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Bill Damaschke

Damaschke '85 Accepts Tony Award for Best Musical

October 8, 2021 | By John Twork

Moulin Rouge!, executive produced by Illinois Wesleyan alumnus Bill Damaschke ’85, earned 10 Tony Awards, including  Best Musical, at the 74th Annual Tony Awards ceremony on Sept. 26.

Ellen and Dave Petrick

Illinois Wesleyan Unveils Plans for The Petrick Idea Center

October 4, 2021 | By John Twork

The Petrick Idea Center, a new 50,000 square-foot facility on Illinois Wesleyan’s campus, will serve as a nerve center for interdisciplinary innovation, collaboration and creativity.

Center for Engaged Learning

Center for Engaged Learning Serves as Resource Hub in The Ames Library

September 23, 2021 | By John Twork

Located on the first floor of The Ames Library, the newly launched Center for Engaged Learning is a central hub for key educational support services.

Nicole Walsh

Walsh '24 Shapes College Experience Around Growing Esports Industry

September 16, 2021 | By John Twork

Sophomore computer science major Nicole Walsh ’24 was recently awarded a BroadcastHER Academy scholarship in recognition of her work as a college student in the esports and gaming industry.

Students on the quad.

Illinois Wesleyan Welcomes Strong Incoming Class, Enrollment Increases

September 14, 2021 | By John Twork

Illinois Wesleyan welcomed 473 new students to the University for the 2021-22 academic year. Total enrollment increased by 1% to 1,653, as official enrollment figures were computed.

Kaylee Mathison

Mathison Named Director of Alumni Engagement

September 13, 2021 | By John Twork

Kaylee (Kurtz) Mathison was named Illinois Wesleyan’s director of alumni engagement on Sept. 1. Mathison previously served as assistant director of alumni engagement for reunions.

Walt Wiltschek

Wiltschek Named University Chaplain

September 6, 2021 | By John Twork

The Rev. Walt Wiltschek has been appointed as Illinois Wesleyan's new University chaplain.

Best 387 Colleges

Illinois Wesleyan Recognized Among Nation's "Best" by The Princeton Review

September 1, 2021 | By John Twork

Illinois Wesleyan has once again been named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduates, according to The Princeton Review’s 2022 college guide, The Best 387 Colleges.

Diploma

Illinois Wesleyan Again Leads Illinois in Job Placement, According to Zippia

August 27, 2021 | By John Twork

For the second straight year, Illinois Wesleyan’s job placement ranks No. 1 in Illinois and No. 7 nationally according to Zippia’s 2021 list of the “Best College in Each State for Getting a Job.”

New Student Convocation

Class of 2025 and Transfer Students Welcomed to Campus

August 20, 2021 | By John Twork

Members of the Class of 2025 and transfer students were welcomed during New Student Convocation.