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Freeman Asia

Students Explore Japanese and Filipino Culture through Freeman Asia Program

August 30, 2023 | By Julia Perez

A visit to a historic mountaintop shrine in Japan and a rooftop dinner in Manila with travelers from all over the globe are just a few of the rich cultural experiences gained by Illinois Wesleyan students who participated in the Freeman Asia...

Turning Titan

Students Welcomed to Campus During Turning Titan

August 29, 2023 | By Julia Perez

Bringing a fresh wave of perspective and talent, about 500 first-year and transfer students were welcomed to Illinois Wesleyan University over the last week through the annual tradition known as Turning Titan. ...

Summer internships 2023

Summer Internships Immerse Students in Career Experiences

August 25, 2023 | By Julia Perez

More than 100 Illinois Wesleyan University students participated in summer internships this year, gaining experience in fields ranging from legal work to animal care.

Chris Carter

Carter '87 Combines Theatre, Business Skills as Mind-Blowing Mentalist

August 24, 2023 | By Julia Perez

Using the power of illusion and psychological techniques, mentalist Christopher Carter '87 knows how to capture the attention of a crowd, even giving the impression that he can read minds.

Jordyn Bothe

Bothe '25 Investigates Treatment for Corneal Nerve Damage

August 16, 2023 | By Julia Perez

Those experiencing pain from corneal nerve damage could someday find relief through research completed by neuroscience major Jadyn Bothe '25 as a 2023 Eckley Summer Scholar.

Lehr Snake

Lehr Names New Snake Species for Harrison Ford

August 15, 2023 | By Julia Perez

Harrison Ford’s iconic character Indiana Jones may have a fear of snakes, but a newly discovered species of snake has been dedicated to the actor by an Illinois Wesleyan University biologist.

Melinda Burgin

Burgin '25 Seeks Solutions for Climate Change and Global Inequality

August 4, 2023 | By Julia Perez

Combating climate change requires commitment and collaboration between international leaders, and Melinda Burgin ‘25 hopes to contribute to those efforts through her research as a 2023 Robert S. and Nell B. Eckley Summer Scholar. 

summer programs

Summer Programs Offer Teamwork and Leadership Skills for Local Youth

July 28, 2023 | By Julia Perez

Whether it’s video gaming, music performance or athletics, Illinois Wesleyan has provided a wide variety of enriching programs for local youth this summer. Each summer camp has equipped students with teamwork and leadership skills while giving...

Anna Scheaffer

Sheaffer '24 Unwinds Protein Networks in Brain with Computer Science

July 26, 2023 | By Julia Perez

Eckley Summer Scholar Anna Sheaffer '24 is on a mission to combine her computer science major and psychology minor to delve into the mysteries of the human brain.

trustees

New Illinois Wesleyan Trustees Named, Officers Elected

July 14, 2023 | By Julia Perez

Three new members –– Dirk Behrends ’87, Mark Denzler ’93, and Deon Hornsby ’97 –– have been named to the Illinois Wesleyan University Board of Trustees.