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Nebraska Wesleyan University’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration event is dedicated to reflection and recognition of individuals who embody Dr. King’s legacy of equity, inclusion and service. 

Nebraska Wesleyan University has partnered with Concordia University, Nebraska, to expand access to NWU’s Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program making it easier for students to obtain a MAT degree. Under the agreement, NWU will reserve two seats annually for Concordia Nebraska students who meet specified criteria.

Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its 2024 fall semester academic honors list for students enrolled in traditional and adult undergraduate programs. 

Traditional undergraduates:

Nebraska Wesleyan University Athletics has appointed Kean Kontor as the new head men's and women's golf coach. 

Kontor joins the Prairie Wolves with a wealth of experience in collegiate coaching and golf operations, most recently serving as the head men's and women's golf coach at Midland University.

Three-time national champion track and field athlete and Nebraska Wesleyan University graduate Isabella Hogue has been selected for one of the most prestigious academic awards in the American Rivers Conference. The selection marks NWU’s sixth consecutive year earning the award.

Reese Wilcox (’24) has already achieved what few undergraduates do—co-author a research paper published in Scientific Reports.

"Being published as an undergraduate is a huge honor," Wilcox said. "It’s rare and will definitely strengthen my application to MD-PhD (physician-scientist) programs."

Nebraska Wesleyan University has promoted Jason Ensrud to Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine. 

Nebraska Wesleyan senior goalkeeper Zachary Weis has been named a First Team Academic All-American, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced Tuesday.

Student studying sociology and criminology at Nebraska Wesleyan University recently turned the Callen Conference Room into a dramatic courtroom, hosting its largest-scale mock trial. This immersive event showcased sharp legal minds, gripping storytelling and fiery debate.

Dr. Sarah Kelen’s teaching and research on medieval and early modern English literature and culture have earned her one of the highest academic honors at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Kelen has been chosen as the inaugural holder of the Dr. Roger A. Cognard Professorship in the Liberal Arts.