Wesleyans in the news
App developer for The Wesleyan Church granted $1 million, Houghton student addresses the United Nations, Liberian Wesleyans open Ebola education center, and Virginia quiz team ranks high at nationals.
Colleges and universities
IWU’s “Elephant Project” to help train 260,000 teachers in the Congo
In partnership with other universities and seminaries, Indiana Wesleyan will help train 260,000 teaches in the Congo as part of the “Elephant Project.”
IWU names Dr. Jerry Pattengale as first University Professor
In 2012, Pattengale received the IWU World Changing Faculty Award, only the second ever awarded.
Oklahoma Wesleyan announces record enrollment, three new Master’s programs
The 2014-15 school year is off to a great start at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Okla. The university has announced its sixth consecutive year of record enrollment.
IWU’s Weidner drafted first overall in NBL of Canada draft
IWU basketball alum Jordan Weidner is the fifth Wildcat to play professional basketball.
IWU women’s tennis loses first match since 1995
For the first time in 19 years the Indiana Wesleyan University women’s tennis team lost a fall season match.
Higher education: when relevance is not enough
An education that prepares students only with skills necessary to get their first jobs will have failed to prepare them for a lifetime of learning. Houghton College President Shirley Mullen weighs in.
Oklahoma Wesleyan is first among Wesleyan colleges in top-10 men’s soccer rankings
In the preseason, all four of the U.S. Wesleyan colleges made top-10 in NCCAA division I, including the first three slots, in men’s soccer. Women’s sports in our schools are also making an impression.
IWU formalizes partnership with Australia college
Indiana Wesleyan University President David Wright announces the partnership between IWU and Wesley Institute in Sydney, Australia, making their global Christian learning community a reality.
Kingswood students span the hemisphere with summer missions
Kingswood students serve in North and Central America and the world and introduce others to Jesus while serving them in the process.
Houghton ranked in top 50 Christian colleges in U.S.
Houghton College has been ranked number 38 among the best Christian universities and colleges in the United States by Christian Universities Online.
Philosopher Craig partners with OKWU theology & apologetics program
Oklahoma Wesleyan announces partnership between Dr. William Lane Craig and the Master of Theology & Apologetics program launching this fall.
Winners of National Wesleyan Bible Bowl Tournament announced
Fifty-five participants from eight churches gathered at Houghton College for the 2014 National Wesleyan Bible Bowl Tournament.
Wesley Seminary receives full accreditation
The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) voted to give Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University full seminary accreditation.
National Christian Honor Band selected to perform at Kennedy Center
The National Christian Honor Band (NCHB), sponsored in part by Houghton College, has recently been accepted as one of only four bands to perform at the Kennedy Center.
Houghton College receives high ranking from Fiske’s Guide
Houghton College received the highest ranking for quality of life from The Fiske Guide to Colleges for 2015. Houghton received praise in several other categories as well.
SWU students take Urban Ministry Plunge
A group of SWU students spent time alongside residents living in the poorest areas of Milwaukee and Chicago as part of the university’s “Urban Ministry Plunge.”
Dr. Lastoria honored for outstanding contributions
Veteran Houghton College professor and director of counseling services, Dr. Michael Lastoria, was recently honored with the Don L. Boender Award.
SWU pilots student-run coffeehouse
Southern Wesleyan University is offering positions to enterprising students as part of Blue Hill Coffee & Tea Co., located in the campus life center.
SWU establishes scholarship in memory of professor
SWU is establishing a new education scholarship in memory of Harold Waters, who passed away June 20.
Southern Wesleyan and Baptist Easley Hospital sign agreement
Southern Wesleyan University and Baptist Easley Hospital sign agreement for new MBA program and more.
President Wright expresses gratitude at the one-year mark
David Wright, president of Indiana Wesleyan University, reflects on his first year as IWU’s ninth president.
Making history again
Kingswood University celebrated two historic milestones at its 69th graduation ceremony.
Elisa Brito joins FC Kansas City
Oklahoma Wesleyan University Senior Elisa Brito has seen her fair share of challenges and opportunities in her last twenty-two years. Just a few weeks ago, Elisa received the birthday gift of a lifet
