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Homecoming

Homecoming Highlights

October 7, 2019 | By John Twork

Illinois Wesleyan alumni converged on campus for Homecoming festivities Oct. 4-6. View photos as the University celebrated Homecoming 2019, "Your Story Starts Here."

Benefactor Dinner

Siblings Thank Benefactors for Investment in Student Success

October 4, 2019 | By John Twork

Star and Lark Commanday expressed their gratitude to a record-setting gathering at the 23rd Scholarship Benefactor Dinner in celebration of 334 scholarships awarded to 452 recipients.

Alani Sweezy

Sweezy '19 Awarded Rotary Scholarship to Study at Oxford

October 3, 2019 | By John Twork

Alani Sweezy '19 is the recipient of a Global Grant Scholarship from the Rotary Foundation to pursue a Master of Philosophy this fall at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom.

Melinda Rodriguez

Adjunct Professor Advances on NBC's "The Voice"

October 1, 2019 | By John Twork

A "beautiful" and "well-executed" performance of What a Wonderful World earned Illinois Wesleyan Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Melinda Rodriguez a continuing spot on NBC's The Voice.

Esports Competition

League of Legends Team Punches Ticket to California for Title Match

September 27, 2019 | By John Twork

By knocking off some of the top collegiate esports programs in the nation, the Illinois Wesleyan League of Legends team earned a trip to the University of California, Irvine to compete in the UCI Best Coast Invitational championship match on Oct. 10.

Bike Dome

Students Aid in WBRP Community Partnership

September 27, 2019 | By John Twork

Grant proposals written by IWU Action Research Center students Michelle Roy '20 and Cole Churchill '20 served as an impetus for three new West Bloomington Revitalization Project (WBRP) community projects which were recently unveiled.

Jeff Becker

Becker '01 Named One of Billboard Magazine's Top Music Lawyers

September 26, 2019 | By John Twork

Jeff Becker, a 2001 Illinois Wesleyan alum, is one of Billboard Magazine's 2019 Top Music Lawyers for his commitment to providing comprehensive representation to musicians, producers and songwriters, publishers, record labels and other artists.

Mike Theune

Faculty Book Analyzes 'Negative Capability'

September 20, 2019 | By John Twork

The phenomenon of 'negative capability' is examined in a new book co-edited by Professor of English and University Writing Program Director Michael Theune.

Munib Said Mafazy

Mafazy '02 to Receive Distinguished Nursing Alumni Award

September 20, 2019 | By John Twork

Munib Said Mafazy '02 will be honored with the Illinois Wesleyan University School of Nursing's 2019 "Distinguished Alumni Award for Excellence in Nursing" during Homecoming festivities.

Wah Chook

Chook '22 Honored for Community Service and Leadership

September 16, 2019 | By John Twork

Sophomore nursing major Wah Chook '22 is the recipient of a Why I See You (YICU) Service Award, presented by For a Better Tomorrow, in recognition of her community service and leadership in McLean County.