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Illinois Wesleyan University Festival of the Arts

Inaugural IWU Festival of the Arts Slated for April 25-27

April 7, 2025 | By Julia Perez

Artists past and present who shaped the fine arts programs at Illinois Wesleyan University will be celebrated during the inaugural Festival of the Arts April 25-27 on campus.

Illinois Wesleyan student presents from poster board at 2024 John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

Students Present Wide Range of Research at John Wesley Powell Conference April 12

April 7, 2025 | By Jeffery Woodard ’28

Students will present individual research projects at the 36th annual John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference on Saturday, April 12, at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Magnolia bloom with dew

March Campus Catch Up

April 3, 2025 | By Julia Perez

Spring has sprung at Illinois Wesleyan, bringing with it a vibrant lineup of experiences for the campus community throughout March. Check out a few of the monthly highlights here.

All in for Wesleyan

Go All Out, Be All In for Wesleyan on April 8

April 2, 2025 | By Julia Perez

Generous Titan supporters have the opportunity to go all out and be All In for Wesleyan during the University’s annual day of giving on Tuesday, April 8.

IWU students and faculty tour the facility at Argonne Laboratory

Students Engage with Alumni, Explore Careers in STEM Fields During Career Immersion Excursion

March 31, 2025 | By Jeffery Woodard ’28

Illinois Wesleyan students interested in fields of STEM spent their spring break in Chicago engaging with alumni in related occupations during the annual Career Immersion Excursion hosted by IWU’s Hart Career Center.

IWU biology major Elliott Notrica

Notrica '26 Speaks at International Mold Conference, Grows Fermentation Business

March 28, 2025 | By Julia Perez

Mold is something that many might fear and avoid, but Elliott Notrica ‘26 says let it grow — or rather, ferment.

Petrick Idea Center

Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned for The Petrick Idea Center

March 18, 2025 | By Julia Perez

On April 15, Illinois Wesleyan University will break ground on the much-anticipated Petrick Idea Center, a space designed to foster collaboration and creativity across disciplines.

David Petrick

David Petrick '67 to be Honored Posthumously as Entrepreneur of the Year

March 18, 2025 | By Julia Perez

David C. Petrick '67, a lifelong entrepreneur and ardent supporter of Illinois Wesleyan University, will be honored posthumously as the 2025 IWU Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year.

IWU students pose with ICPA award

Argus Earns General Excellence, Individual Awards from Illinois College Press Association

March 12, 2025 | By Julia Perez

Illinois Wesleyan University’s student newspaper, The Argus, was awarded first place in general excellence for print editions at schools under 3,000 in enrollment, along with 10 individual awards for Titan staff during the annual Illinois College...

Peyton Carlock

Carlock '26, Navarro '26 Receive Beckman Scholarships to Complete Biology Research

March 6, 2025 | By Jeffery Woodard ’28

A pair of Illinois Wesleyan University students, Peyton Carlock '26 and Jessica Navarro '26, have been selected to receive scholarships to complete long-term research through the Beckman Scholars Program.