Titans in the News
Smile Politely - Champaign-Urbana
Feb. 5, 2025
Jake Burkhart '99, founder of Castle Danger Records, spoke of his love for music and vinyl, including his time as a student DJ with IWU's radio station WESN 88.1
The Pantagraph
Feb. 4, 2025
Heidi Adams '09 is celebrating a year of success with her sour dough bread business, Flours & Heart.
WGLT Radio
Jan. 31, 2025
Kevin Adair '88, co-founder of Fuego del Sol, gave a presentation at IWU about eco-friendly stoves the nonprofit is building for communities in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Al Jazeera
Jan. 28, 2025
Associate Professor of Business Amanda Vicary spoke on a segment about the ethics of using true crime stories as content for entertainment.
WGLT Radio
Jan. 27
Jason Alsene, son of Ben Alsene '82, has formed a special bond with members of the IWU men's basketball team, becoming "part of the fabric of Titan basketball."
The Pantagraph
Jan. 25, 2025
Students, scholars and literature lovers gathered in Ames Library for 10 hours to read all 10,000-plus lines of "Paradise Lost." The event was organized by Joanne Diaz, Isaac Funk Endowed Professor of English.
The Pantagraph
Jan. 23, 2025
Colby Powers '24 of the Colby Powers Quintet, who opened for IWU's Director of Jazz Reginald Lewis in a performance of his Two Tenor Quintet at Jazz Upfront in Bloomington, said IWU gave him the chance to “explore all the facets of music" and that Lewis had a big influence on his journey.
The Pantagraph
Jan. 21, 2025
Kate Wilson '27 competed for the title of Miss Illinois County Fair Queen of 2025 in Springfield Jan. 16-19.
WEEK TV
Jan. 18, 2025
Music and reflection took place at the 35th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Gospel Festival at Illinois Wesleyan.
WGLT Radio
Jan. 16, 2025
IWU Director of Jazz Reginald Lewis explains how African American art and culture during the Harlem Renaissance helped challenge harmful stereotypes while highlighting the skill and creativity of Black artists.
WGLT Radio
Jan. 10, 2025
IWU welcomed Jared Wiliamson as the new head football coach during a news conference on Thursday, Jan. 9. Also reported by The Pantagraph.
WGLT Radio
Jan. 10, 2025
Illinois Wesleyan women’s basketball coach Mia Smith speaks of her commitment to the sport, having won her 500th Titan game last year, and the strength she gains from family support.
The Pantagraph
Jan. 7, 2025
Internationally renowned opera singer Jack Waddell '63 passed away on Jan. 1. He was a graduate of Bloomington High School and held a longcareer as a singer, stage actor and vocal coach. In 2023, he was honored by the American Theatre Wing with an award for "Unsung Hero of Broadway." Also reported by Deadline, WGLT Radio and WEEK TV.
The Pantagraph
Jan. 2, 2025
Toastmasters International, which was founded by 1903 IWU alumnus Ralph C. Smedley is celebrating 100 years of service as a nonprofit, strengthening leadership and public speaking skills.