Wesleyan News

Spectacles Camp

This past summer Wesleyan’s quiet campus was the backdrop for a cold case murder investigation. More than forty years ago, an alleged double homicide was committed in Dice R. Anderson Cabin, but without enough evidence, the case went cold. In July, however, stained carpet and furniture were discovered in the Arboretum. To determine if the evidence was sufficient to re-open the case, Wesleyan’s own crime scene investigators – twenty five middle school girls from the Spectacles math and science camp – were given the task of determining whether or not the stains were blood. More info

Wesleyan claims Macon’s first Gold LEED Certification project

In May of 2011, Wesleyan College received Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification for its newly renovated Taylor Hall. The award, from the Green Building Certification Institute, recognizes the building’s energy efficiency and the sustainability of the design and building materials used in its construction. Taylor Hall is Wesleyan’s first LEED-certified green building, and according to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) project directory, it also is the first LEED-certified project in Macon, Georgia. It is among approximately 115 other projects in Georgia to have received certification at the Gold level. More info

Interactivity Foundation, Wesleyan College announce WISEe-IF classroom initiative

The nonprofit Interactivity Foundation (IF) and Wesleyan College have announced a two-year initiative to incorporate interactive, student-centered discussion processes into first-year seminar courses. The two organizations will collaborate to reimagine the Wesleyan Integrated Seminar (WISe), a first-year course required of all Wesleyan students, using ideas and techniques from IF. “We believe the program could have a significant impact on student success, retention, and the college as a whole,” said IF Vice President Jeff Prudhomme, Ph.D. “This could become a model for other schools to replicate.” More info

Wesleyan alumna Teacher of the Year

Before Lauren started teaching at the blind academy in 2004, she spent three months as a student teacher there in her pursuit of a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan College. Today, she also has a master’s degree from the University of Louisville and is working on a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. Lauren worked with social studies teacher Angela Touchton, who also works at the blind academy, during her student teaching days. She considers Touchton a mentor. “Lauren was a good teacher when she walked in the door,” Touchton said. “She’s only gotten better.” More info

NSF awards Wesleyan over half a million dollars

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $576,000 to Wesleyan College for its Math/Science Student Preparation and Retention Collaborative program in 2011. The first cohort of scholars began their undergraduate careers at Wesleyan last fall. The second cohort (pictured) arrived on campus August 13, 2012, a week before Wesleyan’s fall semester began. More info

Recycling at Wesleyan

Wesleyan College held a recycling event on campus in conjunction with Wesleyan Market, Saturday, October 12. Sponsored by Walmart, the College’s Environmental Concerns Committee collected fifteen pallets of electronics, batteries and fluorescent bulbs plus paper, cardboard, aluminum, and glass. More info

James B. Ferrari wins Distinguished Teaching award

During Wesleyan College’s Fall Convocation, James B. Ferrari, Professor of Biology and Arboretum Director, was honored with the Nonie A. and William F. Quillian Distinguished Teaching award. The award is named for William Quillian who twice served as Wesleyan’s president. More info

Princeton Review gives Wesleyan High Praise

Wesleyan College offers students an outstanding undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company features the college in the new 2013 edition of its annual book, The Best 377 Colleges, as a Best Southeastern College and gives high ratings for academics and classroom experience. More info

Wesleyan College named on The Princeton Review’s list of Top Ten Best Value Private Colleges again for 2012

Wesleyan College is a "Best Value" private college for 2012 according to The Princeton Review, one of America's most widely known education services and test preparation companies. The Princeton Review teamed with USA TODAY, the nation's most widely read print newspaper, to present its list, "The Princeton Review Best Value Colleges for 2012." More info

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Junior level nursing courses will begin fall semester 2013, but students can begin pre-nursing courses fall semester 2012. The nursing department will accept applications to the nursing program beginning September 2012, with a priority deadline of February 1, 2013. Applications completed after the deadline will be accepted on a space available basis. Hallmarks of the Wesleyan College program will include an emphasis on women’s health and holistic nursing, with specific coursework designed to prepare graduates for leadership and management roles in the field of nursing. More info

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