The ßÏßÏÊÓƵ Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Stephen Germic, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, to serve as interim president of the College. Dr. Germic will step into the role on July 1st, ensuring uninterrupted progress on the College’s ambitious academic agenda, while Dr. James Cousins and his family prepare…
OWENSBORO, Ky. — ßÏßÏÊÓƵ 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 timeline for identifying ßÏßÏÊÓƵ Wesleyan’s 37th president. The…
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OWENSBORO, Ky. — ßÏßÏÊÓƵ and the Owensboro YMCA announced today plans for a new school-age childhood center to be located on ßÏßÏÊÓƵ property, marking a significant step forward in a project supported by a $6.6 million grant thanks to an earmark from Senator Mitch McConnell and supported by Mayor Tom Watson. The…
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The ßÏßÏÊÓƵ Court of Appeals will convene Thursday, May 28, in Owensboro to hear oral arguments in two cases. The proceedings, free and open to the public, will be hosted by ßÏßÏÊÓƵ in the Jack T. Wells Activity Center at 3300 Frederica St. Bringing the Court of Appeals to campus gives ßÏßÏÊÓƵ Wesleyan…
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Owensboro, Ky. (May 20, 2026) – ßÏßÏÊÓƵ will host Transfer Week June 1–5, 2026, opening its campus and admissions team to Oakland City University students weighing their options following recent announcements about the university’s future. ßÏßÏÊÓƵ admissions counselors, financial aid staff, the registrar, faculty, and coaches will set aside dedicated time to meet…
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ßÏßÏÊÓƵ is inviting the public to celebrate the release of a new album by pianist Diane Earle, professor emerita of music and principal pianist of the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra. The event will be held Thursday, June 4, at 6 p.m. at Tapscott Chapel in the college’s Administration Building. Attendees will have the opportunity…
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ßÏßÏÊÓƵ conferred degrees on 181 graduates during its commencement ceremony Friday, May 2, at Owensboro Christian Church, celebrating a class that arrived from 18 states and eight countries to find home in Owensboro. The ceremony capped four years for a class that chose ßÏßÏÊÓƵ Wesleyan for its close-knit community, hands-on learning and the…
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ßÏßÏÊÓƵ celebrated outstanding student leadership and the impact of campus organizations at the annual Student Involvement Awards on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The ceremony recognized students and student organizations who go above and beyond to build community, serve others, and make a lasting impact on campus life. From Greek organizations and academic clubs…
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ßÏßÏÊÓƵ honored outstanding student achievement and recognized exceptional faculty and staff at its annual Honors Convocation on Friday, April 9. The ceremony celebrated students who exemplify excellence in character, leadership, service, and dedication to the values that define the ßÏßÏÊÓƵ community. Awards ranged from academic distinction to leadership recognition and service excellence. Honors…
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OWENSBORO, Ky. — ßÏßÏÊÓƵ celebrated excellence in character, leadership, and service at its annual Order of Oak and Ivy banquet, inducting seven students and honoring a distinguished alumnus. The Order of Oak and Ivy awards are given annually to students who best exhibit strength of character, dedication of purpose, and devotion of Christian…
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