About
About

Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. The University was founded in 1920 as Marion College and is committed to liberal arts and professional education.
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Academics
Academics

Indiana Wesleyan University offers over 280 academic programs, certificates and endorsements in business, technology, education, science, ministry, nursing and more. We offer program options online, on campus in Marion, IN, and at our onsite regional centers in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.
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On Campus
On Campus

God has gifted you with a unique set of gifts—on purpose, and for the purpose of changing the world in a way that only you can. We are here to help you discover, clarify or develop that calling. The world is waiting.
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Online & Regional
Online & Regional

Whether your intent is to complete an associate degree, finish your bachelor's degree, prepare for special education licensure, enter the world of higher learning with a master's degree, pursue a doctoral degree, or earn one of our many certificates, our education programs are designed specifically for your busy lifestyle.
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John Lakanen

Associate Professor; Acting Dean, School of Physical & Applied Sciences

Designations

Ph.D.; MS

Contact

john.lakanen@indwes.edu

Department

Natural Sciences

Programs

Resources

Curriculum Vitae

Biography

Hometown: Muskegon, Michigan.

Interests

Design and synthesis of new anti-malarial agents.

Degrees

Ph.D.
1994, University of Michigan
MS
1988, University of Michigan
BS
1987, Hope College

Indiana Wesleyan University
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Marion, IN 46953

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