KWC Alumni Association

KWC Alumni Association

Welcome to the Podcast channel of the Kentucky Wesleyan College Alumni Association, home of ’Alumni Evolution,’ hosted by Doug Hoyt ’84, President of the Association. The purpose of Doug’s and this channel is to get to know our alumni and see where life has taken them after graduating from Kentucky Wesleyan College. Show your pride for Wesleyan and help continue (or build) your family legacy with Kentucky Wesleyan College. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 270-852-3140 or email summer.aldridge@kwc.edu.

Episodes

December 5, 2024 57 mins

Wesleyan Sweethearts Ryan ’12 & Jaimie (Fike) Moore ’12 lead a busy life with their #FuturePanthers, Micah & Rosie. Tune in to today’s episode of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association to learn more about this creative and generous pair!

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Our 2024 Outstanding Alumnus of the Arts Tevin Vincent ’14 may be young, but he’s already had an incredible career. Tune in to the newest episode of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association to learn more about his story!

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October 16, 2024 33 mins

Today’s guest on Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association is 2024 Gus E. Paris Distinguished Service Awardee Peggie Greer! Tune in today to hear more about the evolution of this long-time staff member who’s made a difference in the lives of thousands of students during her time here.

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September 24, 2024 47 mins

After graduating magna cum laude with a trip major from KWC, Danielle Woodward ’88 hit the ground running.  Tune in to today’s episode of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association to learn about her accomplished career and how it eventually led her back home to be the assistant professor of management at Kentucky Wesleyan.

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Kelly (Keohane) ’94 and John Steitler epitomize The Wesleyan Way. Tune in to today’s episode of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association to learn more about these 2024 Roy Pickerill Alumni Service Awardees and what community service means to them.

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September 10, 2024 38 mins

Today’s guest on Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association is Eric Feldpausch ’11. Tune in today to learn more about the new president of the KWC Alumni Association and the plans he has for his alma mater!

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August 27, 2024 44 mins

Jennifer “Miss” Jennifer Taylor might’ve hung her apron up in Hocker Family Dining Center, but she’s not getting away that easily! Tune in to today’s episode of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association to learn more about this Honorary Alumna and what it’s meant to her to serve KWC students for the past nearly 40 years.

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Today’s the first day of classes here at Kentucky Wesleyan, so what better fit for today’s guest than our new president?! Tune in to today’s episode of Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association to learn more about Dr. James Cousins, the 36th President of Kentucky Wesleyan College.

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Alumni board member Dr. Jackie Fischer ’89 is one-of-a-kind and she’s today’s guest on Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association. Tune in to learn how this softball alumna arrived at K-Dub and how her career and life has evolved since.

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August 6, 2024 59 mins

Dr. Tom Mitzel spent nearly 5 years as president of Kentucky Wesleyan College and did many great things for our alma mater. Tune in for this farewell episode with Dr. Mitzel where we show him what matters most – once a Panther, always a Panther.

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July 30, 2024 66 mins

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!

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July 23, 2024 57 mins

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!

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July 19, 2024 20 mins

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!

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June 25, 2024 71 mins

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 a...

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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...

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June 11, 2024 51 mins

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 cal...

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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.  

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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!

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Sara (Fleischmann) Williams ’15 was recently named our 2024 Outstanding Young Graduate and is today’s guest on Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association!

Tune in to learn more about how this young alumna has evolved into a successful young professional and community leader since her days as a student leader at Kentucky Wesleyan!  

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April 24, 2024 60 mins

KWC’s VP of Mission & Culture Shawn Tomes ’94 is this week’s guest on Alumni Evolution: The Official Podcast of the KWC Alumni Association!

Tune in to learn how Shawn has evolved since his days as a Kentucky Wesleyan student, and how he made his way back home to lead the College.

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