On our cover

At Illinois Wesleyan, the pursuit of answers to tough questions has inspired a tradition of rigorous intellectual inquiry.

(Photo illustration by Gary Schwartz)

Cover story

Asking the Big Questions
In their teaching and research, University professors grapple with some of our most challenging concerns.

• What is the ultimate fate of our universe?

• Can we rise above racism?

• Can religions coexist in peace?

Other feature stories

Work in Progress
Five years after his inauguration, Illinois Wesleyan President Richard F. Wilson looks ahead with confidence.

Legends of the Court
Titan fans cheer a century of men’s varsity basketball at the University’s Shirk Athletic Center.

From Inquiry to Action
Illinois Wesleyan’s Action Research Center brews a potent mix of student research and community involvement.

Feeling the Warmth
Twenty-five years after its founding, the Phoenix Connection has grown into one of IWU’s most popular alumni events.

Department highlights

Excellence Personified
Known for her critical rigor and concern for students’ learning, English Professor Elizabeth Oggel represented the liberal arts at its best.

Best in the Business
Harriet Geannopoulos ’49 looks back on a career helping college-educated women succeed.