KWC Alumni Association

Alumni Evolution-S2E2-Brandon Cox '10

Did you know that we currently have an alumnus training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro?! Tune in to today’s episode of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association to learn more about Brandon Cox ’10!

Alumni Evolution-S2E1-Jay Ivey '11

Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association is kicking off Season 2 with Jay Ivey ’11! Tune in to learn how this Panther Basketball alumnus is staying engaged with his alma mater all the way from North Dakota!

Alumni Evolution - Nick Hines ’18

A combination of things brought Nick Hines ’18 to Kentucky Wesleyan. The opportunity to play football for the Panthers was a big draw, and the proximity to his hometown, small class sizes and the overall atmosphere of the Wesleyan family sealed the deal. Tune in to learn about Nick’s evolution after graduating!

Alumni Evolution - Class of 1973

Season 1 of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association is wrapping up with a special episode featuring 4 members from the Class of 1973!

Peggie (Pratt) Stewart ’73, John Brennan ’73, Beth (Robinson) Ronk ’73 and Kathy Sherman ’73 have a friendship that’s lasted over 50 years. Tune in to today’s episode to learn how these new members of KWC’s Golden Jubilee Club have stayed in touch since first connecting at KWC. Don’t let those sweet faces fool you – these playful alumni have collected tons of stories over the years and this episode is sure to have you laughing out loud!

P.S. Stay tuned for Season 2 coming in July!

Alumni Evolution - Lori (Parks) Byers '00

Soon after graduating from KWC with a degree in communications & public relations, KWC Alumni Association board member and Madisonville native Lori (Parks) Byers ’00 began a career in insurance, and that career has evolved into something she couldn’t have predicted when starting.

Tune into the newest episode of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association to learn more about this Kappa Delta alumna today!

Alumni Evolution - Joel Utley '74

When you tune into our newest episode of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association, chances are you’ll recognize the voice of this week’s guest!

Joel Utley ’74 was the Voice of the Panthers for KWC basketball for over 60 years and is still a loyal fan today. The KWC Athletic and Alumni Hall of Famer announced the radio play-by-play for over 1,900 games and is the only broadcaster in the nation to have called 12 NCAA Basketball Championship on any level, including 8 Division II titles.

Tune in to learn more this Kentucky Wesleyan legend!

Alumni Evolution - Becca McQueen-Ruark

This week’s guest on Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association is 2024 Honorary Alumna Becca McQueen-Ruark!

Tune in to learn how a grant-funded opportunity brought this beloved Wesleyan staff member to Kentucky Wesleyan a decade ago and learn what’s kept her here since.  

Alumni Evolution - Claire Sloane '24 & Shelbi Patterson '24

Today’s episode of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association features not one, but TWO of our newest alumnae! Tune in to hear how Class of 2024 Senior Committee members Claire Sloane ’24 and Shelbi Patterson ’24 evolved during their time at Kentucky Wesleyan and where they’re each headed next!