Tennessee Wesleyan University Alumni Association

12/20/2025

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12/17/2025

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! We are so proud of you. Welcome to the newest members of the Tennessee Wesleyan Alumni!

10/14/2025

🚨Attention TWU alumni!!🚨
Join fellow Bulldogs for a special evening at Orange Hat Brewing Co., owned by TWU alumnus Brian Hatmaker! Enjoy an evening with classmates, friends, and TWU leadership. It's the perfect chance to celebrate the Bulldog spirit together!
🗓WHEN: Thursday, November 6th, 5:30 - 8:00 PM.
📍WHERE: 10246 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932

RSVP at the link below:
https://igfn.us/form/IcZnbg

09/15/2025

09/04/2025

Time flies when the semester kicks off! ✈️ While we’re a couple weeks behind, our pride in the Summer 2025 graduating class is right on time. Congrats to our newest alumni—you make TWU proud! 💙🎓

08/08/2025

🎶Tell me, doctor, where are we goin' this time?🎶Well, back to Tennessee Wesleyan for Homecoming 2025, of course! Mark your calendars to join us October 24th to celebrate Bulldogs of the past, present, and future. If our calculations are correct, it's gonna be the best HoCo EVER!⏰

05/14/2025

05/09/2025

The stage is set, this group is preparing to embark on the next chapter of their lives and become TWU alumni. 💙🤍🎓

05/02/2025

Tennessee Wesleyan University’s Board of Trustees and President Dr. Tyler Forrest agreed to a five-year contract extension which will extend Forrest’s contract through June 2030. The Board of Trustees voted on the extension during its April 25th meeting.

“Tyler is the right person at the right time for this job,” said Dr. Bobby Goodfriend, Chairperson for the University’s Board of Trustees. “In the almost three years he has been leading TWU, we have celebrated record enrollment, the balance sheet has been strengthened, and the fundraising efforts are paying off with several major donor funded projects either completed or planned for this summer.”

Among those are renovations to three residence halls, Banfield-Durham Hall, Sherman Hall, expanding the Wilhelm Dental Hygiene Program and addition of a simulation center, Townsend Hall, and the soon-to-be-named Bobby Goodfriend Baseball Field. All of these and others have been part of the University’s We Are Wesleyan Capital Campaign, a now $27 million comprehensive campaign, that has already passed its first two goals of $19.25 million and $25 million, respectively. In collaboration with the City of Athens, Forrest worked to secure the former Ingleside School property through a long-term lease agreement that accounted for the largest expansion of the University's Athens campus in over four decades. A soccer, lacrosse, and track facility are planned for the site.

Over the course of the last three years, the University’s U.S. News and World Report rankings have continued to rise and a new “TW” logo was adopted for university-wide use to enhance the institution’s branding. A significant gift was secured to name a new college, the Colloms College of Arts and Sciences, which led to a reorganization of the academic affairs division into three distinct colleges. Student access has also been a priority through the establishment of the TWU Pledge, a last dollar scholarship that allows students with family incomes of $50,000 or less to attend Tennessee Wesleyan tuition free.

Since Forrest became president, there have also been additions to academic programming, particularly in the graduate programs that helped spur the increases in enrollment. The addition of a Master of Science in Sport Leadership, Master of Science in Education, and Executive Master of Science programs in Project Management, Business Analytics, and Business Administration.

On July 1, 2022, Forrest assumed the role of President of Tennessee Wesleyan University, becoming the first McMinn County native to be named to this office in the University’s 168-year history. At the time of his appointment, he was the youngest university president in Tennessee and believed to be one of the youngest in the nation.

“It is truly an honor to serve as President of Tennessee Wesleyan University and to have the chance to walk alongside our students, employees, alumni, and community in support of this great University,” Dr. Forrest remarked. “A hometown opportunity such as this does not present itself often, and now to have the opportunity extended is truly a great reward for Emily, Caroline, Ben, and me. I appreciate the leadership of our Board of Trustees, led by Dr. Goodfriend, and their continued support of Tennessee Wesleyan.”

Prior to his appointment at Tennessee Wesleyan, Forrest served in several roles at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, advancing through the finance and budget ranks ultimately becoming Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration prior to the appointment as President of Tennessee Wesleyan University.

03/24/2025

The Department of Fine Arts will present the musical Godspell this weekend!

March 28th at 7:00 p.m.
March 29th at 7:00 p.m.
March 30th at 2:30 p.m.

Godspell is a 1971 rock musical by Stephen Schwartz, based on the Gospel of Matthew. It follows the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, using modern music, humor, and energetic performances to convey its message of love, faith, and redemption.

Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated to help support the music department at Tennessee Wesleyan.

03/22/2025

Dean Satherlie, Thomas Fetter, and Mark White stopped by to see Dr. John “Woodsie” Woods, former TWC biology professor, and his wife, Susan. Though his health is not real good, it was a great visit and is a testament to the relationships built between students and professors at Tennessee Wesleyan.

Though almost 50 years have passed since they were in his class, they credit him as being an instrumental part of their lives and his influence remains with each of them.