May 19, 2025

News for and about the Illinois Wesleyan community

Published biweekly during the summer months

John Miles Named Illinois Wesleyan Provost

John Miles, currently provost and vice president of academic affairs at Reinhardt University in Georgia, has been named Illinois Wesleyan's next provost and dean of faculty, effective July 1.

Four Students Named Summer Eckley Scholars

Four Illinois Wesleyan University students have been granted fellowships as part of the 2025 Eckley Summer Scholars and Artists Endowment.

Chrishana Simon '25 to Serve in Peace Corps

After crossing the Illinois Wesleyan commencement stage to receive a degree in environmental studies this spring, Chrishana Simon '25 is headed to Nepal to serve as a member of the Peace Corps.

Openings Remain for Community to Enroll in IWU Summer Courses

Alumni and the broader local community are invited to enroll in several Summer Term courses at Illinois Wesleyan during June or July.

Avery Powell '25 Named Regional Scholar of American Chemical Society

Chemistry major Avery Powell '25 has been selected as a 2025 Collegiate Scholar by the Illinois Heartland American Chemical Society (ACS).

The Pantagraph

Illinois Wesleyan announced that John Miles, who brings 20 years of experience at small, liberal arts colleges, will begin as the new provost and dean of faculty effective July 1. Also reported by WGLT Radio.

WGLT Radio



President Sheahon Zenger reflected on his first year at Illinois Wesleyan and some of the standout moments on campus.

WGLT Radio

Several Illinois Wesleyan policies and guidelines were updated in the summer of 2024 to support the free exchange of ideas while protecting the safety and dignity of all on campus. This is a follow up story to coverage earlier this year.

The Pantagraph

The Illinois Wesleyan softball team extended their impressive winning streak on Saturday by scoring the NCAA Division III Regional crown.

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During his time at IWU, Niyant Vora '19 worked with the Physics Department to develop a medical monitoring device, which he has now successfully patented.

Yoga classes are Monday and Thursday at 12:15 p.m. in the Shirk Center, Niepagen South Classroom. This will be the last week of Yoga held over lunch until fall. Please look for an email with a link to Blooming Life Yoga for an IWU discounted price for the summer at their studio.  

You're not going to master the rest of your life in one day. Just relax. Master the day. Then just keep doing that every day.

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.