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Bryan McCannon

McCannon ‘98 Wins Regional Competition, Joins Top Law and Economics Scholars at Manne Madness Championship

December 16, 2024 | By Julia Perez

Dean of the School of Business and Economics Bryan McCannon ‘98 was named one of eight finalists with the nation’s top law and economics scholars at the inaugural Manne Madness Tournament.

Mohan Fulbright

Mohan to Lead Green Chemistry Workshop in India as Fulbright Specialist

December 10, 2024 | By Julia Perez

After being honored with three previous Fulbright awards, Illinois Wesleyan University Professor of Chemistry Ram Mohan has been chosen to serve as a Fulbright Specialist through a workshop in India.

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Four IWU Students Receive Funding to Develop Ideas Through Titan New Venture Challenge

December 9, 2024 | By Jeffery Woodard ’28

Four Illinois Wesleyan University students were awarded grants by showcasing their ideas through the Titan New Venture Challenge on Nov. 13.

merwin wakeley gallery art exhibits

Artist Talks to Celebrate Works of Wilderness, Feminism at IWU Gallery Reception

December 3, 2024 | By Julia Perez

A closing reception and artist talks for respective exhibits on nature scenes and empowerment of women will take place at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at Illinois Wesleyan University’s Merwin and Wakeley Galleries in the Joyce Eichhorn Ames School...

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Students Visit Boston for Political Science Conference, Alumni Networking

December 2, 2024 | By Julia Perez

Illinois Wesleyan political science students organized a trip to the Northeastern Political Science Association's annual conference on Nov. 14-16 in Boston, Massachusetts, through the national political science honorary society Pi Sigma Alpha.

Wanda Lindquist

Lindquist '26 Contributes to Quantum Research at Argonne National Laboratory

November 25, 2024 | By Julia Perez

As part of the Open Quantum Initiative (OQI) Undergraduate Fellowship, Illinois Wesleyan University physics and mathematics major Wanda Lindquist '26 was one of 17 undergraduate students that participated in quantum-science research projects hosted...

hansel and gretel

Orchestra and Opera Combine to Present Hansel and Gretel at Hansen

November 19, 2024 | By Julia Perez

An adaptation of a well-known fairy tale will combine the talent of Illinois Wesleyan University’s opera program and symphony orchestra for a 4-day showing of Hansel and Gretel this weekend at Hansen Student Center.

Cloud Benn

Benn '25 Invited to Speak About Empowering Youth Voices at Aspen Institute

November 18, 2024 | By Jeffery Woodard ’28

Cloud Benn ‘25 was invited by the Colorado Aspen Institute to speak on a panel about their involvement in a New Orleans organization to uplift youth voices.

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Students Manage Nearby Vacation Rental Through Internship with Talluto '94

November 11, 2024 | By Jeffery Woodard ’28

A team of Illinois Wesleyan University students had the chance to renovate, list and manage a home near campus as an Airbnb and VRBO rental property last summer through an internship led by Marc Talluto '94.

Students walking on IWU quad under colorful tree

Titan HEART Project Made Possible Through Mental Health Grant

November 1, 2024 | By Jeffery Woodard ’28

Illinois Wesleyan University was awarded a grant to support suicide prevention and mental health on campus.