$1 Million Raised to Support Students During All in for Wesleyan
Illinois Wesleyan's eighth annual day of giving on Wednesday, June 24, saw 2,122 donors make 1,848 gifts to collectively raise $645,055, plus $362,500 from pacesetter challenge...
Eckley Scholars Announced
Illinois Wesleyan announced the 2020 recipients of the Robert S. and Nell B. Eckley Scholars and Artists Program. Students selected for the fellowship include: Megan Baker '21, Bhavin "Bobby" Koirala '22, Yovana Milosevic '21, Hannah Ogunnubi...
Le '21 Investigates Growth Volatility in Developing Countries
Vietnam native Thao "Jenny" Le '21 is spending this summer researching the economic and political factors that are hindering developing countries - including Vietnam - from growing to high-income status.
Four New Endowed Professors Named
Four Illinois Wesleyan faculty members were invested as endowed professors during the 2019-20 academic year. They include: Associate Professor of Nursing Ann Eckhardt '03,...
Statement to the Illinois Wesleyan Community
As injustice and its aftermath wracks our country and our community, the University Cabinet issued a statement to Illinois Wesleyan students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Collegiate Choir Makes Impression at South African Festival
Before the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting international travel, members of Illinois Wesleyan's Collegiate Choir sang their way through the Cape Town and Stellenbosch...
Bieniak '21 Awarded National Udall Scholarship
Illinois Wesleyan environmental studies major Leah Bieniak '21 has been awarded a national Udall Scholarship for excellence in leadership, public service, and commitment to the environment.
Danish Author's Influence on Russian Culture Explored in New Book
Illinois Wesleyan Professor Emerita of Russian Studies Marina Balina is co-editor of a new book - Hans Christian Andersen in Russia - published in January by the University Press of Southern Denmark.
Students Support Families in Need During Alternative Spring Break
Embodying the spirit of philanthropy, a group of Illinois Wesleyan students opted for an Alternative Spring Break trip by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in Avery County, North Carolina.
Zsorey '20 Awarded Technos International Prize
Illinois Wesleyan graduating senior Tatum Zsorey '20 has been awarded the 2020 Technos International Prize in recognition of her academic excellence and her great contributions to broadening global awareness and understanding.