Kansas Wesleyan University

Kansas Wesleyan University Experience the Power of AND! Kansas Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit four-year college located in Salina, Kan.
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and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Its mission is to promote and integrate academic excellence, spiritual development, personal well-being and social responsibility. KWU provides an educational program characterized by excellence, within a caring community, rooted in the liberal arts tradition, that includes 16 academic departments and a wide range of majors that includes a growing M

BA program. The university also boasts a growing campus ministry effort. More than 98% of graduates (over the past five years) are in jobs or graduate school within six months of graduation, a figure that is among the top two such rates in the state of Kansas. KWU’s music programs and debate teams have been especially successful, with debate winning more than 65 national championships and graduates of the music program securing positions all over the U.S., while multiple athletic teams have advanced to national tournaments. For more information, visit www.kwu.edu.

We are so proud of Deputy Alycia Buchanan '25 for her timely and life-saving reaction to this medical crisis!
06/17/2026

We are so proud of Deputy Alycia Buchanan '25 for her timely and life-saving reaction to this medical crisis!

This morning I had the opportunity to present Deputy Alycia Buchanan with a Commendation for her recent lifesaving actions.

On June 9th, 2026, Deputy Alycia Buchanan responded to a medical call of “heart problems” in rural Saline County.
Upon Deputy Buchanan’s arrival, she was led to the patient who was not breathing. Deputy Buchanan immediately connected the patient to her issued Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and she administered two rounds of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) until she was relieved by Medics.
Due to Deputy Buchanan’s calm and decisive lifesaving techniques, Salina EMS transported the patient to Salina Regional Hospital for treatment.
The Saline County Sheriff Office would like to acknowledge Deputy Buchanan for her lifesaving actions and professionalism on June 9th, 2026.

Congratulations Deputy Buchanan.

Great work,

Sheriff Soldan

Summer is a season of growth, and at Kansas Wesleyan, it’s no different. Even when classes pause, the impact of KWU cont...
06/16/2026

Summer is a season of growth, and at Kansas Wesleyan, it’s no different. Even when classes pause, the impact of KWU continues through student preparation, campus improvements, and programs that set the stage for a strong fall semester. Your support during the summer months helps bridge the gap—providing vital resources that ensure our students, faculty, and staff are ready to excel when they return. Every gift, no matter the size, directly strengthens the KWU community and keeps our momentum going.

Your generosity supports scholarships, enhances campus opportunities, and empowers the next generation of Coyotes to pursue their goals with confidence. Join us in investing in the future of KWU—because together, we can make an impact that lasts well beyond the season.

Visit www.kwu.edu/give today!

Coyotes, a reminder that the move-in process will begin Aug. 2 with RAs, followed by designated fall activity students m...
06/13/2026

Coyotes, a reminder that the move-in process will begin Aug. 2 with RAs, followed by designated fall activity students moving in on Aug. 7. You will be contacted by your coach or activity director if you are eligible for early move-in.

Off-campus returner students will check in Aug. 11 and 12.

New students, as well as returning on-campus students, will move in on Friday, Aug. 14.

If you have any questions regarding move-in or housing, you can reach out to Student Development directly (785-833-4329).

Here at KWU, we understand that questions abound in higher education about value, choice and student outcomes. We embrac...
06/11/2026

Here at KWU, we understand that questions abound in higher education about value, choice and student outcomes. We embrace those questions, believing The Power of AND is the ultimate answer. Our student support and success systems that are designed to integrate into campus life -- designed to meet you where you are -- and numerous majors with community connections at the ready for experiential learning are just two of the ways we address the value of KWU. Learn more by visiting https://www.kwu.edu/the-value-of-kwu/ today!

KWU did not miss out on last night's severe weather! Campus is safe and being actively cleaned up.Coyote Enrollment Day ...
06/09/2026

KWU did not miss out on last night's severe weather! Campus is safe and being actively cleaned up.

Coyote Enrollment Day will go forward tomorrow as expected, but we want to remind anyone traveling to Salina or coming onto campus to be mindful of fallen limbs and other debris, as fully cleaning up will likely take several days. We're extremely grateful for the hard work of our Plant Operations team as we navigate the aftermath of last night's storm.

06/08/2026

Have you seen or heard a KWU ad in recent months and if so, where? We want to give credit to our great media partners, stations throughout the region, and also learn where you -- the Coyote community -- is following along! Let us know where you've encountered KWU's advertising and promotional efforts.

Congratulations to all the Coyotes who earned honor roll recognition during the spring semester! The lists were announce...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to all the Coyotes who earned honor roll recognition during the spring semester! The lists were announced late Thursday afternoon, and can be viewed at https://www.kwu.edu/about/news/kwus-spring-2026-honor-roll-recipients-revealed/.

A total of 446 students were named to Kansas Wesleyan honor rolls for the Spring 2026 semester, the university announced Thursday, June 4.

Look for a story on Brett's Banana Ball experience in the next edition of Contact magazine, due out later this summer!
06/02/2026

Look for a story on Brett's Banana Ball experience in the next edition of Contact magazine, due out later this summer!

Kansas made its mark at Banana Ball in Kansas City as Kansas Wesleyan University graduate Brett Maddock and officials from Salina, Olathe, and Lindsborg took the field at Kauffman Stadium.

The complete set of Commencement Weekend photos, numbering hundreds of images, are now available for FREE download at ht...
06/02/2026

The complete set of Commencement Weekend photos, numbering hundreds of images, are now available for FREE download at https://kwucoyotes.smugmug.com/2026CommencementWeekend. It's our pleasure to provide this service to our graduates and their families!

If you have any questions, please email a member of KWU's Marketing and Communications office. Thank you!

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