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During nighttime, the library is lit up with colorful lights to keep the Spring Fling going.
TxWes community lives it up at 3rd annual Spring Fling
April 23, 2024
Along with the final town hall in celebration to the 23-24 academic year, President Emily Messer, will be inaugurated as Texas Wesleyan University’s 21st president on Friday, April 26, 2024. She is the first female president at Texas Wesleyan.
Exciting changes announced at Town Hall meeting
April 20, 2024
Keiran Koulton practices with the Rams as they prepare for their spring game.
A glimpse into Ram’s football preseason
April 19, 2024
Members of the football team take their talents to a different sports field as they participate in the MyPark event.
From PlayStation to Reality
April 19, 2024
The electropop opera, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, shows at the Thad Smotherman Theatre for one weekend only.
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 opens at Theatre Wesleyan
April 18, 2024
Exit, Pursued by a Bear shows at the Thad Smotherman Theatre from Feb. 15 to 25. Photo courtesy: Theatre Wesleyan
Guest director brings ‘sweet revenge comedy’ to life
February 15, 2024
Breakneck Romeo and Juliet takes place inside the Ann Waggoner Fine Arts Building.
One-man rendition of Romeo and Juliet comes to Texas Wesleyan
January 29, 2024
Students can inquire about scholarship opportunities at the financial aid office.
Students struggle to pay for school due to lack of scholarships
January 27, 2024
Characters Mayme, Esther and Mrs. Van Buren connect over Esther’s tale of her romance. Photo courtesy Theatre Wesleyan
Theatre Wesleyan’s Intimate Apparel considered one of 13 best things to do in Fort Worth this weekend
November 9, 2023
Parking lot E is packed with cars right before 11 a.m. During these busy class hours students spend extra time searching for spaces.
Students struggle to find parking on TXWES campus
October 6, 2023
Keiran Koulton practices with the Rams as they prepare for their spring game.
A glimpse into Ram’s football preseason
April 19, 2024
Members of the football team take their talents to a different sports field as they participate in the MyPark event.
From PlayStation to Reality
April 19, 2024
The teams leave Wednesday to compete in the NCA & NDA College Nationals championship.
Cheer, Goldline teams show off their Nationals routines
April 9, 2024
Rams’ first baseman, Hayden Hutchins is at bat five times, hit two balls, and scores a homerun.
Rams Defeat Eagles 10–8 in non-conference matchup
April 5, 2024
Braeden Baller, junior general business and finance major, reflects on the dedication necessary to win matches.
Camaraderie, commitment fuel the 2023/24 Ram’s wrestling season
April 3, 2024
The electropop opera, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, shows at the Thad Smotherman Theatre for one weekend only.
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 opens at Theatre Wesleyan
April 18, 2024
The students came together in the closing song and sang “Somewhere Tonight” from “West Side Story.”
Music department presents ‘Scene D’amore’
April 3, 2024
Texas Wesleyan, North Side High School, and Western Hills High School perform “To New Heights” at Martin Hall.
Wesleyan Singers present ‘To New Heights’ at the Martin Hall
April 2, 2024
Texas Wesleyan’s wind ensemble performs their spring concert inspired by University College Day’s theme “Sky is the Limit”.
Wind ensemble concert presents a symphony of sounds
March 20, 2024
Exit, Pursued by a Bear shows at the Thad Smotherman Theatre from Feb. 15 to 25. Photo courtesy: Theatre Wesleyan
Guest director brings ‘sweet revenge comedy’ to life
February 15, 2024
Dr. Ilka Araujo, chair of the music department and associate professor of piano and music history, hosts an annual faculty recital to celebrate the renovation of Martin Hall on Oct. 24, 2023.
Dr. Ilka Araujo’s crescendo from music professor to TAMS president-elect
March 22, 2024
Dr. Messer spends time getting to know the community. Photo courtesy Texas Wesleyan University
President Emily Messer puts students first
November 15, 2023
TXWES joins the Nation for Pink Month
TXWES joins the Nation for Pink Month
October 16, 2023
Alumna Chalon Anderson returns to Texas Wesleyan as a member of staff. Photo courtesy Chalon Anderson
Chalon Anderson returns to TxWes as assistant sports information director
October 6, 2023
As a first-generation college graduate, Slabach understands the struggles of college and aims to “provide the resources to help students thrive.”
How a first-gen student became president of Texas Wesleyan
December 16, 2022
Valentines Day Special Episode 2024
Valentine’s Day Special Episode 2024
February 14, 2024
Texas Wesleyan celebrates the 20th annual parade for Dia de Los Muertos
Texas Wesleyan celebrates the 20th annual parade for Dia de Los Muertos
November 13, 2023
First Newscast of the fall season with Maliah LaCour and Ariadna Garza
First Newscast of the fall season with Maliah LaCour and Ariadna Garza
September 24, 2023
Rams celebrate return at 2023 Convocation
Rams celebrate return at 2023 Convocation
September 8, 2023
TxWes students attend Stampede Week!
TxWes students attend Stampede Week!
September 1, 2023
Crash & Burn: The Ongoing Battle With College Burnout
Crash & Burn: The Ongoing Battle With College Burnout
December 19, 2022
The Rams’ offensive line and the Stallions’ defensive line face off during a play in the third quarter.
Rams take home win during homecoming game
November 6, 2022
Number 14, Andrea Malek, is in her third year of playing for Texas Wesleyan.
Texas Wesleyan volleyball player Andrea Malek ranked top 3 in NAIA
October 14, 2022
Open Listening Session at Texas Wesleyan
Open Listening Session at Texas Wesleyan
September 30, 2022
TxWes student Charles Trammell honored at memorial
TxWes student Charles Trammell honored at memorial
September 1, 2022
Crash & Burn: The Ongoing Battle With College Burnout
Crash & Burn: The Ongoing Battle With College Burnout
December 19, 2022
Accommodations and accessibility challenges students with disabilities on campus
Accommodations and accessibility challenges students with disabilities on campus
May 13, 2022
The price of education: Financial hardships and their impact on students
The price of education: Financial hardships and their impact on students
December 20, 2021
International students share superstitions from India, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mexico, and Serbia. Graphic by Hannah Onder
Beyond the challenges: International students and the battle with COVID-19 
April 22, 2021
Intangible feelings: Anxiety and depression from the perspectives of students
Intangible feelings: Anxiety and depression from the perspectives of students
May 5, 2020
Special episode: RMG Rants
Special episode: RMG Rants
November 18, 2022
Spooky Podcast: Boyd House and West Library
Spooky Podcast: Boyd House and West Library
October 30, 2021
Spooky Podcast: Ann Waggoner Hall
Spooky Podcast: Ann Waggoner Hall
October 22, 2021
Spooky Podcast: Dan Waggoner Hall
Spooky Podcast: Dan Waggoner Hall
October 9, 2021
#StopAsianHate: What They Don’t Tell You (3-part series)
April 30, 2021

