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Archivist to Recognize Local, University Impact Made by Funk Family at Celebration
To honor the 200-year impact of the Funk family in McLean County — including the establishment of Illinois Wesleyan University — University Archivist & Special Collections Librarian Liz Bloodworth will speak on a panel during a celebration at...
Three New Majors Among Program Updates for 2024-25
Three new programs will be offered to Illinois Wesleyan University students beginning in the fall of 2024, in addition to new certificates.
Board of Trustees Honors Service of President Nugent, Bids Farewell
President S. Georgia Nugent was recognized for her resolute leadership by the Illinois Wesleyan University Board of Trustees as she concludes her tenure as the University’s 20th president.
Illinois Wesleyan Announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List
Illinois Wesleyan University’s Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year consisted of 760 students from 29 states and 29 countries.
Hovde '24 Earns Technos Award for Peacebuilding Passion
Through her passion for human rights and dedication to peacebuilding, Zoe Hovde '24 was named the 2024 Technos International Prize winner as a senior at Illinois Wesleyan.
Das '26, Satheeshreddy '26 Named Inaugural Beckman Scholars
The first pair of Illinois Wesleyan University students have been selected to complete long-term research through the Beckman Scholars Program.
Survey Finds 99% of 2023 Grads Employed or Continuing Education
Nearly 99% of alumni from the class of 2023 were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University, according to the annual First Destination Survey conducted by IWU’s Hart Career Center.
Titans Stood as Sole Undergrad Presenters at National Science Symposium
A group of Illinois Wesleyan University students traveled to the University of California-Riverside in April for the National Science to Policy Symposium, where two of the Titans were the only undergraduate students selected to present research.
Hagler ’25 Joins Leading Female Entrepreneurs at Harvard Conference
Through an exclusive invitation, Marissa Hagler ’25 traveled to Harvard University in April to participate in the inaugural Female Founder’s Circle.
University Employees Honored for Milestones, Retirements
Illinois Wesleyan University honored retirees and celebrated employees with milestone anniversaries May 2 during the annual Faculty-Staff Recognition Celebration.