News Releases 2025
James Plath Offers Glimpse Into Former Home of Mark Twain in Poetry Book ‘At Quarry Farm’
While visiting the place where Mark Twain penned some of his most famous tales, Illinois Wesleyan Professor of English James Plath couldn’t help but be inspired.
Brenda Lessen Knoll '89 Receives Most Prestigious National Honor in Nursing Field
Associate Professor of Nursing and Illinois Wesleyan alumna Brenda Lessen Knoll '89 was inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), the most prestigious national honor in the field of nursing, on Oct. 18 at a ceremony hosted in...
Polina Kourova '27 Studies Feeding Patterns of Marine Invertebrates as Eckley Scholar
Biology major Polina Kourova '27 spent her summer as a 2025 Eckley Scholar studying the feeding habits of some of Earth’s tiniest diners — the Brachionus manjavacas rotifer.
Joanna Steven '27 Uses Art and Archives to Study Student Experience
Illinois Wesleyan junior Joanna Steven combined art and archives to explore the history of identity and campus life at IWU through her research as a 2025 Eckley Scholar.
Celina El Ghossaini '26 Meets with Lebanese Prime Minister for Insight on Eckley Research
Few undergraduate students can say they’ve met with a sitting prime minister for the sake of research. Celina El Ghossaini '26 did just that, connecting with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam as part of her 2025 Eckley Scholar project.
German Musicians to Perform with Titan Wind Ensemble for Homecoming Collaboration
One of Germany’s leading youth symphonic wind orchestras will be joining Illinois Wesleyan University’s wind ensemble for a special performance during Homecoming and Family Weekend. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will take...
Celebrate 175 Years of Titan Pride at Homecoming and Family Weekend
The Illinois Wesleyan community is set to celebrate 175 years of Titan stories during the 2025 Homecoming and Family Weekend on Oct. 10-12.
IWU Ranks No. 2 Most Innovative College in Midwest by U.S. News
Adding to a growing list of national accolades, Illinois Wesleyan University has been recognized as the No. 2 Most Innovative College in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
Vân Lê '26 Traces Colonial Power and Identity Through Food
Vân Lê '26 wants to understand colonial power, and a great way to make that interesting to everyone is through food.
IWU, COUNTRY Financial Celebrate Milestones with Joint History Presentation
Illinois Wesleyan University and COUNTRY Financial will celebrate their shared history this month with a public program marking IWU’s 175th anniversary and COUNTRY’s 100th.