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Life after Donation

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December 18, 2019
In order to be better prepared on how to work with puppets, the cast members attended a puppetry workshop lead by Rick Lyon, an original “Avenue Q” cast member. Photo courtesy of Jacob Sanchez

R-rated musical pops up at Wesleyan

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April 24, 2019
Kit Hall and Thrupeti Parekh set up the artwork for Hope. Photo by Elena Maldonado

New art exhibition gives Wesleyan “Hope”

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April 8, 2019
Dr. Jeffery DeLotto poses with his newly published novel in his PUMC office. Photo by Elena Maldonado

DeLotto publishes short story turned novel

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April 5, 2019
The performers stand in front of the crowd after Fridays concert. Photo by Elena Maldonado

President’s Honors Concert showcases Wesleyan students

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April 1, 2019
The Department of Music will host a guest recital March 18. Source: txwes.edu Graphic by Elena Maldonado

Guest recital to feature ALTIUS Quartet, principal DSO harpist

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March 18, 2019
Dr. Paul Sikes directs the Wind Ensemble on Thursday at Martin Hall. Photo by Elena Maldonado

Wind Ensemble performs at Martin Hall

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March 8, 2019
Janis Joplin and the Vestal Virgins is one of the pieces of the new Silent Covenants exhibit at the Bernice Coulter Templeton Art Studio. Photo courtesy of Kit Hall

“Silent Covenants” opens at Templeton Art Studio

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February 25, 2019
Smokefall opens Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Thad Smotherman Theatre and will run until Feb. 24. Graphic contributed by Alexandra Flurry and Jacob Sanchez.

