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Princeton Review Recognizes Illinois Wesleyan Among Nation’s Best Colleges
Illinois Wesleyan University is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduates to earn their college degree, according to The Princeton Review’s 2026 college guide, The Best 391 Colleges.

Six New Members Join IWU Board of Trustees
Six new members have been elected to join Illinois Wesleyan University's Board of Trustees in 2025.

Alumni Share Strategies for Bridging Entrepreneurial Education and Careers at National Summit
High school educators from across the country gathered for a national conference in Chicago earlier this month where a panel that included Illinois Wesleyan alumni shared insights on ways students can be guided through an entrepreneurial education...

Student Athletes Set New Record for Academic All-America Selections
Titans have set a new school record for their high achievement in athleticism and academics. Sixteen Illinois Wesleyan University students have been named as Academic All-Americans for the 2024-25 school year.

Music Prep Programs Offer Private Lessons for Young Musicians
Young musicians can hone their skills through individualized lessons with Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Music faculty as part of the 2025-26 Preparatory Programs.

Enduring Partnership with Technos College in Tokyo Broadens Horizons for Titans
For more than 30 years, Illinois Wesleyan students and faculty have strengthened cultural understanding through the university’s partnership with Technos International College in Tokyo, Japan — honoring students' international engagement and...

Two New Majors Among Program Updates for 2025-26
Two new programs and a new concentration will be offered to Illinois Wesleyan University students beginning in the fall of 2025.

Lehr Names Newly Discovered Snake for Conservationist Jane Goodall
More than a decade after discovering a snake on a Peruvian mountain top, Robert W. Harrington Endowed Professor of Biology Edgar Lehr and his team of researchers have identified the reptile as a new species and named it after famous conservationist...

Survey Finds 98% of 2024 Grads Employed or Continuing Education
More than 98% of Titans from the class of 2024 were employed or pursuing advanced degrees within six months of graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University, according to the annual First Destination Survey conducted by IWU’s Hart Career Center.

Community and Competition Lead IWU Esports Teams to Success
Titan players with Illinois Wesleyan’s Esports Program spent the spring semester scoring big at championships, qualifying for nationals and connecting with each other in the game room.