Summer Reading Selection "Becoming Nicole" Introduces Annual Theme
IWU's summer reading selection chronicles the story of a transgendered twin sister and her struggle to find acceptance within her family, school and community.
Students and Faculty Explore Japan at Technos International Week
Khayla Caruthers '20, Macey Grant '20 and Associate Professor of Psychology Joe Williams spent two weeks immersing themselves in the richness of Japanese culture.
Eckley Scholar Develops Instrument for Studying Space
Eckley scholar Sanghyun Nam '20 hopes to help develop a scientific tool for IWU students to make new discoveries about the makeup of our universe.
Patterson to Direct Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Kwame Patterson, previously a residence director in the Office of Residential Life, has been named the new director of Illinois Wesleyan's Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
IWU Connections Abound at Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Illinois Wesleyan alumni, faculty and students are playing their parts on the stage - and behind it - to ensure the success of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.
Denzler '93 Promoted to CEO of Illinois Manufacturers' Association
Mark Denzler '93 has been named the next CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, where he has served as vice president and chief operations officer.
Eckley Scholar Explores Values Behind Creative Arts Journals
With a stipend to support her summer research, English-Literature and German double major Abigail Kauerauf ’19 is taking an analytical look at how undergraduate creative arts journals assess the poems that they publish.
Course in Gerontology and Palliative Care Developed with $150,000 Grant
The Illinois Wesleyan School of Nursing and the Department of Biology have earned a $150,000 grant to develop a course, and internship, in gerontology and end-of-life care.
Bowden '18 Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
Maisy Bowden '18 is the recipient of a $5,000 fellowship award to support her graduate-level studies focused on the evolutionary precursors of language in nonhuman primates.
Lehr Honored for Two Decades of Research in Peru
Professor of Biology Edgar Lehr has earned a silver medal from the Natural History Museum in recognition of his long-term collaboration with - and support of - the institution.