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Alfred Kalembo calling on Zambian churches to build schools and health centres, OKWU President Everett Piper speaking at conference, SWU offering scholarships to shooting victim’s children, and more.
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SWU approved for provisional year in NCAA
Southern Wesleyan University has been approved for provisional membership in the NCAA after receiving notification from the Membership Committee, entering the final year of the 3-yr membership.
Wesleyans in the news
Volunteers deliver tents and other items in the mountains of Nepal for earthquake victims, and Southern Wesleyan announces full tuition scholarships for the children of a Charleston shooting victim.
Master’s degree at SWU focuses on leadership
Southern Wesleyan University will soon offer a degree program with a focus on leadership practices for current and aspiring leaders in a variety of organizations.
SWU graduate establishes a ‘beachhead’ on Grand Strand
Scott and Kimberly Payseur, SWU graduates, are reaching out to teenagers through Ground Zero, a Myrtle Beach-based organization they founded. Ground Zero staff serve thousands of teens in the area.
SWU offering scholarships to children of DePayne Middleton-Doctor
The scholarships will cover each child’s tuition for their entire enrollment, if they choose to attend Southern Wesleyan.
Southern Wesleyan University employee one of nine killed in Charleston shooting
Wesleyan leaders and congregations in Charleston, S.C., are joining others through prayer and service after a horrific church shooting. A Southern Wesleyan University employee was among those killed.
SWU mourns loss of admissions counselor
A victim of the Charleston, S.C., shootings, DePayne Doctor was “always a warm and enthusiastic leader” and “truly believed in the mission of SWU.”
SWU grads often capture teacher honors
Numerous Southern Wesleyan University alumni capture Teacher of the Year awards.
Wesleyans in the news
Houghton business students score above average on national exam, SWU recognized by city officials, IWU grad will film documentary on human trafficking, OKWU founding family honored, and more.
SWU grad to continue mentor’s work by divine providence
Ashlee (Houser) Tietje is ready to step into her role as Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at Southern Wesleyan University this fall. As she does, the 2006 alumna will be realizing a dream that began while she was pursuing a degree in biology education at...
SWU grad to continue mentor’s work by divine providence
Ashlee Tietje was inspired to become a professor by SWU professor, Dr. Rouse. Little did she know that through a tragic turn and God’s providence she would return to her alma mater to fill her shoes
Gift helps SWU media communication program expand
The media communication program at Southern Wesleyan University has expanded its resources through a recent grant, providing immediate benefits to media communication majors.
Kingdom vision behind transfer of former ALIVE property to SWU
April 21 was a momentous day for the South Carolina District and SWU as the official transfer of the former First Wesleyan/ALIVE Wesleyan Church property on the SWU campus was completed.
SWU selects new vice president for finance and auxiliary services
Southern Wesleyan University named Mark Reeves as their new vice president for finance.
Reeves arrives at SWU with more than 25 years of leadership experience.
Father, daughter and SWU alums both named teachers of the year
A father and daughter, both alums of Southern Wesleyan University, have been named Teachers of the Year at their respective schools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SWU track and field crowns national champs at NCCAA indoors
Southern Wesleyan University crowned its first NCCAA national champions in track and field.
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.
Wesleyans in the news
A beloved Wesleyan pastor passes away in a car accident, Houghton College recognized for economic impact and safety, Southern Wesleyan singers perform, and retired couple serves in Haiti.
Seeking lasting solutions for earthquake-ravaged nation
Southern Wesleyan University is working with a South Carolina organization to help create long-term solutions in Haiti, ravaged by an earthquake five years ago.
