Wesleyan Magazine, Fall 2022

Opal Lee’s Walk for Freedom

New stadium offers opportunities beyond football

– Karen Cramer

National Science Foundation to increase the teaching pipeline for STEM disciplines

Read more about Texas Wesleyan's community education outreach on page 22.

Gachman honored at 52nd Fort Worth Business Hall of Fame

Laura Matt wins Frank G. Brooks award

TXWES earns an A+ in campus diversity

New athletic opportunities for women at TXWES

TXWES celebrates Juneteenth with Opal Lee’s Walk for Freedom

– President Frederick G. Slabach

An inside peek at Polytechnic from 1901 to 1911

TXWES staff presents at Slate Innovation Festival

Student housing brings a community together

Student-led comic club focuses on comic books and manga, but is open to everyone

– Ibrahim Salih, Professor of Political Science

TEAM DEAN

– Sameer Vaidya, Dean of the School of Business Administration

“We’re connecting with the community as well as young people that want a place to share.”

— Rueben Gonzales

Texas Wesleyan’s commitment to Polytechnic Heights is central to its story. Read more on page 32.

Ready to check out Polytechnic Heights for yourself?

Go to txwes.edu/alumni to see upcoming events and follow our progress.

IT ALL ADDS UP

Grants, initiatives and programs are creating a powerful overall effect in Fort Worth’s teaching and education communities.

Closing the STEM Gap

Confidence + Experience = Leadership

The Cumulative Impact

With Katelynn Threats ’17, International Leadership of Texas teacher and Lady Eagles coach

Lexie Basham wins NAIA Championship

Women’s basketball head coach wins award in first season

New records set for men’s track and field

Alumni meet for first reunion since 2019

Former director of alumni relations takes on new role at UTA

Perez ’14 wins second Teacher of the Year award

Former beloved religion professor honored by scholarship

Take me out to the ballgame! In July, alumni and friends enjoyed a night at the ballpark at our annual Wesleyan Night with the Rangers event.

CLASS NOTES

GPNA Representative

Secretary

Treasurer President

Vice President

Immediate Past President

Ram Club Representative

Alumni Events Coordinator

Director of Alumni Relations

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Hello Dolly

Belva Northern Exposure Cliffhanger Friday Night Lights

LIVING TESTIMONY RENDER TO THE WORTHY NAME YOU BEAR

The university offered an invitation to invest 76 years ago – and it’s still paying returns today.