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Jim Wiedie named women's basketball coach

Published: September 10, 2024

Nebraska Wesleyan University has named Jim Wiedie as the new head women's basketball coach, Director of Athletics Dwight Merilatt announced today.

“Jim is a veteran basketball coach, and I look forward to him helping to advance and grow the success of our women's team,” Merilatt says. His commitment and dedication to the success of our student-athletes remain his number one priority. I know our team will immediately recognize his overall coaching experience, and I can't wait to see how our team competes under his leadership."

NWU kicks off first-ever innovation and entrepreneurship classes

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September 6, 2024

Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU) has officially begun its first round of classes for the highly anticipated Philip S. Mullin Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.

Two show-stopping summer experiences help Engel define opera career

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Published

September 3, 2024

Nebraska Wesleyan University senior Shannon Engel has found herself in two very different worlds over the past two summers—bustling New York City and the quiet, charming town of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Jeff Christy tabbed as NWU head baseball coach

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Published

August 27, 2024

Nebraska Wesleyan University has named Jeff Christy as the twelfth head baseball coach in program history, Dwight Merilatt, director of athletics, announced Tuesday.

Elder Gallery to feature artist Bri Murphy

Published

August 13, 2024

Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Elder Gallery will open for the next academic year with the exhibit Dear Helia.

Artist Bri Murphy will present new work that explores themes of gender, childhood, and legacy in the context of an American political landscape.

Geary selected as A-R-C NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee

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Published

August 2, 2024

Former Nebraska Wesleyan University track & field student-athlete Bre Geary has been selected as one of the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) nominees for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

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