Illinois Wesleyan Announces Spring 2020 Dean's List
Illinois Wesleyan's Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2019-20 academic year consisted of 831 students from 29 states and 16 countries. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.
CCIW Postpones Fall Sports Competition
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to present challenges to the campuses and communities throughout the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, the CCIW Council of Presidents, after thorough consideration of the new NCAA guidelines, announced...
Stephanie Davis-Kahl Named University Librarian
Stephanie Davis-Kahl, a member of Illinois Wesleyan's library faculty since 2004, has been named University Librarian and Copyright Officer, effective July 20, 2020.
Cavender '21 Earns Grant for Local High School Literary and Art Journal
Through Illinois Wesleyan's Action Research Seminar, Katie Cavender '21 earned a $3,310 "Beyond the Books" grant to fund a student literary and art journal for local high school students.
Shannon Zenk '95 Named Director of National Institute of Nursing Research
Shannon Zenk '95 -- Illinois Wesleyan's 2012 School of Nursing Distinguished Alumna Award recipient -- was recently named director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)'s National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).
Academic Programs for the Future of Illinois Wesleyan
The Board of Trustees met on July 16 to finalize IWU's year-long academic program review, initiated to enhance and foster the university's educational mission, through sustainable programs that meet the learning needs and interests of today's...
Students Co-Author Peer-Reviewed Thyroid Hormone Research
Previously a scientific mystery, a team of six Illinois Wesleyan University student researchers recently resolved why increasing levels of thyroid hormone support faster rates of nerve growth within the eye.
Support for our International Students
Illinois Wesleyan strongly opposes the recent directive from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which places undue restrictions against international students, who are welcome and valuable members of our learning community.
Bookstore Partner to Offer New Products and Services
Illinois Wesleyan has partnered with Follett, the largest campus retailer in North America, to manage the University's bookstore, bringing new products, savings and support to the IWU community.
Survey Finds 97% of 2019 Graduates Employed or Continuing Education
The Hart Career Center's annual First Destination Survey found that 97.2% of 2019 graduates were employed or enrolled in higher education programs within six months of graduating from Illinois Wesleyan.