Dakota Wesleyan University

1200 W University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301-439 -  View Map

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• Founded in 1885 by the United Methodist Church, Dakota Wesleyan University is one of South Dakota's oldest and finest liberal arts colleges. Dakota Wesleyan believes your education is about developing the whole person, mind, soul, and spirit and providing you the opportunity to explore your leadership potential in service to God and your community.
• Dakota Wesleyan University provides degree in Art, Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry, Church and Community, Church Music, Communication, Computers and Multimedia, English, History, Mathematics, Music, Religion and Philosophy, Sociology, Special Education, Theater, Wildlife Management . Secondary Education is offered in 12 subjects.
• Dakota Wesleyan University aspires to be a leading university that educates students to identify and develop their individual talents for successful lives in service to God and the common good.
• Dakota Wesleyan University has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, continuously since 1916. The university is also accredited or approved by the South Dakota Department of Education, South Dakota Board of Nursing, United Methodist University Senate, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Inc.
• Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.

In the News:

• Kieff Named DWU Softball Coach (Yankton Press & Dakotan)
  posted on July 13, 2011 at 12:20:36 pm
  MITCHELL — After a search that included candidates from across the country, Dakota Wesleyan University athletic director Curt Hart announced Tuesday morning that the Tigers’ next head softball coach is one with plenty of ties in the state, the city of Mitchell and even DWU.
• DWU Men’s Hoops Players Earn Academic Honors (Yankton Press & Dakotan)
  posted on July 12, 2011 at 06:37:22 am
  MITCHELL — Three members of the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s basketball team received one final honor for their work in the classroom throughout the 2010-11 season, it was announced this week.
• Bork wins high jump at U.S. Paralympic Championships (KSFY Sioux Falls)
  posted on June 21, 2011 at 01:41:56 am
  In his first time competing at the U.S. Paralympic Championships, Dakota Wesleyan University track and field athlete Hunter Bork experienced immense success.
• DWU Softball Coach McCarthy-Foster To Leave (Yankton Press & Dakotan)
  posted on June 15, 2011 at 06:35:50 am
  MITCHELL — After four seasons as the head softball coach at Dakota Wesleyan University, Marie McCarthy-Foster is leaving the university, athletic director Curt Hart announced this week.
• Huron Soccer Camp Canceled (Yankton Press & Dakotan)
  posted on June 7, 2011 at 06:50:08 am
  MITCHELL — The Dakota Wesleyan University soccer program has canceled the Huron Day Camp, Tiger head men’s soccer coach Jeremy Tosaya announced Monday.

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