Teichman Recognized as "Advocate of the Year"
Illinois Wesleyan Director of Government and Community Relations Carl Teichman '80 was recently named "Federation 2018 Advocate of the Year" by the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities (FIICU).
School of Music Awarded Illinois Arts Council Grant
Illinois Wesleyan's School of Music recently earned a $14,700 grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency to support the school's programs and music events on campus and in the Bloomington-Normal community.
Illinois Wesleyan Announces Fall 2018 Dean's List
The Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2018-19 academic year includes 729 students from 24 states and 17 countries.
Burke Tackles Modern Racism in Book
Fighting against racism requires more than simply ignoring race, as Associate Professor and Chair of Sociology and Anthropology Meghan Burke explores in her book Colorblind Racism.
Gilman Scholarship Supports Study Abroad Opportunities
The State Department's Gilman International Scholarship Program has awarded a study abroad scholarship to nursing major Ely Cortez '21 to study in Spain.
Student Writers Inspired by Stories of Local Veterans
To craft a work of fiction requires an in-depth understanding of others' realities, as Illinois Wesleyan students learned during a unique partnership with local veterans.
Carruthers to Give Keynote at MLK Teach-In
Alumna and activist Charlene Carruthers ’07 will give the keynote address at this year's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Teach-In on Monday, Jan. 21, which centers on the theme "Gender and social justice."
Three Alumni Picked for Gov.-Elect Transition Committees
The Governor-elect tapped three IWU alumni – Elizabeth Robb '78, Juan Salgado '91 and Michael Tipsord '81 – to serve on transition committees.
Expert on Climate Change to Speak at Founders' Day Convocation
A leading voice on the issue of anthropogenic climate change, Naomi Oreskes, will present the Founders' Day keynote address, "Why Should We Trust Science?"
Viral Video Becomes Career Launching Pad for Mishra '15
Pioneering Multifaith Ambassador Lisa Mishra '15 now bridges cultures in her music, which went from hobby to career after a viral mash-up reached millions.