Springwood's Book on Global Gun Culture Newly Relevant
In light of the current public debate on gun control, a book by Wesleyan's Charles F. Springwood examining the social, political and symbolic significance of guns around the world is more relevant than ever.

New Art Exhibits at Galleries
The Post Family exhibition Level, which speaks to the perception of power and submission in our culture, and Nisa Blackmon's Magnify, Illuminate, are on display from Jan. 10-31.

Students' Study Habits Prompt Changes at Ames
Findings from a study of how Illinois college students use academic libraries prompted changes at The Ames Library, coaching students to refine their digital searches -- and especially, to seek librarians' help.

French Sheds Light on Early Deaf Astronomer
Writing in BBC News Magazine, Wesleyan's Linda French dispels myths and explores the accomplishments of the 18th century amateur astronomer John Goodricke.

Illinois Wesleyan, Chinese University Forge Scholarly Exchange
China's Beijing Union University and Illinois Wesleyan will conduct faculty exchanges and collaborate on scholarly research under a new agreement between the institutions.

Lincoln Scholar Eager for Spielberg's Movie
In the midst of the buzz surrounding the upcoming biopic Lincoln, Wesleyan's Robert C. Bray is waiting to see which Lincoln will show up in the film -- the myth or the man.

Chemistry Professor Authors Eighth Textbook
The newest edition of Inorganic Chemistry is the eighth textbook by Illinois Wesleyan's James E. House, a prolific author and honored teacher.

Schultz' Book Finds Movie Men "Soured on the System"
Movies offer a cultural window on how middle-class American men are increasingly disaffected, as explored in a new book by Wesleyan's Robert Schultz.