News Releases 2025
Go All Out, Be All In for Wesleyan on April 8
Generous Titan supporters have the opportunity to go all out and be All In for Wesleyan during the University’s annual day of giving on Tuesday, April 8.
Students Engage with Alumni, Explore Careers in STEM Fields During Career Immersion Excursion
Illinois Wesleyan students interested in fields of STEM spent their spring break in Chicago engaging with alumni in related occupations during the annual Career Immersion Excursion hosted by IWU’s Hart Career Center.
Notrica '26 Speaks at International Mold Conference, Grows Fermentation Business
Mold is something that many might fear and avoid, but Elliott Notrica ‘26 says let it grow — or rather, ferment.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned for The Petrick Idea Center
On April 15, Illinois Wesleyan University will break ground on the much-anticipated Petrick Idea Center, a space designed to foster collaboration and creativity across disciplines.
David Petrick '67 to be Honored Posthumously as Entrepreneur of the Year
David C. Petrick '67, a lifelong entrepreneur and ardent supporter of Illinois Wesleyan University, will be honored posthumously as the 2025 IWU Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year.
Argus Earns General Excellence, Individual Awards from Illinois College Press Association
Illinois Wesleyan University’s student newspaper, The Argus, was awarded first place in general excellence for print editions at schools under 3,000 in enrollment, along with 10 individual awards for Titan staff during the annual Illinois College...
Carlock '26, Navarro '26 Receive Beckman Scholarships to Complete Biology Research
A pair of Illinois Wesleyan University students, Peyton Carlock '26 and Jessica Navarro '26, have been selected to receive scholarships to complete long-term research through the Beckman Scholars Program.
A Passion for Piano Unites Wells '27, Killey '99 During Concerto-Aria Performance
When Benjamin Killey '99 learned that Matt Wells '27 had been selected to perform a piano solo at Illinois Wesleyan’s annual Henry Charles Memorial Concerto-Aria event, he booked a plane ticket. “That sort of performance needs to be seen,”...
February Campus Catch-Up
Although it’s the shortest month of the year, the Illinois Wesleyan community managed to pack many experiences into the month of February. Check out a few of the monthly highlights below.
Female Students Highlight Representation in Physics at Fermilab Conference
In what physics faculty are labeling a rare case, nine female physics students from Illinois Wesleyan University attended a conference last month at Fermilab in Batavia, a national laboratory specializing in high-energy particle physics.