Oklahoma Wesleyan’s Everett Piper interviewed by Bill O’Reilly
Author and radio and TV host Bill O’Reilly recently interviewed Oklahoma Wesleyan University President Everett Piper regarding religious freedom and the law.
Colleges and universities
Kingswood’s Edgett Hall honours beloved couple
Kingswood University will rename a building that houses faculty offices after Dean and Elizabeth Edgett, volunteers who’ve helped raise funds for the university through the years.
Wesleyans in the news
Churches help those in need, World Hope International is featured on CNN, Houghton produces April Fools’ Joke, and more.
Spaugh receives Mitchell Award
Southern Wesleyan University presented the Virgil A. Mitchell Award for Excellence in Pastoral Ministry to James Spaugh, lead pastor of Bagley Swamp Wesleyan Church in Hertford, N.C.
New York pastor and educator passes
Rev. Thomas Boghosian served 62 years as a Wesleyan pastor and also served as Houghton Academy president.
Kingswood University elects Dr. Stephen Lennox as next president
Dr. Stephen Lennox has been elected the 12th president of Kingswood University. He will replace Dr. Mark Gorveatte this summer.
SWU University Singers to minister to U.S troops in Europe
The University Singers from SWU have had a rare opportunity to minister to military troops in South Carolina. This May they are extending this ministry to our troops in Europe.
Houghton awards Gaerte with Excellence in Teaching Award
Houghton College recently awarded the 2014–2015 Excellence in Teaching Award to Dr. Douglas Gaerte, communications professor, at the Excellence in Teaching Chapel.
SWU Day of Service a success
A total of 245 faculty, staff, and students participated in SWU’s 2015 Day of Service and completed 17 projects in area communities.
Wesleyans in the news
Wesley Seminary to offer course for non-attorneys on immigration law, 5-year-olds raise money for clean water well, a Houghton College horse is recognized, and more.
Houghton College partners to offer Islamic Studies courses
Houghton College is partnering with the Lilias Trotter Center to offer Islamic Studies courses at the college. The studies will aid in better understanding Muslims and their faith.
SWU names Strickland as provost
Dr. Tonya Strickland’s experience and passion for higher education has prepared her to serve as the new provost at Southern Wesleyan University.
Wesleyans in the news
A Canadian church builds a shelter for victims of disaster and IWU launches an innovative MBA program.
OKWU grad raising funds to start foster home in Alaska
Zach Crabtree has dedicated his life to serving underprivileged youth since he graduated from college. Now He is preparing to open a foster home in Alaska.
SWU track and field crowns national champs at NCCAA indoors
Southern Wesleyan University crowned its first NCCAA national champions in track and field.
IWU Chorale to perform at Carnegie Hall
Indiana Wesleyan’s University Chorale has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Sunday, March 8, including a performance with the NYC Chamber Orchestra.
IWU English professor invited to international conference
Indiana Wesleyan University’s Dr. Michael Buck, English professor, has been invited to participate in an international conference this summer that will take place in Tübingen, Germany.
Two time Olympic gold medalist trains at Houghton College
Jenn Suhr won gold medals at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and in 2012 in London. Currently, she uses the Houghton facility twice a week as she trains for the 2016 Olympics.
Westfalls welcomed as new pastors-in-residence at SWU
Southern Wesleyan University welcomed Karl and Sharon Westfall as the new pastors-in-residence. The couple will build into the lives of religion students and division faculty at the university.
IWU professor invited to selective Yale seminar
Indiana Wesleyan University’s Dr. Rusty Hawkins has been invited to participate in a week-long seminar on Slave Narratives at Yale University.
IWU to hold memorial service for Dallas Davis
Indiana Wesleyan University will celebrate the life of Dallas Davis, a student tragically killed in a car accident
Stephen Lennox emerges as the candidate in Kingswood University presidential search
An ordained minister with The Wesleyan Church, Dr. Lennox is an esteemed Bible professor recognized for academic and church leadership.
Wesleyans in the news
A new Indiana law affecting IWU makes national news, a Canadian church helps fund a school breakfast program, an Alabama church honors local police officers, and OKWU to add bioethics major.
Walters to retire after 20 years of teaching
After 20 years of teaching and faculty leadership at Houghton College, well-respected professor Michael Walters will retire this year.
