Titans Gain Support for New Ventures through Fall Entrepreneurship Events
Several student entrepreneurs and innovators are ending the year on a high note after receiving grant funding and professional guidance during two events hosted on campus this semester.
Entrepreneur of the Year Event to Honor Will Jenkins '12, the Egbers Family
Business founder Will Jenkins '12 and the family of Gary Egbers '72 will be honored at the 2023 Bloomington-Normal Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Recognition Dinner presented by...
Carter '87 Combines Theatre, Business Skills as Mind-Blowing Mentalist
Using the power of illusion and psychological techniques, mentalist Christopher Carter '87 knows how to capture the attention of a crowd, even giving the impression that he can read minds.
May Term Provides Travel Opportunities, Fast-Paced Courses
While spring signals the end of the school year for many students, some Titans chose to immerse themselves in a single topic or collect unique cultural experiences by enrolling in Illinois Welseyan's May Term.
Titans Grow Startups with Seed Funding from Spring Entrepreneurship Competitions
New ideas are blooming this spring at Illinois Wesleyan University. Students with creative ideas were awarded seed grants during the competitive Get Funded event on Feb. 15 and Titan New Venture Challenge on March 22, both organized by The Petrick...
Elliott Notrica '26 Recognized by National Entrepreneurship Program
Biochemistry major Elliot Notrica '26 is one of the youngest of 23 entrepreneurs in the nation selected to participate in the 2023 Future Founders Fellowship program.
Students Break Record for Earnings in Entrepreneurship Class
A group of Illinois Wesleyan University students have achieved a new record by earning more than $15,000 in revenue from a business created through a class project in one semester.