Kentucky Wesleyan College

06/22/2026

Congratulations to Hannah McNeiley, an Art and Graphic Design major (with a minor in Animation), on earning the first place Project of the Year in the College Division of RiverValley Behavioral Health's "Be Kind to Your Mind" art competition!

Her winning painting, "Last in Line," took shape over nearly three weeks as part of her Honors Program work in ART 235: Painting I. Inspired by the mythological figure Atlas, the piece shows a woman holding back the physical weight of struggle as it flows into a well. It is reminder that everyone carries life's challenges differently, and that grace and kindness matter, for others and for ourselves.

"It is a great opportunity to be validated as an artist and a wonderful way to share my perspective visually," Hannah said. "I hope my art visually inspires our community to be kind to others and themselves when life hands them struggles."

Along with the top prize, Hannah received a $500 cash award, a deluxe art kit, college school supplies, and a certificate of achievement. Kentucky Wesleyan also received a matching $500 contribution in her honor. Professor Heather Logsdon, Art and Graphic Design Program Coordinator, was also in attendance to support Hannah and accept the matching contribution.

Way to go, Hannah! We're proud of you and the message your artwork carries resilience, compassion, empathy, and mental wellness 💜

06/16/2026

Memories that last a lifetime 💜

06/14/2026

Tonight’s the Night, Owensboro!

We’re opening up rehearsal tonight, starting at 6:00pm for a special preseason performance as a thank you to the City of Owensboro and Kentucky Wesleyan College for once again being such generous and welcoming hosts during our Spring Training.

Come see the Phantom Regiment up close as we prepare for our summer tour, and stick around for the first official public run-through of our 2026 production at 8pm!

06/12/2026

After five years of dedicated leadership, President Dr. James P. Cousins will conclude his service to Kentucky Wesleyan College on July 31, 2026.

Since arriving in Owensboro in 2021, Dr. Cousins has helped Kentucky Wesleyan grow in ways that will shape the student experience for years to come. Along the way, he and his family made Wesleyan home. We are deeply grateful for his leadership, his vision, and his belief in this community.

The work he helped set in motion continues, carried forward by our faculty, staff, and especially our students. Wesleyan's future is bright, and we move toward it together!

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OWENSBORO, Ky. — Kentucky Wesleyan College today announced that President Dr. James P. Cousins will conclude his service to the College on July 31, 2026, after five years of leadership.  The Board of Trustees will meet in the coming days to name an interim president and to determine the ...

06/12/2026

Another Wesleyan Way Day in the books! Thanks to the nearly 90 future Panthers who were here today to get registered for classes, meet their classmates, and learn more about what to expect this Fall!

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06/11/2026

We hope you'll come join us to see the culmination of Phantom Regiment's Spring Training! We're looking forward to their open house and pre-season performance this Sunday, June 14 at Steele Stadium. The show begins at 8 p.m.

The performance is free and open to the public. A limited number of exclusive Phantom Regiment/KWC shirts will also be available for purchase!

Want to see the 2026 Phantom Regiment before we hit the road this summer? We'd love to have you in attendance at one of our 4 preseason performances!

06/09/2026

Kentucky Wesleyan College and the Owensboro Family YMCA are partnering to build a new school-age childhood center right here on our campus.

"Kentucky Wesleyan College is proud to become the new home for this project," said President Dr. James Cousins. "The College and the YMCA are joined by missions and compelled by many of the same purposes: service, education, family support, and the long-term health of our community."

For working families, affordable school-age childcare has long been hard to find. This partnership brings it back to our campus for the first time since 2000.

Additional details about the project, including timeline, site preparation, and program plans, will be announced as they are finalized.

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OWENSBORO, Ky. — Kentucky Wesleyan College and the Owensboro YMCA announced today plans for a new school-age childhood center to be located on Kentucky Wesleyan College property, marking a significant step forward in a project supported by a $6.6 million grant thanks to an earmark from Senato...

06/05/2026

We awarded over $173,000 in scholarships to students across Kentucky this year. Meet Karis Colbert, one of our 2026 recipients! Karis plans to attend Kentucky Wesleyan College, majoring in biology.

She is looking forward to using her degree to give back to her community. Karis says, "Receiving an Independence Bank scholarship is helping my future education by supporting my path in the health field so I can one day give back to my community. I am truly grateful for organizations that invest in students' futures and make opportunities like mine possible."

Congratulations to you, Karis! To read about all of our recipients, visit 1776bank.com/scholarships.

06/01/2026

Kentucky Wesleyan College is holding Transfer Week June 1–5. For one week, our admissions counselors, financial aid team, registrar, faculty, and coaches are setting aside time to meet with Oakland City University students one-on-one. Bring your transcript and your most recent aid letter, and we'll show you what transferring to KWC would actually look like.

Visits are available on campus or by Zoom. Register now at https://go.kwc.edu/portal/transfer-week

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If you're a student at Oakland City University trying to figure out what's next, we'd like to help.

Kentucky Wesleyan College is holding Transfer Week June 1–5. For one week, our admissions counselors, financial aid team, registrar, faculty, and coaches are setting aside time to meet with OCU students one-on-one. Bring your transcript and your most recent aid letter, and we'll show you what transferring to KWC would actually look like.

We're matching OCU institutional aid up to $25,000. No application fee. Most students will leave their appointment with a preliminary credit evaluation, admissions decision, and a financial aid estimate the same day.

Visits are available on campus or by Zoom. Register now at https://go.kwc.edu/portal/transfer-week

05/30/2026

Kentucky Wesleyan College warmly invites alumni, friends, and members of the community to celebrate the release of Heritage of Hymns, a new album by Dr. Diane Earle, Professor Emerita of Music and principal pianist of the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra.
Guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres, listen to selections from the album, and experience live performances by Diane.

Thursday, June 4
6:00 p.m.
Tapscott Chapel, Administration Building

Can't attend? Heritage of Hymns is available now at https://buff.ly/2AP8LVt and on all major streaming platforms. This event is free and open to the public.