Campus Headlines 2026
Homecoming 2026 Photo and Social Media Recap
Illinois Wesleyan’s Homecoming 2026 brought Titans together for a week of tradition, celebration and community. The festivities began with “Coffee with Tommy” and Titan Green illuminating Downtown Bloomington, and continued with alumni reunions,...
Illinois Wesleyan Expands McLean County Direct Admission and Increases Local Scholarship Guarantee to $40,000
Illinois Wesleyan University is furthering its investment in McLean County students through two distinct initiatives: expanding its McLean County Direct Admission program to all 13 McLean County high schools and increasing the minimum scholarship...
Distinguished Nursing Alum Honored at Homecoming
Michael Luttrell ‘93 was honored as the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus at the Illinois Wesleyan School of Nursing and Health Sciences Distinguished Alumni Ceremony during Homecoming on Oct. 2.
How Illinois Wesleyan Students Are Exploring Culture Through Food This Fall
Illinois Wesleyan University students are turning up the heat this semester in the Petrick Idea Center’s test kitchen.
Illinois Wesleyan University Launches Ambitious Capital Campaign at a Transformative Moment
Illinois Wesleyan University has launched the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the University’s history. The Capital Campaign seeks to raise $200 million to expand opportunities for students, strengthen academic excellence, and invest in...
Downtown Bloomington Lights Up Green in Celebration of Illinois Wesleyan Homecoming 2026
Downtown Bloomington glows green this weekend as the City of Bloomington joins Illinois Wesleyan University in welcoming Titans home for Homecoming 2026.
Illinois Wesleyan Establishes Education Partnership with U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Illinois Wesleyan University and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Construction Engineer Research Laboratory (CERL) have established a new Education Partnership Agreement that will expand opportunities for IWU students...
Illinois Wesleyan University Earns Three National Recognitions in 2027 College Rankings
Illinois Wesleyan University earned three national recognitions for its academic quality, exceptional student outcomes and undergraduate experience at a time of growing momentum and investment across the university.
Illinois Wesleyan University to Celebrate Homecoming
Illinois Wesleyan University will continue to build momentum during the 2026 homecoming celebration Oct. 2-4.
Curiosity, Connection, and Choices at the Forefront of Leadership for Whataburger President and CEO Debbie Stroud
Debbie Stroud ‘90, Whataburger president and CEO, brought her leadership insights to Illinois Wesleyan University’s campus during the second annual Kinder Brothers Distinguished Business Speaker Series.