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The Kansas Wesleyan University Board of Trustees has approved $800,000 in capital improvements to campus, improvements to buildings that will begin in the coming weeks. Another $200,000 will be allocated toward additional scholarships; all of the funds have come from donors.  “We...

One of Salina’s own will open a special exhibit showcasing his photography Monday, Nov. 4 at The Gallery at Kansas Wesleyan University. George Jerkovich will display a series of his photographs in an exhibit, “Near Burma Road – Saline County, Kansas,” that runs from Nov. 4–Dec. 13...

Both the men's and women's basketball programs open their seasons at home on Saturday, as both teams take on Midland University at Mabee Arena. The women's contest is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m., with the men's contest to follow at an estimated tip time of 7 p.m. Below are...

Kansas Wesleyan University’s Dining Services has earned an A+ rating for its vegan food offerings from the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). KWU becomes only the third school in Kansas to receive the A+ score, joining Sterling College and Bethel College.  In order to...

Kansas Wesleyan University will host the National Geographic film, “Paris to Pittsburgh”, on Thursday, Nov. 21 in Fitzpatrick Auditorium as part of its Intersections series, which focuses on the crossroads of real-world issues and academia. The film, a 76-minute documentary on...

Kansas Wesleyan University debate and forensics took part in the Jackrabbit Joust and Jackrabbit Alumni debate and forensics tournament, contested Oct. 11–12 in Brookings, S.D.  In open parliamentary debate, the team of sophomore Bryce Boyd (Oklahoma City, Okla.) and senior Cassity...

The Sunderland Foundation has announced a pair of grants, totaling $250,000, toward Kansas Wesleyan’s project to establish a new Nursing Education Center. The grant increases the total received during the campaign to over $5 million.  “We are grateful for these grants provided by...

One of the most recognizable forms of music comes back to Salina on Nov. 1, when Kansas Wesleyan hosts All That Jazz at the Salina Country Club. The second-annual event gets underway at 7 p.m, and will feature performances from regional band Jazz Tangent and the KWU Jazz Band,...

KWU theatre will perform The Dining Room for its 2019 fall production, and opening night will be Oct. 23 in Fitzpatrick Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. There will also be 7:30 p.m. showings on Oct. 24 and 26, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 27.  The Dining Room is a 1985 Pulitzer...

Kansas Wesleyan University has selected Steve Wilson as its next Director of Athletics as announced by University President Dr. Matt Thompson. Wilson succeeds Mike Hermann, who left KWU for a position at Old Dominion University in late September.  “I am very excited to have Steve...