Students Explore Japanese and Filipino Culture through Freeman Asia Program
A visit to a historic mountaintop shrine in Japan and a rooftop dinner in Manila with travelers from all over the globe are just a few of the rich cultural experiences gained by Illinois Wesleyan students who participated in the Freeman Asia...
Students Welcomed to Campus During Turning Titan
Bringing a fresh wave of perspective and talent, about 500 first-year and transfer students were welcomed to Illinois Wesleyan University over the last week through the annual tradition known as Turning Titan. ...
Summer Internships Immerse Students in Career Experiences
More than 100 Illinois Wesleyan University students participated in summer internships this year, gaining experience in fields ranging from legal work to animal care.
Carter '87 Combines Theatre, Business Skills as Mind-Blowing Mentalist
Using the power of illusion and psychological techniques, mentalist Christopher Carter '87 knows how to capture the attention of a crowd, even giving the impression that he can read minds.
Bothe '25 Investigates Treatment for Corneal Nerve Damage
Those experiencing pain from corneal nerve damage could someday find relief through research completed by neuroscience major Jadyn Bothe '25 as a 2023 Eckley Summer Scholar.
Lehr Names New Snake Species for Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford’s iconic character Indiana Jones may have a fear of snakes, but a newly discovered species of snake has been dedicated to the actor by an Illinois Wesleyan University biologist.
Burgin '25 Seeks Solutions for Climate Change and Global Inequality
Combating climate change requires commitment and collaboration between international leaders, and Melinda Burgin ‘25 hopes to contribute to those efforts through her research as a 2023 Robert S. and Nell B. Eckley Summer Scholar.
Summer Programs Offer Teamwork and Leadership Skills for Local Youth
Whether it’s video gaming, music performance or athletics, Illinois Wesleyan has provided a wide variety of enriching programs for local youth this summer. Each summer camp has equipped students with teamwork and leadership skills while giving...
Sheaffer '24 Unwinds Protein Networks in Brain with Computer Science
Eckley Summer Scholar Anna Sheaffer '24 is on a mission to combine her computer science major and psychology minor to delve into the mysteries of the human brain.
New Illinois Wesleyan Trustees Named, Officers Elected
Three new members –– Dirk Behrends ’87, Mark Denzler ’93, and Deon Hornsby ’97 –– have been named to the Illinois Wesleyan University Board of Trustees.