Campus Headlines
Nearly 99% of 2025 Illinois Wesleyan Grads Employed or in Graduate Programs
Nearly 99% of Titans from the class of 2025 were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduating from À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, according to the annual First Destination Survey conducted by IWU’s Hart Career Center.
Illinois Wesleyan to Launch First-of-its-Kind Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Quantum Science and Engineering Program
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ has announced the creation of the Fisher Center for Interdisciplinary Quantum Science & Engineering, a first-of-its-kind undergraduate program that brings together multiple areas of study to better prepare students for...
Kwarten ‘28, Oiler ‘29 Receive Beckman Research Scholarships
Annabelle Kwarten ‘28 and Ashley Oiler ‘29 have been chosen to receive undergraduate research fellowships through the Beckman Scholars Program.
Illinois Wesleyan Celebrates Class of 2026 Commencement
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ graduates of the Class of 2026 were honored in a Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 3, in the Shirk Center.
Five Students Named Summer 2026 Eckley Scholars
Five À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ students have been granted fellowships as part of the 2026 Eckley Summer Scholars and Artists Endowment.
Limacher Honored with Starkey Service Award
A devoted member of Illinois Wesleyan’s staff, Michael Limacher, was honored with the University's 2026 Max L. Starkey Service Award on April 23.
Innovate Springfield's Ben Hage Named Director of Illinois Wesleyan Petrick Idea Center
Following a national search, Ben Hage has been named director of The Petrick Idea Center at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, effective June 1.
STEAM Olympics Raises $7,500 for IWU Scholarships
In partnership with For A Better Tomorrow, the third annual STEAM Olympics hosted on IWU's campus raised $7,500 for needs-based scholarships.
Kannaday to Give Keynote Address at Illinois Wesleyan Commencement
Recently retired healthcare executive and À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ trustee Colleen L. Kannaday will deliver the University’s Commencement address on Sunday, May 3.
Reissenweber Named 2027 Kemp Award Winner
Professor of English Brandi Reissenweber was awarded the highest teaching honor at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ on April 15 as the 2027 recipient of the Kemp Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence.