Illinois Wesleyan News for Prospective Students and Parents
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Campus Headlines
Illinois Wesleyan Among the Most Economically Diverse Top Colleges
Enrolling bright and motivated students who need financial support is a University commitment demonstrated in Illinois Wesleyan's low-income enrollment and net price for low- and middle-income families.
College Democrats Win National Chapter Award
The Illinois Wesleyan College Democrats were named the 2014 National Chapter of the Year at the College Democrats of America national convention in Atlanta, Ga.
Baltes '14 a Finalist for NCAA Woman of Year
A 2014 graduate now in law school at the University of Notre Dame, Lexi Baltes is one of nine finalists honored by the NCAA for achievements in academics, athletics, community service and leadership.
From Farm to Food Pantry: Prochotsky '16 Launches Pop-Up Produce Stands
Jenny Prochotsky '16 is the latest in a succession of IWU students to make an impact on food justice in the surrounding community by delivering access to fresh produce.
Wilds of Alaska Inspire Student Composer
Merging her music and environmental studies majors, Madz Negro '15 camped inside Denali National Park as part of a Composing in the Wilderness field course.
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. At left, Nikolay Karnev '15 worked in London at the world's largest asset management firm.
Connecting College Majors to Careers
Search your interests to see what careers are possible with any major from Illinois Wesleyan. At left, music composition major Ben Hjertmann '07 is a member of the surrealist-pop band Kong Must Dead, a professor and an award-winning composer.
Value of a Liberal Arts Education
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We hope you enjoy this edition of our campus newsletter, sharing important happenings at Illinois Wesleyan University and news about the Titan community.

Titans In The News
The New York Times
Out of more than 16,000 applicants, Katie Heaney '09 is among the writers selected for the Amtrak Residency program.
WMBD/WYZZ TV
Having interned in the Scottish government while the independence movement gained steam, Michael Kistner '15 watched the vote intently. Also in The Pantagraph.
Naperville Sun
Now pursuing a master's in studio art, Joe O'Brien '14 won the Hester Merwin Ayers Art Achievement Award at IWU.
Chicago Tribune
Psychology major Niccole Nelson '16 is exploring the effects that social support from adult children can have on elderly parents.
Southtown Star
Tom Simmons '15 was able to continue his academic pursuits and get paid this summer when he became a part of Illinois Wesleyan's Eckley Summer Scholar and Artist Program.
Extra News
Award-winning artist Maria Gonzalez '08 decided to turn her lifelong passion into her career path while enrolled at Illinois Wesleyan.
Reboot Illinois
Based in part on nightlife, active life options and music venues, Bloomington is among the 10 most exciting places in Illinois.
(Belleville) News-Democrat
Ceramic artist Laura Hohn '05 has a pottery business, New Spin on Tradition, and a studio at The Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles, Mo.
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