On September 15, 1886, Kansas Wesleyan University opened its doors for
the purpose of higher education. Through strategic plans and successful
fundraising campaigns, the campus has grown and evolved remarkably over
the past 130 years. The university has employed numerous skilled and
passionate faculty members who mentored students toward academic
success. As each academic year passes, the school marks notable
achievements with pride in areas of academics and athletics as it also
stays on the cutting edge of science and technology. Although Kansas
Wesleyan has endured struggles, challenges have been promptly met with
innovative leadership that laid the groundwork to propel the campus
forward, demonstrating perseverance and resilience to craft a lasting
legacy. As alumni expand throughout other communities, they carry the
university with them. The images within this pictorial history
illustrate the university's institutional history and the enduring
Coyote spirit.