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October 21, 2019

Dental Hygiene Ready to Make Move to Athens

Following the acquisition of Hiwassee College's Dental Hygiene program this past spring, TWU is expediting the process of moving the program from Madisonville to Athens.

Dental Hygiene Ready to Make Move to Athens

October 8, 2019

TWU Announces 2019 Additions to Board of Trustees

Tennessee Wesleyan University welcomed five new members of the Board of Trustees this fall. The Board is tasked with leading the institution to accomplish its mission.

TWU Announces 2019 Additions to Board of Trustees

September 30, 2019

Recent TWU Grad Attends Appalachian Writers' Workshop

Class of 2019 alumna Rachel Holbrook is one of the first TWU graduates to earn the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing. During the summer she was selected to attend the Appalachian Writers' Workshop at Hindman Settlement School, one of the South's premier gatherings of writers. Dr. Kristin Robertson caught up with Rachel after she returned from the conference and chatted with her about writing, stoking the fires, and being brave.

Recent TWU Grad Attends Appalachian Writers' Workshop

September 20, 2019

Tennessee Wesleyan hosts 19 Japanese students for two-week culture program

Late this past summer, Tennessee Wesleyan University hosted 19 high school students from Athens' sister city, Isahaya, Japan. The newly launched partnership, the Chinzei Gakuin TWU Language and Culture Program, is directed by Dr. Betty Ruleman, TWU English Professor and Coordinator of the Study Abroad program.

Tennessee Wesleyan hosts 19 Japanese students for two-week culture program

September 13, 2019

U.S. News & World Report recognize TWU as top in region

This week, on the heels of Tennessee Wesleyan's record enrollment and retention numbers, U.S. News & World Report released their annual Best Colleges Rankings. Wesleyan performed highly in the 35th edition of the rankings, coming in at #16 for both Regional Colleges South and Best Value Schools.

U.S. News & World Report recognize TWU as top in region

September 12, 2019

Tennessee Wesleyan University Experiences Enrollment Increases Across the Board

As campus returned to normal after summer break, there was a noticeable difference for returning students, faculty and staff - it felt just a little fuller. The reason? Record enrollment.

Tennessee Wesleyan University Experiences Enrollment Increases Across the Board

August 26, 2019

Community Gathers for The LITE House Grand Opening

This past Friday, together with the Athens Chamber of Commerce, the Tennessee Wesleyan Goodfriend School of Business celebrated the opening of The LITE House near the campus of TWU.

Community Gathers for The LITE House Grand Opening

July 22, 2019

University provides statement on injured students

While on vacation in Charleston, South Carolina, two Tennessee Wesleyan University students were involved in a serious car accident. The students' vehicle was struck by a driver who was fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle.

University provides statement on injured students

July 11, 2019

Blake McCaslin to Head TWU Advancement

Blake McCaslin is headed back to his alma mater, having been named the new Assistant Vice President for Advancement at Tennessee Wesleyan University. McCaslin most recently served as Director of Business Development for Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens and Etowah.

Blake McCaslin to Head TWU Advancement

July 9, 2019

TWU Social Work Program Earns Accreditation

The Bachelor of Social Work program at Tennessee Wesleyan University joined an elite group of Tennessee programs earlier this summer, receiving accreditation during the June meeting of the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The accreditation is an important leap forward for the TWU undergraduate program.

TWU Social Work Program Earns Accreditation