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New Peruvian frog discovery by professor Edgar Lehr

Lehr Discovers New Frog in Peru with Research Assistant Andy Wang '23

January 21, 2025 | By Jeffery Woodard ’28

Robert Harrington Professor of Biology Edgar Lehr has added another discovery to his menagerie of reptiles and amphibians.

Robert Irons with Chess Board

Finance Professor Robert Irons Publishes Book About Famous Chess Tournament

January 21, 2025 | By Julia Perez

Chair and Associate Professor of Finance Robert Irons has published a book about one of the most famous chess games in history, titled “San Sebastian 1911.”

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35th Annual Gospel Festival Honors Message of Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 13, 2025 | By Julia Perez

The community is invited to reflect and celebrate through music, dance and spoken word during the 35th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday Gospel Festival at Illinois Wesleyan University on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Shirk Center at IWU

IWU’s Shirk Center Celebrating 30 Years of Athletics, Community

January 8, 2025 | By Julia Perez

The Shirk Center at Illinois Wesleyan University, a cornerstone for Titan athletics and a hub for sports and community events in Bloomington, is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Bryan McCannon

McCannon ‘98 Wins Regional Competition, Joins Top Law and Economics Scholars at Manne Madness Championship

December 16, 2024 | By Julia Perez

Dean of the School of Business and Economics Bryan McCannon ‘98 was named one of eight finalists with the nation’s top law and economics scholars at the inaugural Manne Madness Tournament.

Mohan Fulbright

Mohan to Lead Green Chemistry Workshop in India as Fulbright Specialist

December 10, 2024 | By Julia Perez

After being honored with three previous Fulbright awards, Illinois Wesleyan University Professor of Chemistry Ram Mohan has been chosen to serve as a Fulbright Specialist through a workshop in India.

titan new venture challenge presentation with microphone

Four IWU Students Receive Funding to Develop Ideas Through Titan New Venture Challenge

December 9, 2024 | By Jeffery Woodard ’28

Four Illinois Wesleyan University students were awarded grants by showcasing their ideas through the Titan New Venture Challenge on Nov. 13.

merwin wakeley gallery art exhibits

Artist Talks to Celebrate Works of Wilderness, Feminism at IWU Gallery Reception

December 3, 2024 | By Julia Perez

A closing reception and artist talks for respective exhibits on nature scenes and empowerment of women will take place at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at Illinois Wesleyan University’s Merwin and Wakeley Galleries in the Joyce Eichhorn Ames School...

PSA students arriving in Boston

Students Visit Boston for Political Science Conference, Alumni Networking

December 2, 2024 | By Julia Perez

Illinois Wesleyan political science students organized a trip to the Northeastern Political Science Association's annual conference on Nov. 14-16 in Boston, Massachusetts, through the national political science honorary society Pi Sigma Alpha.