The following is a message sent to the KWU campus community on August 27, 2020 by President Thompson. Dear Friends, Supporters, Students, Faculty and Staff of KWU, We currently have five active COVID-19 cases among KWU students. These cases are, for the most part, directly...
Due to continued uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Kansas Wesleyan University has cancelled the in-person, publicly accessible portion of its 2020 Homecoming and Family Weekend. No in-person events, other than scheduled athletic contests, will take place. The...
There is cause for celebration at Kansas Wesleyan University. Despite COVID-19 and the current climate surrounding higher education, KWU’s enrollment is projected to be at its highest point in nearly a decade. The increase is the result of a university-wide effort, including...
Thomas Jefferson once said that delay is preferable to error. With that mindset at the forefront and after a three-month postponement, Kansas Wesleyan University held its 2020 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, August 15 at the Graves Family Sports Complex. The ceremony had been...
A diverse group of new faculty and staff, including individuals with experience in Pakistan and Brazil, was announced as the newest members of the Kansas Wesleyan University team on Thursday, Aug. 13. Dr. Hassan Niazi comes to KWU from Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D.,...
For the second consecutive year, Kansas Wesleyan has been honored with the Tree Campus USA distinction by the Arbor Day Foundation. The award recognizes the commitment colleges and universities across the country have made to effective urban forest management. KWU is one of seven...
Margaret Thatcher once said that success was not only having a flair for what one is doing, but that it also involved hard work and a certain sense of purpose. A group of Kansas Wesleyan employees are shining examples of all of those elements, as with the fall semester set to begin...
The biblical account of Esther tells the story of a young queen who found herself with a difficult choice to make – risk death by helping her people or give into fear and remain silent. In chapter four of the book of Esther, her adoptive father, Mordecai, poses a question that...
Looking to build relationships with your fellow Coyotes? Kansas Wesleyan can help, even if you're at a distance! The Advancement Office has announced a handful of virtual events that will be conducted in the coming months. On August 6, join friends for a WebEx meeting with selected...
The following is an update from President Thompson regarding KWU's 2020 Commencement ceremony, which remains set for August 15. This message was originally sent to the Class of 2020 the week of July 20. Greetings, KWU Class of 2020! I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and...
