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KWU Announces Fall Move-In Dates

Kansas Wesleyan announced Wednesday that new student move-in day will be held August 4, while returning students will come back to campus two days later, August 6. Off-campus students will be expected to complete the check-in process on these days as well.  “We can’t wait to get...

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Feature: ‘No Bad Days,’ Coaches Reflect on the Life and Impact of Brandon Baker at KWU

Matt Drinkall didn't know what to do. Brandon Baker, aka Dean McQueen, sat silent and motionless on the other side of his desk staring at Drinkall, who was in just his second week as head football coach at Kansas Wesleyan. "He's a very loving and caring guy and my first two weeks...

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KWU Launches Scholarship Competition to Honor Former Debate Coach

Kansas Wesleyan announced Thursday that it will honor former Debate and Forensics coach Gary Harmon by christening a scholarship competition in his honor. Harmon retired earlier this month following a distinguished career leading KWU Debate and Forensics, and this competition will...

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KWU Readies for Commencement Week

It is a day that means so much to college students near and far, whether they are first-generation graduates or coming from a long line of alumni. It’s a day that can change lives, and it’s a true rarity in life — it’s both a start and an end. It’s a collegiate commencement...

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KWU Marketing and Communications Wins Nationally Recognized Award

Kansas Wesleyan’s “We’re Back” video from August 2020 has been named a Communicator Award winner, according to information released this week by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. KWU received an Award of Distinction in the non-profit category.  Other organizations to earn...

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Student Blog: Taking Care of Yourself

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of blogs targeted to the prospective KWU student. This chapter is constructed to acknowledge the previously unknown stressors and challenges faced by many throughout the past 13 months, and the difficulties that returning to traditional...

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Wright’s Work Currently Featured in Wichita

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...

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Athletics Moves to No-Spectator Policy

Starting November 23, no spectators will be allowed at any of KWU’s athletic competitions. This policy is in effect through games of January 9. At that time, the policy will be reassessed and may be extended indefinitely if conditions warrant.  The change in policy is in response...

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KWU Theatre Returns to the Stage Thursday

The latest production from KWU Theatre, "It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play" (by Joe Landry) will be perfromed this week in Fitzpatrick Auditorium. Opening night is Thursday, with performances to follow both Friday and Saturday. All shows will go on at 7:30 p.m. Thursday's...

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Athletics Releases 2020-21 Ticket Protocols

Kansas Wesleyan University Athletics has announced its ticketing guidelines and fan attendance procedures for the fall 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  There will be reduced attendance capacity at both the Graves Family Sports Complex and Mabee Arena. KWU will issue 487...

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