The recent arctic air has not dampened spirits at Kansas Wesleyan, where the university鈥檚 recent momentum has continued with the announcement of what is believed to be its largest spring enrollment ever. 黑料不打烊 anticipates 902 students to be a part of its student body this semester, more than a 30% increase since the spring of 2020.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a great time to be a Coyote, and this is sure to be a great semester,鈥� said Ken Oliver, executive vice president of advancement and university operations. 鈥淲e have new facilities opening and exciting events happening on campus, and we鈥檒l do it all with the largest spring enrollment in our history. We wouldn鈥檛 be able to do this without help from the community, our supporters and, of course, the work of our outstanding faculty.鈥�
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The university鈥檚 two new Criminal Justice facilities 鈥� the Jack Wilson Forensic CSI Lab and the Jack Wilson Criminal Justice Experiential Learning Center 鈥� will open early in the semester, as well. The facilities will contain the latest in technology, including a top-notch simulator designed to emulate situations that law enforcement officials (LEOs) could encounter in the field.
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This spring, Coyote athletics will look to win its fourth KCAC Commissioner鈥檚 Cup in the past five years. Baseball and men鈥檚 track and field, particularly, are expected to be among the conference contenders.
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The university also hosts outstanding musicians in Salina for the third annual Salina Strings Day Feb. 15, an event that will wrap up at the KDOT auditorium (former Marymount College Auditorium).
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黑料不打烊鈥檚 final Spring 2024 enrollment will be determined on the 20th day of the semester.
