News Releases 2025
Five Student Films to be Featured at Screening Festival
Five original short films — featuring writing, film making and acting by Illinois Wesleyan University students — will be presented during the fifth annual Phenom Film Festival on Monday, April 28.
Randy Crow, Bob Rogers Honored with Starkey Awards
Two dedicated staff members of Illinois Wesleyan University, Randy Crow and Bob Rogers, were honored with the 2025 Max L. Starkey Service Award on April 24.
Campus Collaboration and Leadership Celebrated at Annual Do Well, Do Good Awards
Student groups, individuals, programs and advisors at Illinois Wesleyan University were celebrated at the annual Do Well & Do Good Involvement Awards on April 21.
Award-Winning Poet Victoria Chang to Speak on Campus Wednesday
During a visit to Bloomington-Normal, American poet and writer Victoria Chang will share her creative process with the Illinois Wesleyan community on Wednesday, April 23.
Titan Supporter, Serial Entrepreneur Marc Talluto '94 to Speak at May 4 Commencement
Long-time supporter of the entrepreneurial programs at Illinois Wesleyan, alumnus Marc Talluto '94, will deliver the University’s commencement address on Sunday, May 4.
Lehr Named 2026 Kemp Award Winner
Edgar Lehr, Robert W. Harrington Endowed Professor of Biology, was awarded the highest teaching honor at Illinois Wesleyan University on April 16 as the 2026 recipient of the Kemp Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence.
New Era of Entrepreneurship Begins at IWU with The Petrick Idea Center Groundbreaking
Illinois Wesleyan University celebrated a milestone moment on Tuesday during a groundbreaking ceremony for The Petrick Idea Center, marking the transition from planning to physical construction.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Welcomes Inaugural Titan Members
After announcing plans in 2023 to establish the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta at Illinois Wesleyan University, the chapter was officially chartered at an April 12 event on campus.
Goal-breaking $2.6 Million Raised During All In for Wesleyan
Exceeding this year’s fundraising goal, thousands of Titan supporters raised $2,681,542 to benefit the University during All In for Wesleyan on Tuesday.
Inaugural IWU Festival of the Arts Slated for April 25-27
Artists past and present who shaped the fine arts programs at Illinois Wesleyan University will be celebrated during the inaugural Festival of the Arts April 25-27 on campus.