launch of Scholarship Fund

Kansas Wesleyan’s DECA program has been on the rise for several years, and now, local groups are taking notice. The Schmidt Foundation, based in Hays, has made a $50,000 gift to KWU to establish the Schmidt Foundation Annual Scholarship. One of the qualifications will be...

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Kansas Wesleyan And Mahaska Announce New Partnership

Two pillars of the Salina business community have announced an exciting new partnership, as Mahaska and Kansas Wesleyan have joined forces. Mahaska will be the official beverage provider for KWU, and will sponsor both the KWU Exemplary Teacher Award and scholarship opportunities...

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KWU to Begin New Musical Season With Tuesday Evening Concert

Tuesday evening will mark the beginning of a new musical season at Kansas Wesleyan, in more ways than one. The Department of Music will open its annual concert schedule with a 7:30 p.m. performance of the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and String Orchestra. The event will also mark...

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KWU Finalizing Preparations for Homecoming and Family Weekend

After cancelling the 2020 version of the event, Kansas Wesleyan is especially excited about its upcoming Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities, set for Oct. 15–17.  “We couldn’t be happier to have Homecoming returning,” said Claire Houk, KWU’s director of recruitment, alumni...

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KWU and Salina Education Foundation Announce New Scholarship Program

Kansas Wesleyan and the Salina Education Foundation announced a new scholarship program Friday, designed to both aid in teacher recruitment and further the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. The RISE program will provide a $22,500 KWU scholarship to qualified, selected...

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Chingaya Earns ITA Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award

TEMPE, Ariz. – Kansas Wesleyan's Shingi Chingaya has been named as the ITA NAIA Men's Tennis Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award winner for the 2021 season. The Intercollegiate Tennis Association made the announcement on its website, wearecollegetennis.com. "In my four...

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Consecutive Commissioner’s Cup Wins Highlight Recent Athletic Successes

Steve Wilson admits there were times – several of them – when he wasn’t sure what was going to happen next. Not that day, that week, that month or the foreseeable future. Just five months into his new job as director of Athletics at Kansas Wesleyan, his – and everyone else’s –...

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Feature: Alumna Milam Receives Celestial Honor

"I got a rock!"  So joked Dr. Stefanie Milam '02 upon learning that she would now share her name with asteroid 40706 (1999 RO240). The space rock is now christened asteroid 40706 Milam, and a full view of its orbital pattern can be seen here.  "This asteroid was initially...

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KWU’s O’Connell Named KCAC Athletic Trainer of the Year

Dan O'Connell of Kansas Wesleyan University has been named Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Athletic Trainer of the Year, the conference office announced Monday. O'Connell will be formally recognized in a virtual format later in the summer. "I am very honored to receive this...

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