Campus Headlines
Lehr Named 2026 Kemp Award Winner
Edgar Lehr, Robert W. Harrington Endowed Professor of Biology, was awarded the highest teaching honor at Illinois Wesleyan University on April 16 as the 2026 recipient of the Kemp Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence.
New Era of Entrepreneurship Begins at IWU with The Petrick Idea Center Groundbreaking
Illinois Wesleyan University celebrated a milestone moment on Tuesday during a groundbreaking ceremony for The Petrick Idea Center, marking the transition from planning to physical construction.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Welcomes Inaugural Titan Members
After announcing plans in 2023 to establish the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta at Illinois Wesleyan University, the chapter was officially chartered at an April 12 event on campus.
Goal-breaking $2.6 Million Raised During All In for Wesleyan
Exceeding this year’s fundraising goal, thousands of Titan supporters raised $2,681,542 to benefit the University during All In for Wesleyan on Tuesday.
Inaugural IWU Festival of the Arts Slated for April 25-27
Artists past and present who shaped the fine arts programs at Illinois Wesleyan University will be celebrated during the inaugural Festival of the Arts April 25-27 on campus.
Students Present Wide Range of Research at John Wesley Powell Conference April 12
Students will present individual research projects at the 36th annual John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference on Saturday, April 12, at Illinois Wesleyan University.
March Campus Catch Up
Spring has sprung at Illinois Wesleyan, bringing with it a vibrant lineup of experiences for the campus community throughout March. Check out a few of the monthly highlights here.
Go All Out, Be All In for Wesleyan on April 8
Generous Titan supporters have the opportunity to go all out and be All In for Wesleyan during the University’s annual day of giving on Tuesday, April 8.
Students Engage with Alumni, Explore Careers in STEM Fields During Career Immersion Excursion
Illinois Wesleyan students interested in fields of STEM spent their spring break in Chicago engaging with alumni in related occupations during the annual Career Immersion Excursion hosted by IWU’s Hart Career Center.
Notrica '26 Speaks at International Mold Conference, Grows Fermentation Business
Mold is something that many might fear and avoid, but Elliott Notrica ‘26 says let it grow — or rather, ferment.