News Releases 2018
Faculty to Present "Lunch and Learn" Talks
IWU faculty Eva Ferguson, Ray Wilson, Abigail Kerr and Tyler Schwend will host presentations throughout the fall and spring semesters, discussing topics in their areas of study.
$3.5 Million Gift to Benefit Illinois Wesleyan School of Music
The sale of more than 930 acres of high-quality farmland belonging to the late Cyril "C.B." Frevert '61 netted $11.6 million, one-third of which will benefit Illinois Wesleyan.
Kauerauf '19 Honored as 2018 Student Laureate
Illinois Wesleyan English-literature and German double major Abigail Kauerauf '19, has been named a 2018 Student Laureate by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
Illinois Wesleyan Earns Silver Bicycle Friendly Designation
The League of American Bicyclists has honored Illinois Wesleyan with a Silver Bicycle Friendly University designation in recognition of achievements in promoting bicycling.
Illinois Wesleyan Unveils New Logos
The Illinois Wesleyan Athletic Department will unveil a group of newly-designed logos to represent its 22 intercollegiate sports teams.
Spalding Elected to American Association of Physics Teachers Board
Professor of Physics Gabe Spalding has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Physics Teachers, an association dedicated to physics education.
Students Recognized at Regional Singing Competition
Thirteen Illinois Wesleyan students competed at the Central Region National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) annual competition and conference at SIUE in October.
$4.6 Million NSF Grant to Fund NexSTEM Program
The National Science Foundation has awarded $4.6 million to a consortium comprised of IWU, ISU and Heartland to fund NexSTEM, a program that fosters STEM leaders.
Annual Best Gateway Essay Contest Winners Announced
The Illinois Wesleyan Writing Committee has selected the top essays in the 2017-18 Best Gateway Essay Contest. The winner is Suzanne Zhang '21 for "Critical Thinking and Buddhism."
Students Share Freeman Asia Internship Experiences
Learning through immersive internships at 16 sites across Asia, a record 36 IWU Freeman Asia interns shared their life-changing experiences during an October poster presentation.