‘Smokefall’ appears at Wesleyan

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February 13, 2019
Jessica Koebbe plays the piano during her guest recital on Tuesday night. Photo by Elena Maldonado.

Koebbe plays a noteworthy performance at Wesleyan

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February 13, 2019
Texas Wesleyan will host the 11th annual Duo-Piano Competition on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Graphic by Elena Maldonado

Wesleyan hosts pianists for annual competition

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February 8, 2019
Elaine Barron will be graduating this month with a bachelors in English with a literature concentration. Barron plans to get certified to teach Special Needs students. Photo contributed by Elaine Barron

Barron grows up at Wesleyan

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December 14, 2018
Project Transformation interns from summer 2018 pose outside of the Eunice and James L. West Library; 27 young adults volunteered. Photo contributed by Julie Harding

Project Transformation stacks up more participants

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November 14, 2018
Kit Hall stands in front of a paintng of her horse Lady Azure Quick in her office. She is retiring in May after being at Wesleyan for 23 years. Photo by Elena Maldonado

Hall says goodbye to Wesleyan

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November 14, 2018
Connie Whitt-Lambert has been awarded 11 first place ribbons, seven second place, 10 third place, one fourth place, and 12 honorable mentions. Photo contributed by Connie Whitt-Lambert

Wesleyan staff win big at State Fair

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November 13, 2018
“The Hostage” tells the story of a British soldier being held hostage in a Dublin lodging house. Its opening night will be Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Thad Smotherman Theatre. Graphic contributed by Jacob Sanchez

Theatre Wesleyan captures ‘The Hostage’

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November 1, 2018
Charlotte Jones Anderson speaks with host Scott Murray on Tuesday at Martin Hall. Photo by Elena Maldonado

Anderson gives rundown on Dallas Cowboys PR

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October 31, 2018
Dexter Collins and other students gather on the third floor of the church for Common Meal. Photo contributed by Haley Arnspiger

Spiritual Life cooks up conversations at Common Meal

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October 18, 2018
Antebellum, one of the pieces of Sara Cardonas Southern Gothic exhibit. Photo by Elena Maldonado

Cardona comes to Wesleyan with ‘Southern Gothic’ exhibit

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October 15, 2018
Dr. Paul Sikes conducts the Wind Ensemble at Thursdays concert. Photo by Elena Maldonado

Wind Ensemble Concert wows crowd

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October 12, 2018
Students and guests eat lunch after Chapel. Photo by Elena Maldonado

Chapel creates a community for Wesleyan students

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October 11, 2018
Tartuffeis the first Theatre Wesleyan production of the semester. The show features Orgon (William Bull), a man who lets a conman, Tartuffe (Torris Curry), stay in his home with his family.

Theatre Wesleyan presents ‘Tartuffe’

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September 20, 2018
Kristian Thomas performs What Do You Do With Your Arms? by Carner/Gregor on Monday night. Photo by Carsen Cunningham

Spring recital showcases Wesleyan students’ talents

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May 2, 2018
Tricia Bowes introduces Micheline Hynes at Sundays Poly Talks presentation about community gardens. Photo by Elena Maldonado

Speaker discusses importance of community gardens

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May 1, 2018
Oklahoma! is celebrating its 75th anniversary, Theatre Wesleyan is doing four performances at the W.E. Scott Theatre. Graphic Contributed by Jacob Sanchez.

‘Oklahoma!’ will travel to Lancaster

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April 18, 2018
Dennis Miles gives his lecture on the Armstrong Academy Photo by Elena Maldonado

Lecture gives insight into Oklahoma history

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March 27, 2018

Project Transformation offers students summer internships

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March 6, 2018
Pastor Ginger Watson holds a flyer for the Ash Wednesday service. Photo by Elena Maldonado.

Polytechnic Church schedules Ash Wednesday service

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February 12, 2018
Garcia leaves audience members in awe with the performance of the song Triste. Photo by Elena Maldonado

Garcia performs a culturally-inclusive recital at Martin Hall

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January 29, 2018
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