Wesleyans in the news
Houghton students graduating debt-free, Kansas church volunteers reading to local elementary students, OKWU golf team makes history, and faithful pastor passes at age 103.
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65-year-old librarian runs marathons on seven continents–twice
Houghton College Librarian Glen Avery will retire in June, and he has his sights set on running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.
Wesleyans in the news
OKWU female employees react to editorial, former cop and criminal now friends, Houghton names new dean, Indiana church offering training for immigration legal clinics, and more.
Houghton College and Kingswood University sign articulation agreement
Houghton College and Kingswood University have signed an agreement guaranteeing fulfillment of course requirements and gives consideration for financial aid for KU students transferring to Houghton.
Houghton College first in nation to offer a virtual reality college experience
A virtual reality college experience is coming to Houghton College.
Wesleyans in the news
Delaware church packs 100,000 meals for needy, OKWU fights “contraceptive mandate,” Ohio church partners with nursing home to make mats for homeless, IWU announces new football program, and more.
Connell named as new dean of college at Houghton
Dr. Samuel J. “Jack” Connell, a Houghton alum and former Wesleyan pastor, has been named the new dean of the college and vice president for academic affairs.
Wesleyans in the news
Jo Anne Lyon examines why Christianity is thriving in Nepal, New Jersey pastor joins other professional chefs to feed homeless, OKWU president wins award, SWU yearbooks now online, and more.
Three Houghton alumnae collaborate on homeless project in Washington, D.C.
Houghton College alumnae are compiling stories of 29 homeless individuals in Washington, D.C. The trio hopes readers will want to help those in need in their own cities and communities.
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.
Houghton College launches new music industry degree
Houghton College has added a degree in music industry to its list of offered majors. The degree will equip students to work in contemporary worship, mainstream music, or entertainment media settings.
The road I would have never asked to walk
One Houghton alum and her family never would’ve asked to walk the road God has placed them on. But they continue to walk with Jesus one footstep at a time even when they don’t understand his ways.
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.
Presidents and board chairs of Wesleyan colleges and universities strategize to lead together
Presidents and chairs of the boards of trustees of each Wesleyan college and university met to strategize leading together from unified front in their effort to advance higher education.
Presidents and Board Chairs Strategize to Lead Together
On Monday, November 16th, the presidents and chairs of the boards of trustees of each Wesleyan College and University met at The Wesleyan Church World Headquarters to strategize about leading to advance Wesleyan Higher Education. The colleges and universities of The...
Houghton alumnus featured in book about problem-solving that helps others
Steven Grudda is featured in a book about individuals who are using science, technology, engineering, and math backgrounds to promote the well-being of others around the world.
The Community of Saints
Shirley A. Mullen examines the importance of the Community of Saints within Christianity. She reflects on those pilgrims who’ve already made their journey and how they’ve impacted her own.
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.”
Houghton alumni help produce box office hit movie War Room
Houghton alumni were involved in the production of recently released movie, “War Room.” Read what one alum has to say about the film, which became a box office sensation quickly.
Wesleyans in the news
OKWU seeks Supreme Court’s help with issue, Houghton music program invited to prestigious music fair, SWU serving those at nearby flooded college campus, and a North Carolina church ministers in NYC.
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.
Wesleyans in the news
Michigan pastors pray in crime-filled neighborhood, Wesleyan high school football player in a coma, Houghton College helping refugees in Buffalo, and more.
