Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025 was unlike any other in Illinois Wesleyan University’s history! Over 1,000 alumni, students, faculty, staff, family, and friends helped us celebrate 175 Years of Titan Stories by reminiscing and reconnecting on campus. Here are just a few highlights:
- We honored esteemed alumni across multiple fields, including John Camardella ‘03 (Distinguished Alumni Award), Carol Willis ‘68 (Loyalty Award), Natalie Lalagos ‘12 (Robert M. Montgomery Outstanding Young Alumni Award), Nancy Steele Brokaw ‘71 (Outstanding Alumnus in the Humanities Award), and Brian Gegel ‘94 (Distinguished Alumni Award for Excellence in Nursing).
- The School of Theatre Arts wowed audiences with multiple performances of their fresh interpretation of William Shakespeare’s classic, Romeo and Juliet.
- The 1850 Market marked its third year, topped off by a rousing performance from the Titan Pep Band.
- IWU’s Wind Ensemble honored international collaboration and the universal language of music as they performed alongside Jugendbläserphilharmonie Sachsen, the Youth Wind Orchestra from Saxony, Germany.
- The classes of 1970, 1975, 1985, 1995, 2000, and 2015 celebrated milestone reunions across campus and all of Bloomington-Normal.
If you missed any of the fun, you can view photos from the entire weekend on the official Alumni Association Flickr.
As you reflect on Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025, we hope you’re reminded of the experiences and opportunities that only an Illinois Wesleyan University education can offer. From the Quad to The Dugout, and throughout the halls that guide students with Knowledge and Wisdom, there’s truly no place like IWU. Our history as one of the premier liberal arts institutions in the nation is possible because of unique offerings and continued unity, and we’re preparing to build a future that’s even brighter. Let’s build it together.
Gifts to Illinois Wesleyan University and the Wesleyan Fund are the building blocks for classroom innovation, campus improvements, community involvement, and so much more, ensuring that IWU thrives for another 175 years. Your support changes student lives and starts a better tomorrow today.
Thank you for showing up for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025, and thank you for showing up for Illinois Wesleyan University!
Olivia Ruff - Director of Alumni Engagement Department - Alumni Engagement