Wesleyans in the news
California church challenges state in abortion mandate, Houghton students part of Super Bowl 50, SWU renovating house for missions purposes, IWU administrator contracts Zika virus, and more.
Colleges and universities
WIWU-TV brings IWU basketball to ESPN3
Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcat fans nationwide have more ways to watch men’s basketball action with a new collaboration between WIWU-TV, ESPN, and IWU Athletics.
Dr. Janet Starks to become VP for academic affairs at Kingswood University
Dr. Janet Starks has been named Kingswood University’s new vice president for academic affairs.
Religious freedom and civil rights testimony before the Indiana Senate
President Wright’s full testimony before the Indiana Senate, followed by his commentary.
OKWU Orange Movement visits Rahab House in Southeast Asia
OKWU’s Orange Movement has begun a ministry partnership with the Rahab House, a home in Southeast Asia that provides a safe haven for girls rescued from sex trafficking.
Lilly grants for summer theology institutes
Two Wesleyan universities have received Lilly Endowment grants to support summer theology institutes for high school students.
SWU Warriors speak the language of baseball
Members of the Southern Wesleyan University baseball team, coaches, and alumni traveled to Puerto Rico to minister to youth, teach baseball skills, and work on community projects.
Wesleyan Seminary receives Higher Learning Commission accreditation
Wesley Seminary is happy to announce that the Higher Learning Commission has given accreditation to the Doctor of Ministry program.
Dr. Ravi Zacharias chosen as IWU World Changer
Indiana Wesleyan University has chosen author and Christian apologist Dr. Ravi Zacharias as the 2016 inductee into the IWU Society of World Changers.
Indiana Wesleyan University rated tops in Indiana for nursing
Best Nursing Colleges has rated Indiana Wesleyan University the number one nursing college in Indiana out of 47 schools. IWU was ranked in the top 10 nationally.
Houghton is first Christian liberal arts college in nation to offer data science degree
Houghton College has been approved to offer a data science program, one of the fasting growing and in-demand tech jobs in the the job market today.
Wesleyan colleges and universities celebrate numerous athletic championships
The first weekend in December was championship-filled for athletic programs at three Wesleyan colleges and universities.
OKWU president arouses national media attention
A blog post entitled, “This is not a day care. This is a university!” by OKWU President Dr. Everett Piper has aroused national media attention.
OWKU president interviewed by Glenn Beck
Glenn Beck recently interview Everett Piper, president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, on his syndicated television program.
SWU dedicates Rev. Leroy C. Cox Tennis Complex
The new tennis facility at Southern Wesleyan University was dedicated October 28 with a ceremony inside the Nicholson-Mitchell Christian Ministry Center, overlooking the tennis complex.
Houghton College ranked 7th best rural college in nation
Houghton College has been ranked as the no. 7 top rural college in the country according to College Raptor’s “2016 Ranking of the 25 Best Rural Colleges.”
IWU to offer scholarships to selected science majors
Indiana Wesleyan University has been awarded a sizable grant that will provide four-year scholarships to 18 students in selected science majors.
Lennox inaugurated 12th president of Kingswood University
In its 70th year of ministry, Kingswood University inaugurated Dr. Stephen J. Lennox as its 12th president on Friday, October 16, 2015.
OKWU breaks ground on new dorms
Oklahoma Wesleyan University has broken ground for the first in a series of new dorms. All funds for the new dorms have been donated by members of the OKWU community.
Houghton welcomes 13 new faculty
Houghton College welcomed 13 new faculty members this fall, educators with various backgrounds and areas of expertise.
Houghton College names Robb Moses Alumnus of the Year
Robb Moses ’62 has been named Houghton College Alumnus of the Year. Moses is board certified in clinical genetics and a Founding Fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics.
John C. Maxwell to be honored as IWU World Changer
John C. Maxwell, leadership expert, pastor, and New York Times bestselling author, will be presented with the twelfth annual Indiana Wesleyan University World Changer Award.
OKWU’s inaugural Liberty Symposium a success
Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s first-ever Liberty Symposium brought together nationally recognized experts on religious liberty to speak to community guests , students, faculty, and staff.
SWU alumnus and chapel speaker presents a ‘love story’
Karen Mullikin was presented multiple surprises during a recent trip back to her alma mater, including a gift from her husband, Rev. Heath Mullikin.
