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Kayla Hepler (’24) is on the cusp of a dream come true.

She’s set to graduate from Nebraska Wesleyan University in December 2024 with a degree in early childhood education.  Before she finishes her academic career, she will be front and center on the world’s biggest swimming stage: the 2024 Paris Olympics.  

A new partnership between Nebraska Wesleyan University and York University will help students obtain a master’s degree in athletic training more quickly and efficiently.

The articulation agreement signed on Tuesday will provide York University students a streamlined pathway to advance their careers in athletic training through NWU’s program.

Nebraska Wesleyan University’s International Relations Organization (IRO) has been instrumental for helping students both international and domestic find their community on campus. 

IRO is a student organization that engages students in the global community on campus with cultural presentations, food and game nights. 

Nebraska Wesleyan University track and field athlete Bella Houge has earned NCAA DIII first-team Academic All-American honors from the College Sports Communicators, the organization announced Tuesday.

Nebraska Wesleyan University President Darrin Good has announced that Ryan Cassell will be the University’s next vice president of enrollment management and marketing. He brings 15 years of NCAA Division III enrollment and admission expertise to NWU. 

The Sandhills Global Youth Complex selected Joe Fagler (‘01), a former Nebraska Wesleyan University baseball player, as its inaugural director. The complex will be the future home of NWU’s baseball and softball programs. 

Nebraska Wesleyan University graduate Matt Wishard ('24) is charting an ambitious path from the fields of biology to the political arena.

Wishard, of Elkhorn, Neb., graduated with a degree in biology in May and aspires to create change by merging his scientific background with his passion for agriculture and politics.

McKenna Weber (’25) of Lincoln, Neb., has received a study abroad grant from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society across all academic disciplines.

Kaitlyn Georgiana (’24) wants to turn personal tragedy into breakthrough stem cell research for expectant mothers and babies. 

Assistant Professor of Spanish Manuela Borzone has received Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Faculty Scholar Award for the 2023-2024 academic year. 

“Now in her second year at NWU, Manuela’s scholarship has been formidable and has received many accolades,” her nominator says.