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Five Student Films to be Featured at Screening Festival

April 25, 2025 | By Julia Perez

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.

Bob Rogers hugs staff member

Randy Crow, Bob Rogers Honored with Starkey Awards

April 25, 2025 | By Julia Perez

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.

students stand by balloons with award

Campus Collaboration and Leadership Celebrated at Annual Do Well, Do Good Awards

April 24, 2025 | By Julia Perez

Student groups, individuals, programs and advisors at Illinois Wesleyan University were celebrated at the annual Do Well & Do Good Involvement Awards on April 21.

Victoria Chang

Award-Winning Poet Victoria Chang to Speak on Campus Wednesday

April 21, 2025 | By Julia Perez

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.

Marc Talluto

Titan Supporter, Serial Entrepreneur Marc Talluto '94 to Speak at May 4 Commencement

April 18, 2025 | By Jeffery Woodard ’28

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.

2026 Kemp Award Winner Edgar Lehr in the audience at Westbrook Auditorium

Lehr Named 2026 Kemp Award Winner

April 17, 2025 | By Julia Perez

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.

Groundbreaking ceremony for The Petrick Idea Center

New Era of Entrepreneurship Begins at IWU with The Petrick Idea Center Groundbreaking

April 16, 2025 | By Julia Perez

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.

New IWU member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority poses at chartering ceremony

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Welcomes Inaugural Titan Members

April 14, 2025 | By Julia Perez

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.

Student lifting hands to green balloons falling from the ceiling

Goal-breaking $2.6 Million Raised During All In for Wesleyan

April 10, 2025 | By Julia Perez

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.

Illinois Wesleyan University Festival of the Arts

Inaugural IWU Festival of the Arts Slated for April 25-27

April 7, 2025 | By Julia Perez

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.