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Eric Bieber

Eric Bieber '81 Joins IWU Board of Trustees

July 29, 2024 | By Julia Perez

Eric J. Bieber '81 was elected as the newest member of the Illinois Wesleyan University Board of Trustees during the spring board meeting May 17.

students wear headsets and laugh together in IWU esports facility

Titan Esports Teams See Winning Streak, Build Community

July 29, 2024 | By Julia Perez

The trophy cabinet for the Illinois Wesleyan University Esports Program is getting full. With teams devoted to video games like Super Smash Bros, League of Legends, Overwatch and Valorant, players have been dominating in the virtual arena — earning...

cochoir

Choir Tour of Europe Unites Students, Alumni for Ferguson’s Final Performance

July 25, 2024 | By Julia Perez

A shared devotion to music and the legacy of a retiring choral professor united Illinois Wesleyan University alumni and students for an award-winning Collegiate Choir tour in Europe this summer.

Student playing string instrument at IWU

Public Invited to Attend IWU Summer Concert Series

July 10, 2024 | By Julia Perez

A summer concert series featuring Illinois Wesleyan University musicians and guest artists is free and open to the public through the month of July.

Amber Kujath

Kujath ‘97 Recognized as Fellow for ‘Dedication to Continuous Learning’

July 8, 2024 | By Julia Perez

In recognition of her commitment to healthcare excellence and nursing education, Illinois Wesleyan’s Director of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences Amber Kujath '97 was named a fellow of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses.

Student playing piano on stage at IWU

Partnership with Longy School of Music Creates Opportunity for Music Ed Students

July 3, 2024 | By Julia Perez

Aspiring music teachers studying at Illinois Wesleyan University now have the opportunity to earn an accelerated master’s degree after graduation through a new IWU partnership with Longy School of Music of Bard College.

Joseph Kline

Joseph Kline Interim Dean Over Schools of Art, Music, Theatre

July 1, 2024 | By Julia Perez

A theatre artist with experience in academic arts administration, Joseph “Jay” Kline, has been selected to serve as interim dean of fine and performing arts at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Liz Bloodworth

Archivist to Recognize Local, University Impact Made by Funk Family at Celebration

June 20, 2024 | By Julia Perez

To honor the 200-year impact of the Funk family in McLean County — including the establishment of Illinois Wesleyan University — University Archivist & Special Collections Librarian Liz Bloodworth will speak on a panel during a celebration at...

Student points to equation written on white board

Three New Majors Among Program Updates for 2024-25

June 18, 2024 | By Julia Perez

Three new programs will be offered to Illinois Wesleyan University students beginning in the fall of 2024, in addition to new certificates.

Georgia Nugent

Board of Trustees Honors Service of President Nugent, Bids Farewell

June 12, 2024 | By Julia Perez

President S. Georgia Nugent was recognized for her resolute leadership by the Illinois Wesleyan University Board of Trustees as she concludes her tenure as the University’s 20th president.