OKWU women’s basketball team spreads Christmas cheer
On their own initiative, members of the OKWU women’s basketball team decided to buy Christmas gifts for an area family in need.
Athletics
SWU athletic director named NCCAA president
An athletic director at a Wesleyan university has been named president of the National Christian College Athletic Association.
Discipleship among SWU student-athletes
In two years’ time, more than 40 SWU student-athletes have been discipled through Campus Outreach.
SWU athletic department focuses on faith
While wins and losses are important, Southern Wesleyan University strives for more in its athletic department.
Kingswood dedicates Benson Athletic Complex
Benson Athletic Complex has been named after Pete Benson, Kingswood alumnus, and his wife Ginnie.
Houghton College becomes NCAA-III athletics school
Houghton College athletics will now compete in the NCAA Division III, effective September 1.
SWU becomes NCAA-II full member
Southern Wesleyan University has been accepted as a full member of the NCAA Division II, completing a three-year process.
Houghton College first in nation to offer a virtual reality college experience
A virtual reality college experience is coming to Houghton College.
Are you ready for some football? Indiana Wesleyan says YES!
Football is coming to Indiana Wesleyan University, proposed to begin the fall 2018. The school sees this opportunity as one to build “positively into the lives of young men.”
Kingswood to build first athletic field
Kingswood University will begin construction of its first athletic field in the near future because of the generosity of an alumni couple.
WIWU-TV brings IWU basketball to ESPN3
Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcat fans nationwide have more ways to watch men’s basketball action with a new collaboration between WIWU-TV, ESPN, and IWU Athletics.
Eyes on the rim
Jim Dunn relates childhood basketball memories with how it looks to keep our eyes focused on Jesus amidst a world of distractions.
Wesleyan colleges and universities celebrate numerous athletic championships
The first weekend in December was championship-filled for athletic programs at three Wesleyan colleges and universities.
SWU dedicates Rev. Leroy C. Cox Tennis Complex
The new tennis facility at Southern Wesleyan University was dedicated October 28 with a ceremony inside the Nicholson-Mitchell Christian Ministry Center, overlooking the tennis complex.
SWU approved for provisional year in NCAA
Southern Wesleyan University has been approved for provisional membership in the NCAA after receiving notification from the Membership Committee, entering the final year of the 3-yr membership.
OKWU soccer signs 12-year-old Mason Green
OKWU men’s soccer recently signed a new recruit, one who is already loved by the team and coaching staff. Mason Green, 12, is fighting brain cancer, and the team added him to the roster.
OKWU wins third national croquet championship
Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s croquet team has won its third championship in the last five years.
SWU track and field crowns national champs at NCCAA indoors
Southern Wesleyan University crowned its first NCCAA national champions in track and field.
Dedicated to Krystal
Southern Wesleyan dedicated a bench in Krystal Pearce’s memory on its new flag plaza on campus. Pearce, killed in a car accident in 2013, prayed for fellow athletes at SWU to know Jesus.
‘This isn’t a track thing–it’s a Jesus thing’
Two SWU coaches reflect on how revival is happening in the athletic department. One coach says he hasn’t seen anything like it in his 28 years at the university.
Construction of $23 million Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex completed
Houghton College’s Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex will be dedicated on October 4. The $23-million complex will allow Houghton athletics to excel at the next level.
IWU’s Weidner drafted first overall in NBL of Canada draft
IWU basketball alum Jordan Weidner is the fifth Wildcat to play professional basketball.
IWU women’s tennis loses first match since 1995
For the first time in 19 years the Indiana Wesleyan University women’s tennis team lost a fall season match.
IWU men’s basketball honored by Congresswoman Brooks
Three elected officials recently visited Indiana Wesleyan University to honor the men’s basketball team, this year’s NAIA national champions.
