KWC Alumni Association

President Emeritus Bart Darrell ’84 has held numerous titles at Kentucky Wesleyan including president of the Alumni Association, adjunct professor and member of the Board of Trustees. He was our 2017 Outstanding Alumnus and inducted into the KWC Alumni Hall of Fame in 2020. Tune in to learn how this past-president of KWC left his mark on the College “The Wesleyan Way” and to learn what he’s up to...

We’re kicking off our #WomenofWesleyan International Women’s Day celebrations a little early with a new episode of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association!   Tune in today for a fun episode about the evolution of THREE Kentucky Wesleyan alumnae: sisters Kristen (Chinn) Hart ’10, Courtney (Chinn) Calloway ’12, Leslie (Chinn) Pemberton ’15, better known as “The Chinn Sis...

Battalion Chief of Training Corey Gant ’08 is no stranger to Kentucky Wesleyan College. When he’s not working at the Owensboro Fire Department you can find him tailgating ahead of any home Panther Football game, serving on the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors or walking through campus with his Wesleyan Sweetheart, Alaina, and their Future Panther, Sloane. Tune in to learn more about Corey’s...

The evolution of Athletic Hall of Famer Corey Crowder '91 has been an incredible one. Tune into today’s episode of Alumni Evolution to learn how this All-American and Panther Basketball alumnus’ career grew from an NCAA National Championship to being KWC’s first to play in the modern era of the NBA with the Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs.

We’re wrapping up our #WesleyanSweethearts Edition of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association with a pair of our youngest sweethearts – Chase ’21 & Kenzie (Tomes) Andrews ’21. Their love story may still be young, but it’s already a beautiful adventure full of adventure and memories. Tune in to learn more about Mr. & Mrs. Andrews today!

As we count down to Valentine’s Day, we’re hosting a special #WesleyanSweethearts Edition of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association! Next up on our lineup is Keith ’06 & Brittany (Leach) Cottoner ’08 and we know you’re going to love hearing their story! Tune in today and join us weekly for a new episode!

Next up on the #WesleyanSweethearts Edition of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association is Ed ’93 and Dr. Jodi (Parks) Krahwinkel ’93! Tune in to hear more of their love story and how they’ve evolved since their days as students here at KWC!

While “sweet” might not be the first adjective that comes to mind when you think of Roy Pickerill ’75, you can’t use the term #WesleyanSweethearts without thinking of him and his better half, Margaret (Stinnette) Pickerill ’75. Tune in to hear how one of the first couples ever married in Tapscott Chapel is still going strong today.

Next up on the #WesleyanSweethearts Edition of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association is Mark ’95 & Stephanie (Shively) Luckett ’92! Tune in to hear more of their love story and how they’ve evolved since their days as students here at KWC!  

Wesleyan Sweethearts K.O. ’08 & Erin (Gary) Lewis ’05 are next in the lineup for the #WesleyanSweethearts edition of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association! Tune in to learn how they evolved from the friend zone to a love story that’ll mark 18 years this Valentine’s Day.

For Wesleyan Sweethearts Mike ’78 & Cathy (Meeks) Bishop ’78, it wasn’t love at first sight! They were friends in college but dated other people. It wasn’t until years after graduation that they reconnected and fell in love. Tune in to the newest episode to learn more about Mike & Cathy and their evolution as Wesleyan Sweethearts!

NCAA Champion and Harlem Globetrotter Dallas Thornton ’68 has had quite the evolution since his days playing basketball here at Kentucky Wesleyan. Tune in to learn more about the All-American and Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame inductee’s incredible life that includes TV appearances, more than one visit to the White House and time with both the NBA and ABA.

Scott Kramer ’87 doesn’t just bleed purple himself – it runs in the family. Tune in to follow the evolution of this Wesleyan icon which includes being an inaugural member of the Panther Football team, career stops in the Admissions Office, Registrar’s Office, Student Life and a family full of incredible KWC alumni.

Owensboro native, Jillian Higdon ’23, is our youngest guest to date! Tune in to learn more about the Kappa Delta alumna’s Wesleyan experience, how she’s already started serving her alma mater and what she plans to do next.

This week’s guest on Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association is no stranger to the microphone. Tune in to learn more about how Chad Benefield ’93 has channeled his love of performing and serving others into a 25+ year career in radio with 92.5 WBKR.

It’s National Entrepreneur’s Day 2023 and we’re celebrating #TheWesleyanWay. Tune in to today’s episode of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the Alumni Association to learn about George Tinsley ’69.   Born and raised in poverty in Louisville’s Smoketown, Tinsley was a mediocre student who found success as an athlete. Athletic scholarships made his college education possible. He played prof...

Ohio County native Chad Hart ’09 transferred to KWC to be closer to his girlfriend (now his Wesleyan Sweetheart) and had the opportunity to walk onto the Panther Football team. Tune in to learn how Chad’s turned his fitness & sports management degree into a successful career in the nonprofit world.

As a little girl in growing up in Canton, Ohio, this week’s guest knew she wanted to become a doctor. Tune in to this episode of Alumni Evolution to learn how 2023 Alumni Achievement Award Winner Dr. Gwendolyn (Ford) Lynch ’86 grew from that ambitious little girl into a renowned neurologist.

Keith Sharber has been a loyal friend of Kentucky Wesleyan College for many years. Tune in to learn how our 2023 Honorary Alumnus found himself connecting to the College through in a variety of ways including as the public address announcer for Panther home basketball games and eventually as a member of the KWC Board of Trustees.

Lori Thurman is a 1994 graduate of KWC and returned home to Wesleyan recently to serve as our Coordinator of Equity & Inclusion. Tune in to learn how the Sigma Kappa alumna’s ever-evolving career path has prepared her to be a unique and qualified fit for her role on campus today.

Brown Scholar and Sigma Phi Epsilon alumnus Ben Kees ’10 found his passion for higher education and philanthropy as a student at Kentucky Wesleyan. Tune in to learn how Ben has since turned that passion into both a career and life of service.  

KWC Trustee Jim Griffin ’86 played basketball and majored in Criminal Justice at Kentucky Wesleyan. After graduating, Jim went on to a 26-year career in law enforcement with the Kentucky State Police and now owns Big Sky Solutions, a private detective firm. Tune in to learn more about his career and life!

2023 Honorary Alumna Kathy Rutherman has been a part of the Panther family for nearly 20 years. Tune in to hear more about her evolution from public relations in a hospital setting to telling the stories of the Kentucky Wesleyan community in a variety of publications.

Welcome to the first episode of Alumni Evolution, hosted by Doug Hoyt '84, President of the Kentucky Wesleyan College Alumni Association. Joining him are Allyson (Forrest) ’05 and Marshall Sanders ’11 who share their exciting evolution as alumni. Tune in to learn how the Wesleyan Sweethearts used Marshall’s student-athlete experience and Allyson’s love of party planning to create an incredible and...