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Southern Wesleyan: a “central” heritage in The Wesleyan Church
In February 1904, Dr. L.G. Clayton, Rev. Eber Teter and Charles Smith were part of a group of about 20 leaders who met on the brow of a hill for a prayer meeting. Clayton was a family physician to the small town of Central, South Carolina, a community that got its...
Wesleyan Higher Education: plan a visit today
Summer vacations have come to an end and high school students all over the country are back to their regular activities. One activity that is often overlooked is scheduling a time to go on a campus visit at colleges. A campus visit is one of the best ways to sense...
A flat tire paves the way for Oklahoma Wesleyan University
One hundred nine years. Seven antecedents. Five generations. Two denominations. One OKWU. Oklahoma Wesleyan University has a unique history — spanning a wide geographic and generational range, the result of a series of mergers between Bible colleges in California,...
Fiske Guide names Houghton a top 10 private college
Houghton College was recently named a top 10 private higher education institution by Fiske Guide to Colleges, one of its 20 Best Buy Colleges and Universities of 2019. The inclusion recognizes Houghton’s outstanding academic quality in relation to the net cost of...
Formation of clergy: SWU higher education purposes to serve the church
The approach to formation of clergy is changing for the Religion Division of Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) as they study and innovate ministerial programs. Dr. Michael Tapper, chair of the Religion Division, shared how SWU is working toward preparing pastors for...
Advancing Wesleyan Education through WE5
Education and Clergy Development is advancing Christian higher education through a new initiative called WE5 that celebrates the combined strength and ongoing impact of the five colleges and universities of The Wesleyan Church: Houghton College, Indiana Wesleyan...
Students spend summers communicating Christ
Many Houghton College, Indiana Wesleyan University, Kingswood University, Oklahoma Wesleyan University and Southern Wesleyan University students spend their summers telling others about Jesus. Following are stories of the many ways these students are a transforming...
Overcoming obstacles: Wesleyan graduate testimonies
In an ever-changing culture, the importance of receiving a Christian education is vitally important. The Wesleyan Church offers higher education at five colleges and universities and one seminary. Each institution offers an education on undergraduate and graduate...
Kingswood University launches Kingswood Extended
In response to the growing demand for ministry education at all levels in convenient formats, Kingswood University is delighted to announce Kingswood Extended. Kingswood Extended is an initiative that allows for the delivery of ministry education at any level...
A holy moment at Wesley Seminary presidential installation
Prayers of consecration are always holy moments, but this one was a rare moment indeed, especially for Dr. Colleen Derr. Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University took its first steps into the future under the new leadership of Derr on Wednesday, April 4, where...
Wesleyan Higher Education engaging in multiethnic opportunities
Colleges and universities within The Wesleyan Church (TWC) are implementing a variety of strategies and initiatives to support multicultural environments. Houghton College’s Mosaic Multicultural Center has served as the university’s main resource to promote diversity...
Houghton College founded through faithful prayers
The first class of students walked through Houghton College’s doors in September 1884, just months after the school’s charter was signed on April 21,1883. Then called Houghton Seminary, the founder, Willard J. Houghton, never dreamed the institution would become a...
IWU School of Nursing receives reaccreditation
The Division of Pre-licensure Nursing at Indiana Wesleyan University recently received official notice of its reaccreditation with the Indiana State Board of Nursing (ISBN). In order to enroll students, all Indiana nursing programs must be approved by the ISBN. The...
Wesley Seminary names new associate vice president
Aaron Wilkinson has been named the new associate vice president of operations and enrollment at Wesley Seminary by Dr. Colleen Derr, president. Wilkinson, who was previously the associate vice president of enrollment for Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), will start...
Houghton College Online adds psychology concentrations
Beginning in January 2018, students in Houghton College’s online psychology program will have three new academic tracks to choose from. The professional concentrations–clinical/counseling, social/developmental, and neuroscience–will offer students the opportunity to...
Houghton College introduces The Houghton Promise
New students headed to Houghton College will soon benefit from The Houghton Promise, the college’s commitment to affordability, experiential learning and preparing students for lives of global impact. The Houghton Promise is a pledge to incoming students, an assurance...
Ministerial students encouraged at College Day 2017
It might have been 8 a.m. when College Day 2017 started, but the nearly 70 ministerial students attending were energetic and ready to get a firsthand look at the ins and outs of The Wesleyan Church Headquarters. Students and faculty traveled from the denomination’s...
Joseph named dean at Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University
Abson Joseph, Ph.D. brings growth mindset to role Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) announced it has named Abson Joseph, Ph.D., as the next dean of Wesley Seminary. He will begin his duties on January 1, 2018. Joseph, who is currently a professor of...
WIWU-TV debuts “IWU Best Lecture”
WIWU-TV is showcasing Indiana Wesleyan University faculty in a new program, “IWU Best Lecture,” which debuted October 4 on the TV channel locally and on-demand worldwide via YouTube. The half-hour program uses selected IWU faculty from different programs across the...
Houghton College opens Utica extension site
Houghton College Utica (New York) is a non-residential cohort program offering courses leading to an Associate of Arts degree. It is aimed at students with barriers to higher education – particularly resettled refugees, immigrants and other new Americans. The...
Houghton College President Named a Power 100 Woman
Dr. Shirley A. Mullen, president of Houghton College, has been named one of Western New York’s 100 most powerful women. The annual listing, published by Buffalo Business First, highlights 100 female leaders who are fostering change in their communities and Western New...
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