Alumni News
Asbury Representatives to Serve in the Global Methodist Church
Oct 24, 2024 — Asbury alumnus Dr. Michael Powers ’74, Provost & Chief Academic Officer Dr. Sherry Powers ’77, and Professor of New Testament Dr. Suzanne Nicholson will be serving in new positions in the Global Methodist Church (GMC).
Asbury Music Educators Receive Recognition
Oct 3, 2024 — Two Asbury University Music Education alumni received recognition at the Kentucky Music Educators Association District 7 meeting. Dylan Schatko ’13 received the District General Music Chair and District 7 Elementary Music Teacher of the Year, and Olivia Kramer ’22 received District Orchestra Chair.
Asbury Alum Receives 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award
Sep 24, 2024 — Asbury alumna Jennifer Puckett ’01 Montgomery recently received the 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE).
MFA Alumni Produce New Film and Book
Sep 19, 2024 — MFA alumni Matthew Webb ’21 (Film & TV Production) and Chris Easterly ’22 (Screenwriting) continue to thrive in film and TV with a new movie and book.
Elevate Hosts Fundraiser to Help Fund Cancer Research
Sep 17, 2024 — In honor of Justin Spoon ’21, Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy will host a fundraiser (Elevate the Stage) on September 28 at Manchester Music Hall in Lexington, Ky.
Asbury Science Team Presents Research at Chemistry Conference
Sep 5, 2024 — Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Laura Walther ’91 and Biochemistry major Luke Chitwood ’26 collaborated on research presented at the Biennial Conference on Chemistry Education (BCCE) at the University of Kentucky from July 28 - August 1.
Asbury Club Sports Adds Men’s Volleyball
Aug 21, 2024 — Men’s volleyball is now in the lineup of Asbury University’s Club Sports program for students adding to roundnet, pickleball, disc golf, and ultimate.
Asbury Welcomes New Faculty Members for the School Year
Aug 19, 2024 — Pulling from a range of distinguished academic careers, Asbury University welcomes eight new faculty members who will further propel the university forward with academic excellence to start the 2024-25 academic year.
Asbury Welcomes New Kentucky Outdoor Institute Director
Aug 16, 2024 — Asbury University welcomes Kiki Yee ’18 as the new director of the Kentucky Outdoor Institute (KOI), an educational enterprise focused on growing individuals and teams in and through outdoor and adventure experiences.
