February 26, 2024

News for and about the Illinois Wesleyan community

Unity Gala Aims to Bring Joy, Celebrate Campus Community

A celebration of the cultural richness within the community at Illinois Wesleyan University will take place at the sixth annual Unity Gala from 7-11:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 at Hansen Student Center. 

Physics Alumni Contribute to Optical Systems of Apple Vision Pro

The Apple Vision Pro is arguably the hottest new device in the tech world, and two Illinois Wesleyan University physics alumni — Qing Ding '13 and Joseph Richards '16 — played a role in the creation of optical systems for the spatial computing headset.

Jenkins '12 and Sweeney '14 Unite in Business Venture Anchored in Shared Values

What began as two Illinois Wesleyan alumni celebrating each other's career success has evolved into a dynamic business partnership at a freshly launched company, anchored in a similar work ethic and shared life values.

The Pantagraph

Nearly 80 IWU student athletes participated in the Polar Plunge at Miller Park Lake in Bloomington for Special Olympics Illinois.

WEEK-TV

Nancy Steele Brokaw '71 reviews "The Wolves," the latest production from Illinois Wesleyan's School of Theatre Arts, as a tale of team unity and growth.

Smile Politely - Champaign-Urbana

Director of Jazz Reginald Lewis discusses his musical journey from performer to professor.

WEEK-TV

Jennifer Ghesquiere Deaner '92 was approved to fill a spot on the Sangamon County Board on Feb. 15.

Class Newsletter

Keep up with the latest news and photos from your classmates! When you visit your Class Newsletter, you can update us with life updates on marriages, babies, performances and publications, and everything else! In a recent submitted update, Andrew Baldock '99 climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.

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