August 25, 2025


News for and about the Illinois Wesleyan community

New Students Welcomed Into Titan Traditions

Illinois Wesleyan welcomed its newest Titans last week, introducing them to the traditions that define campus life ahead of the 2025–26 school year, which begins today.

The Pantagraph

A large class of new students arrived Wednesday at Illinois Wesleyan as the University begins its 175th year. The freshly remodeled Bertholf Commons is a big attraction for new and returning students.

Wisconsin Public Radio



Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez '97 announced a campaign to run for Wisconsin governor in the 2026 election.

The Pantagraph

Rhys Lovell '87 is stepping down as artistic director for Heartland Theatre Company at the end of the 2025-26 season.

State Farm Million Meals Volunteer Event

Join your fellow Titans at the State Farm Million Meals Pack Event on Saturday, September 20! Thousands of volunteers come together to partner with U.S. Hunger to combat food insecurity in McLean County and throughout Illinois. Join a group of Titans at the 12:30-2 p.m. shift on September 20. 

1. Register here (Select NPO, write in IWU; Volunteer for General Meal Packer)

2. Invite alumni, colleagues, students, and friends of IWU to join you

3. Wear your IWU gear

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.