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Illinois Wesleyan Announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List

June 10, 2024 | By Julia Perez

Illinois Wesleyan University’s Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year consisted of 760 students from 29 states and 29 countries.

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Hovde '24 Earns Technos Award for Peacebuilding Passion

May 24, 2024 | By Julia Perez

Through her passion for human rights and dedication to peacebuilding, Zoe Hovde '24 was named the 2024 Technos International Prize winner as a senior at Illinois Wesleyan.

Beckman Scholars

Das '26, Satheeshreddy '26 Named Inaugural Beckman Scholars

May 22, 2024 | By Julia Perez

The first pair of Illinois Wesleyan University students have been selected to complete long-term research through the Beckman Scholars Program.

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Survey Finds 99% of 2023 Grads Employed or Continuing Education

May 20, 2024 | By Julia Perez

Nearly 99% of alumni from the class of 2023 were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University, according to the annual First Destination Survey conducted by IWU’s Hart Career Center.

National Science to Policy Symposium

Titans Stood as Sole Undergrad Presenters at National Science Symposium

May 17, 2024 | By Julia Perez

A group of Illinois Wesleyan University students traveled to the University of California-Riverside in April for the National Science to Policy Symposium, where two of the Titans were the only undergraduate students selected to present research.

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Hagler ’25 Joins Leading Female Entrepreneurs at Harvard Conference

May 13, 2024 | By Julia Perez

Through an exclusive invitation, Marissa Hagler ’25 traveled to Harvard University in April to participate in the inaugural Female Founder’s Circle.

Employee Recognition

University Employees Honored for Milestones, Retirements

May 8, 2024 | By Julia Perez

Illinois Wesleyan University honored retirees and celebrated employees with milestone anniversaries May 2 during the annual Faculty-Staff Recognition Celebration.

Golden Scholars

Golden Apple Scholars Improve Illinois Teaching Retention for 30 Years

May 8, 2024 | By Julia Perez

Nine future educators at Illinois Wesleyan University are committing their classroom careers to improving the lives of children in high-need schools as Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois, which is celebrating 30 years as a campus program.

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Next Generation of Titan Graduates Celebrated at 2024 Commencement

May 7, 2024 | By Julia Perez

The graduating class of 2024 was honored Sunday during a commencement ceremony on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University.

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Local Youth Explore STEM Creativity with MakerGirl Workshops Led by Titans

April 26, 2024 | By Julia Perez

Students with area elementary schools visited campus this year to participate in IWU’s MakerGirl Academy workshops with STEM themes, led by volunteer Titan ChangeMakers.