Campus Headlines

Kwarten ‘28, Oiler ‘29 Receive Beckman Research Scholarships
Annabelle Kwarten ‘28 and Ashley Oiler ‘29 have been chosen to receive undergraduate research fellowships through the Beckman Scholars Program.

Illinois Wesleyan Announces Candidates for Graduation 2026
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ graduates of the Class of 2026 were honored in a Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 3.
Illinois Wesleyan Celebrates Class of 2026 Commencement
Retired healthcare executive and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Trustee Colleen Kannaday delivered the Commencement address as Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ celebrated graduates of the Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 3, in the Shirk Center.
Five Students Named Summer 2026 Eckley Scholars
Five Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ students have been granted fellowships as part of the 2026 Eckley Summer Scholars and Artists Endowment.
Limacher Honored with Starkey Service Award
A devoted member of Illinois Wesleyan’s staff, Michael Limacher, was honored with the University's 2026 Max L. Starkey Service Award on April 23.
Innovate Springfield's Ben Hage Named Director of Illinois Wesleyan Petrick Idea Center
Following a national search, Ben Hage has been named director of The Petrick Idea Center at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, effective June 1.
STEAM Olympics Raises $7,500 for Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Scholarships
In partnership with For A Better Tomorrow, the third annual STEAM Olympics hosted on Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s campus raised $7,500 for needs-based scholarships.
Kannaday to Give Keynote Address at Illinois Wesleyan Commencement
Recently retired healthcare executive and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ trustee Colleen L. Kannaday will deliver the University’s Commencement address on Sunday, May 3.

Reissenweber Named 2027 Kemp Award Winner
Professor of English Brandi Reissenweber was awarded the highest teaching honor at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ on April 15 as the 2027 recipient of the Kemp Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence.
Illinois Wesleyan Titans Make History with Record-Breaking $3.6 Million Day of Giving
A record-breaking $3,661,361 was raised from thousands of Titan supporters to benefit Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ during All In for Wesleyan on Tuesday.