KWC Alumni Association

Alumni Evolution - Mark '95 & Stephanie (Shively) Luckett '92

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!

 

Alumni Evolution - K.O. ’08 & Erin (Gary) Lewis ’05

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.

Alumni Evolution - Mike ’78 & Cathy (Meeks) Bishop ’78

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!

Alumni Evolution - Dallas Thornton ’68

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.

Alumni Evolution - Scott Kramer ’87

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.

Alumni Evolution - Jillian Higdon ’23

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.

Alumni Evolution - Chad Benefield ’93

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.

Alumni Evolution - George Tinsley ’69

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 professional basketball and leveraged his athletic career and academic achievements into a successful business. With organizational and leadership skills, Tinsley built and leads two companies that operate over 60 restaurants in Florida and Kentucky. He has also received numerous honorary doctorates and has been inducted into several halls of fame for his athletic and business accomplishments and civic leadership.