Campus Headlines 2026
Illinois Wesleyan Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Illinois Wesleyan University’s Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year consisted of 884 students from 31 states and 23 countries.
IWU Center for Humanities to Host 2026 MUSE Conference
IWU Center for Humanities to Host 2026 MUSE Conference Illinois Wesleyan University’s Center for Humanities will welcome approximately 60 undergraduate students from across Illinois and Missouri for MUSE: An Undergraduate Humanities Conference...
IWU to Host Inaugural Award Ceremony in Honor of Legendary WWII Alum Martyr
Illinois Wesleyan University will host its inaugural Four Chaplains Commemoration on Feb. 3, 2026, where the University will honor one of our alumni with the Chapel of the Four Chaplains’ Legion of Honor Humanitarian Award. The winner will be announced...
36th Annual MLK Jr. Gospel Festival Returns to Bloomington-Normal
A beloved community tradition honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will return to Bloomington-Normal this winter.
IWU Finance Students Finish in Top 40% in Global Trading Challenge
Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Business and Economics recently marked a major milestone in its finance program, competing for the first time in the Global Trading Challenge hosted by Bloomberg for Education.
Third Annual STEAM Olympics to Expand Competition in 2026
Local students ranging from first grade through high school are invited to check out the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics at Illinois Wesleyan during the third annual STEAM Olympics, a multi-day event offering hands-on...
25 New Scholarships Provide Opportunities for IWU Students
Illinois Wesleyan added 25 new scholarships in 2025 thanks to the generosity of IWU’s alumni and friends, helping bright and driven high school seniors find their home and educational success at the University.
25 New Scholarships Provide Opportunities for IWU Students
Illinois Wesleyan added 25 new scholarships in 2025 thanks to the generosity of IWU’s alumni and friends, helping bright and driven high school seniors find their home and educational success at the University.
Three Nursing Faculty Earn State Nurse Educator Fellowship Awards to Continue Research
Three Illinois Wesleyan nursing faculty have recently received Nurse Educator Fellowship Awards to further their research, improve patient care and expand learning opportunities for students.
Two Students Earn Grants through Titan New Venture Challenge to Grow Business Efforts
Two Illinois Wesleyan University students were awarded grants after showcasing their innovative ideas through the Titan New Venture Challenge on Oct. 15, 2025.