Kansas Wesleyan University

We are so proud of Deputy Alycia Buchanan '25 for her timely and life-saving reaction to this medical crisis!

This morning I had the opportunity to present Deputy Alycia Buchanan with a Commendation for her recent lifesaving actions.

On June 9th, 2026, Deputy Alycia Buchanan responded to a medical call of “heart problems” in rural Saline County.
Upon Deputy Buchanan’s arrival, she was led to the patient who was not breathing. Deputy Buchanan immediately connected the patient to her issued Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and she administered two rounds of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) until she was relieved by Medics.
Due to Deputy Buchanan’s calm and decisive lifesaving techniques, Salina EMS transported the patient to Salina Regional Hospital for treatment.
The Saline County Sheriff Office would like to acknowledge Deputy Buchanan for her lifesaving actions and professionalism on June 9th, 2026.

Congratulations Deputy Buchanan.

Great work,

Sheriff Soldan

Summer is a season of growth, and at Kansas Wesleyan, it’s no different. Even when classes pause, the impact of KWU continues through student preparation, campus improvements, and programs that set the stage for a strong fall semester. Your support during the summer months helps bridge the gap—providing vital resources that ensure our students, faculty, and staff are ready to excel when they return. Every gift, no matter the size, directly strengthens the KWU community and keeps our momentum going.

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Coyotes, a reminder that the move-in process will begin Aug. 2 with RAs, followed by designated fall activity students moving in on Aug. 7. You will be contacted by your coach or activity director if you are eligible for early move-in.

Off-campus returner students will check in Aug. 11 and 12.

New students, as well as returning on-campus students, will move in on Friday, Aug. 14.

If you have any questions regarding move-in or housing, you can reach out to Student Development directly (785-833-4329).

Here at KWU, we understand that questions abound in higher education about value, choice and student outcomes. We embrace those questions, believing The Power of AND is the ultimate answer. Our student support and success systems that are designed to integrate into campus life -- designed to meet you where you are -- and numerous majors with community connections at the ready for experiential learning are just two of the ways we address the value of KWU. Learn more by visiting https://www.kwu.edu/the-value-of-kwu/ today!

Make plans to join us to celebrate 140 years of KWU's legacy at Homecoming 2026, Oct. 15-18! https://www.kwu.edu/about/events/homecoming-2026/

KWU did not miss out on last night's severe weather! Campus is safe and being actively cleaned up.

Coyote Enrollment Day will go forward tomorrow as expected, but we want to remind anyone traveling to Salina or coming onto campus to be mindful of fallen limbs and other debris, as fully cleaning up will likely take several days. We're extremely grateful for the hard work of our Plant Operations team as we navigate the aftermath of last night's storm.

Congratulations to all the Coyotes who earned honor roll recognition during the spring semester! The lists were announced late Thursday afternoon, and can be viewed at https://www.kwu.edu/about/news/kwus-spring-2026-honor-roll-recipients-revealed/.

KWU’s Spring 2026 Honor Roll Recipients Revealed - Kansas Wesleyan University A total of 446 students were named to Kansas Wesleyan honor rolls for the Spring 2026 semester, the university announced Thursday, June 4.

Look for a story on Brett's Banana Ball experience in the next edition of Contact magazine, due out later this summer!

Kansas Has a Place in the Greatest Show in Baseball: Banana Ball stops in Kansas City Kansas made its mark at Banana Ball in Kansas City as Kansas Wesleyan University graduate Brett Maddock and officials from Salina, Olathe, and Lindsborg took the field at Kauffman Stadium.

The complete set of Commencement Weekend photos, numbering hundreds of images, are now available for FREE download at https://kwucoyotes.smugmug.com/2026CommencementWeekend. It's our pleasure to provide this service to our graduates and their families!

If you have any questions, please email a member of KWU's Marketing and Communications office. Thank you!

2026 Commencement Weekend