Dear Jewelle,

July 16, 2024

It is such an honor and privilege to serve each of you in this crazy adventure we call life. Every one of us has a unique story that has led us to this very moment in time. It's fascinating there is one thing that is common among us all, IWU. 

The most exciting thing that I get to experience within this commonality is the chance to positively impact what the next step in life can look like as an Alumni. We are designed for greatness and God has equipped each of us to fulfill a key role in revealing His Love, Grace, and Peace. 

My prayer is that we all will be unified in supporting each other in our careers, personal lives, and walks of faith. Whatever your next step in life is, I pray blessings over you. 

In Christ,

Calling all teachers/staff in our schools! Do you want to decorate your classroom/office with an IWU Pennant and show off your IWU spirit? Respond to this email with where you want it sent to and we'll send one to you for free!

Thanks to enough alumni registering, we have reached capacity for this event! Stay tuned for more Indy Alumni Gatherings in the coming months.

Alumni & Friends in Indy

Indiana Wesleyan is set to take over Victory Field and we want YOU and your family to be a part of the action. Join us Sunday, August 4, 2024, starting at 12:30pm for a picnic in the park, pictures with Wesley the Wildcat, and community with fellow university supporters and alumni. Register today!

Before IWU, Dr. Michelle Pierce-Mobley focused on her career and family, attending church more as part of a routine than anything else. Once she began her program through IWU, however, Michelle was challenged to prioritize her relationship with Christ and see life as more than a series of routines. Thanks to having the support and resources she needed to succeed, Michelle began to see things through the lens of Christ – a shift that impacted all areas of her life. To read her full story, click HERE for Facebook and HERE for Instagram.

The IWU National and Global Career Advancement team is here to support you in your professional development journey. Whether it’s resume editing assistance, Behavior Based Interviewing instruction, LinkedIn guidance (profile and/or networking ideas), or career exploration, let us provide you with ideas for success. Just click the link below and let’s move forward … together! 

Want to know general announcements from Indiana Wesleyan University? Click on the link below to learn about all of the exciting news!

Dr. Jim Lo '82 recently retired from IWU and accepted a General Director of World Mission with the Church of God-Holiness following his own words of wisdom that as long as we have breath we should be walking with and serving God.

Bill English '83 completed his Ph.D. in Business Management at Kairos University.

Stephanie (Bailey) LeBlanc '84 and '19 was recently announced as Muncie Mayor's Office Receptionist Information Clerk & Special Projects Coordinator in Muncie, Indiana.

Eric Hausserman '97 was named Chief Executive Officer with The Rowmark Group (TRF) out of Findlay, Ohio.

Miriam (Fratzke) Dalton '99 completed her doctorate in School Superintendency and recently completed 11 years as the Elementary Principal at Eastbrook South Elementry School in Upland, Indiana.

Laura (Stark) Archer '02 recently accepted the position of Chief Nursing Officer at the VA Illiana Healthcare System based out of Danville, IL.

Diana Zagarzhevskiy '06 joined CBRE (Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis) as Vice President in the Indianapolis, Indiana office.

Christine (Rucker) Ralston '06 was recently elected to the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) board of directors in Arkansas.

Duane B. Gill ' 06 was named the Director of the Montana VA Health Care System in Great Falls, Montana.

Anthony L. Colon, Sr. ' 08 and '11 was named the permanent Director for the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Saginaw, Michigan

George B. Drexel '09 was announced as the Beckley VA Medical Center Executive Director in Beckley, WV.

Greg Nolan '09 and '13 and his wife are the new Oak Hill Senior Living owners in Portland, Tennessee.

Suzi (Stone) Johannigman '09 and '14 joined Margaret Mary’s Physician Center in Batesville, Indiana as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Darneesha (Coleman) Figgs '10, '12, and '14 was named one of the Top Women Leaders for 2024 by Women We Admire based out of New York.

Mark '11 and Andre Mann '11 celebrated their Golden (50th) Wedding anniversary.

Benjamin Dillon '11 was named Interim Associate Director of the Northern Indiana VA Healthcare System located in Marion and Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Jason Remmel '11 and '17 was named Secondary Teacher of the Year with La Porte Community School Corporation located in La Porte, Indiana.

Beth (Geisman) Herrell '15 was named Crossroads League Athletic Trainer-of-the-Year from Huntington University.

Emily (Conn) Foster '20 is a self-published author of two children’s books on Amazon and Kindle titled "My Mommy Is In Recovery" and "My Daddy Is In Recovery" to give children a relatable story about having a parent struggling with addiction. She has also achieved a DNP-NP and is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and graduate nurse educator in Clarksville, IN.

Mikayla Baillie '20 has joined Louisiana Tech as the Director of Basketball Operations.

Brigette Nelson '22 accepted the position of Development Officer for the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) in Washington, DC.

Jymil Thompson '22 was announced as Superintendent of Dorchester County Public Schools in Dorchester County, Maryland.

Jennifer (Duerlinger) Milchak '23 is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network as a Family medicine nurse practitioner in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Marcyana Wasinski '24 completed the IWU life coaching certificate program in April and will start an IWU master's program later this year.

Your Alumni team cares about your journey after graduation and wants to make sure we stay in touch. If it has been a while since you have updated your information with us, it only takes a few quick minutes to do so here! Be sure to follow and like us on social media to stay informed.

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