Campus Headlines
Illinois Wesleyan Announces 33 New Scholarships
At an event that brings together students receiving scholarships and the donors who support them, the University announced 33 new named scholarships.
Alumni Behind Two of Fortune's Fastest Growing Inner City Companies
On Fortune magazine's "100 Fastest Growing Inner City Companies in America," the #1 and #8 companies are founded and run by IWU alumni -- Fruition Partners by Marc Talluto '94 and Gorilla Group by Brian Grady '95.
New Simulation Center Opens at School of Nursing
A new teaching center simulating both hospital and home healthcare environments allows nursing students to develop clinical judgment in a safe learning environment.
Creative Approach Allows Aspiring Bilingual Dentist to Study in South America
A customized study abroad arrangement allowed Kathryn Rothas '14 to earn the degree she wants and compete in the sport she loves, as she works toward her career goals.
Campaign Largest Ever for Illinois Wesleyan
The University surpassed its fundraising goal in a five-year campaign that included support for 231 new scholarships and new campus buildings. Read student Essays of Lives Transformed.
Scholarship Opportunities
Undergraduate Research Scholarships
Students at Illinois Wesleyan have a variety of opportunities to pursue projects supported by research stipends. This summer, Eckley winners pursued independent research and Mellon Humanities Scholars explored big ideas.
Internship Possibilities
To help you discover internship options, our Hart Career Center has compiled information on IWU student internships at over 700 organizations in more than 200 cities. History major Colin Rathe '15 interned with the Constitutional Rights Foundation in Chicago.
Connecting College Majors to Careers
Search your interests to see what careers are possible with any major from Illinois Wesleyan. At left, accounting major Michael Mason '80 is chief security officer at Verizon – named one of the most influential security executives in 2014 – and former FBI executive assistant director.
Value of a Liberal Arts Education
Forbes: Employees Who Stand Out
The ability to think, to conceptualize and to come up with creative ideas separates top performers in their careers, according to CEO Steve Sadove. These traits are hallmarks of a liberal arts education.
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