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Orchestra and Opera Combine to Present Hansel and Gretel at Hansen
An adaptation of a well-known fairy tale will combine the talent of Illinois Wesleyan University’s opera program and symphony orchestra for a 4-day showing of Hansel and Gretel this weekend at Hansen Student Center.
Benn '25 Invited to Speak About Empowering Youth Voices at Aspen Institute
Cloud Benn ‘25 was invited by the Colorado Aspen Institute to speak on a panel about their involvement in a New Orleans organization to uplift youth voices.
Students Manage Nearby Vacation Rental Through Internship with Talluto '94
A team of Illinois Wesleyan University students had the chance to renovate, list and manage a home near campus as an Airbnb and VRBO rental property last summer through an internship led by Marc Talluto '94.
Titan HEART Project Made Possible Through Mental Health Grant
Illinois Wesleyan University was awarded a grant to support suicide prevention and mental health on campus.
Prakash ‘24, McMillan ‘25 Attend Forbes Under 30 Summit
Two Illinois Wesleyan University physics majors, Roshan Prakash '24 and Joelle McMillan '25, attended the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 22-25.
Nursing Graduates See 97% NCLEX Pass Rate
Nursing graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University’s Class of 2024 achieved a pass rate of 97% on the NCLEX exam.
Asia Rogers '25 Explores Emotions of Black Women Through Literature
English-writing major Asia Rogers '25 dedicated her research as a 2024 Illinois Wesleyan Eckley Scholar to investigating, humanizing, affirming and expanding the spectrum of emotional phenomena available to Black women in literature and real life.
Meyer Named Vice President for Advancement
Jesse Meyer, recently the Senior Director of Major Gifts and College Campaign Director at the University of Chicago, has been named Illinois Wesleyan's Vice President for Advancement, effective Oct. 14.
Ballesteros-Gonzalez '25 Receives Lincoln Laureate Award
Victoria Ballesteros-Gonzalez '25 was selected as Illinois Wesleyan’s 2024 Student Laureate by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
Vintage Truck Donation Fuels Titan Spirit
A glossy green and white pickup truck has become a new symbol of Titan pride at Illinois Wesleyan University.