Gibbs Presents on Black Folk Oral Traditions at Utah Storytelling Festival
Michelle Gibbs, assistant professor of theatre arts at Illinois Wesleyan University, was among several storytellers and educators who presented at the Story Crossroads Annual Festival in Salt Lake County, Utah, last...
Folse Named Next President of Ripon College
Vickie Folse '86, director and endowed chair of the IWU School of Nursing, has been named the 14th president of Ripon College. She will be the first woman formally inaugurated as president in the institution's 170-year history.
Greg Yess '82 Invests in Students through Gift of Bloomberg Finance Lab
A tool used by leading business, investment and finance professionals was unveiled at a dedication ceremony Thursday at Illinois Wesleyan University in the form of a Bloomberg Finance Laboratory.
Three New Academic Programs Added for 2022-23
In an effort to continue preparing students for meaningful careers in diverse fields, Illinois Wesleyan University will offer three new academic programs in addition to more than 80 majors, minors and concentrations...
Lehr Named Fulbright Scholar with Plans to Teach, Research in Peru
Robert Harrington Professor of Biology Edgar Lehr was named a 2022-23 Fulbright Scholar and will spend time teaching and conducting research in Lima, Peru, from March to June in 2023.
Survey Finds 97% of 2021 Grads Employed or Continuing Education
Nearly 97% of 2021 graduates were employed or enrolled in higher education programs within six months of graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University, according to the annual First Destination Survey from the Hart...
Warnecke Awarded Trillium Arts Residency
Lauren Warnecke, School of Theatre Arts recruitment coordinator and adjunct faculty, was one of six artists from around the globe to be awarded a spring 2022 Trillium Arts residency.
30 Titans Awarded State Farm Scholarships
State Farm is continuing its support and investment in Illinois Wesleyan University students in the form of financial scholarships.
Eckley Summer '22 Scholars Announced
Illinois Wesleyan University announced six student recipients of the 2022 Robert S. and Nell B. Eckley Summer Scholars and Artists Program.
Five Faculty Appointed as Endowed Professors
Five Illinois Wesleyan University faculty members were honored as endowed professors during the 2022 commencement ceremony.