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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.
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.
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.
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.
Inaugural Titan Choral Fest Brings High School Musicians to Campus
Nearly 100 Illinois high school students visited Illinois Wesleyan’s campus on Wednesday, Sept. 25, for the inaugural Titan Choral Fest, led by the new Director of Choral Activities, Cody S. Parrott.