April 28, 2025

News for and about the Illinois Wesleyan community

Five Student Films to be Featured at Screening Festival Monday Night

Five original short films — featuring writing, film making and acting by Illinois Wesleyan University students — will be presented during the fifth annual Phenom Film Festival at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 28.

Randy Crow, Bob Rogers Honored with Starkey Awards

Two dedicated staff members of Illinois Wesleyan University, Randy Crow and Bob Rogers, were honored with the 2025 Max L. Starkey Service Award on April 24.

Campus Collaboration and Leadership Celebrated at Annual Do Well, Do Good Awards

Student groups, individuals, programs and advisors at Illinois Wesleyan University were celebrated at the annual Do Well & Do Good Involvement Awards on April 21.

The Pantagraph

Sue Seibring '82, manager of volunteer services at Carle BroMenn, celebrated the many volunteers who serve at the hospital — including a professionally trained opera singer who helps lift the spirits of patients.

WGLT Radio



Director of Counseling and Consultation Services Christina Armstrong and Morgan Duffy '27 discuss the value of raising awareness about substance abuse on college campuses, including Narcan training for students.

WGLT Radio

President Sheahon Zenger joined more than 500 other college presidents in signing a public statement from the American Association of Colleges and Universities, calling for an end to the government overreach of higher education in America.

The Chicago Tribune

Will Martin, who will study at IWU as a first-year student this fall, is completing an Eagle Scout project to send care packages to troops overseas.

The Pantagraph

Professor of Political Science Tari Renner, former mayor of Bloomington, spoke of Dick Durbin's character as the Illinois Senator announced he will not seek reelection.

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Campus Weekly is an electronic newsletter from Illinois Wesleyan's Office of Communications, edited by Julia Perez, assistant director of communications. To submit items of interest, email webedit@iwu.edu.