Growing at IWU Christy White arrived at Indiana Wesleyan University as a second-generation student. Both of her parents graduated from Marion College, and so she was proud to be following in their footsteps. Although the Lord had already been working in her heart prior to arriving at IWU, it was
Born on May 15, 1948, in a small village in Sierra Leone, Francis Kemba Mustapha was the eighth child in his family and one of two twins. Due to sickness, however, Francis was the only one of the eight to survive past the age of five. Indeed, Francis himself was
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The Benefits of Studying in the US for International Students The United States has long been a beacon for higher education, offering unparalleled opportunities for international students. From prestigious universities to diverse cultural experiences, studying in the US opens doors that extend beyond academic achievement. For foreign students, the US
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As the days grow shorter and we settle into the cozy rhythms of fall, it’s the perfect time to consider how we’re caring for our whole selves—mind, body, and spirit. When it comes down to it, we’re only as strong as our unhealthiest part, and by
Born in Marion, Indiana, Ronald Morrell Jr. started to work for his grandfather’s company, Morrell Floor Covering, at a very young age. Morrell Floor Covering has been in Marion for sixty-two years, making it the oldest black-owned business in town, and helping to instill Morrell with essential qualities of
Born on February 12, 1979 to two bi-vocational pastors, Blessing “Yemi” Mobolade grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. Mobolade’s early days were spent engrossed in Yoruba culture as his father worked in finance for ExxonMobil—a job that often took him far from home—while his mother worked as a
Lewis A. Jackson was born in Angola, Indiana on December 29, 1912. Just three years later he had constructed his first model airplane—only twelve years after the Wright Brothers’ historic flight. Jackson was only eight years old when he began to work to help support his family, and the
Although not nearly as prominent as civil rights era figures like Martin Luther King Jr or Rosa Parks, Nevada Pate was an influential civil rights activist and African American teacher within her community during both the civil rights movement and beyond. While her passion was education, her experiences with racial
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Rooted in abolitionist conviction, the Wesleyan Church has a rich and evolving history with race. From its founding to the present day at IWU, this legacy reveals a deep connection to justice, perseverance, and a continued commitment to racial reconciliation.
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Over the last fifteen years, few film series have been as impactful as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Across over two dozen films and a variety of television series, Marvel Studios has crafted an interconnected tapestry of characters and stories on a scale never before seen in cinema (with the loosely
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Learn about alumni who have made a difference for the Kingdom of God
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A Global Dream David Wesley Wright was born in 1955 to Wayne and Virginia Wright inside a mission hospital in a depressed area of the Philippines. The Wrights were serving as missionaries with the Wesleyan Church’s Department of World Missions at the time and decided it was best to