Titans in the News
The Pantagraph
Feb. 23, 2025
Hundreds of young scientists from kindergarten through high school attended the second annual opener event at Illinois Wesleyan last weekend in partnership with For A Better Tomorrow.
The Pantagraph
Feb. 18, 2025
authored a guest column about the importance of preserving Black history in Bloomington-Normal.
WGLT Radio
Feb. 13, 2025
IWU Director of Jazz and former Director of Jazz Glenn Wilson spoke of the impact the IWU Jazz Festival has made on campus music scene and in the Central Illinois community for the past 50 years.
The Pantagraph
Feb. 11, 2025
Retired CEO of State Farm received the Legacy of Excellence Award during the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Gala on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Smile Politely - Champaign-Urbana
Feb. 5, 2025
, founder of Castle Danger Records, spoke of his love for music and vinyl, including his time as a student DJ with IWU's radio station WESN 88.1
The Pantagraph
Feb. 4, 2025
is celebrating a year of success with her sour dough bread business, Flours & Heart.
WGLT Radio
Jan. 31, 2025
, co-founder of Fuego del Sol, gave a presentation at IWU about eco-friendly stoves the nonprofit is building for communities in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Al Jazeera
Jan. 28, 2025
Associate Professor of Business spoke on a segment about the ethics of using true crime stories as content for entertainment.
WGLT Radio
Jan. 27
, son of Ben Alsene '82, has formed a special bond with members of the IWU men's basketball team, becoming "part of the fabric of Titan basketball."
The Pantagraph
Jan. 25, 2025
Students, scholars and literature lovers gathered in Ames Library for 10 hours to read all 10,000-plus lines of The event was organized by Joanne Diaz, Isaac Funk Endowed Professor of English.
The Pantagraph
Jan. 23, 2025
of the Colby Powers Quintet, who opened for IWU's Director of Jazz Reginald Lewis in a performance of his Two Tenor Quintet at Jazz Upfront in Bloomington, said IWU gave him the chance to “explore all the facets of music" and that Lewis had a big influence on his journey.
The Pantagraph
Jan. 21, 2025
competed for the title of Miss Illinois County Fair Queen of 2025 in Springfield Jan. 16-19.
WEEK TV
Jan. 18, 2025
Music and reflection took place at the 35th annual at Illinois Wesleyan.
WGLT Radio
Jan. 16, 2025
IWU Director of Jazz explains how African American art and culture during the Harlem Renaissance helped challenge harmful stereotypes while highlighting the skill and creativity of Black artists.
WGLT Radio
Jan. 10, 2025
IWU welcomed as the new head football coach during a news conference on Thursday, Jan. 9. Also reported by .
WGLT Radio
Jan. 10, 2025
Illinois Wesleyan women’s basketball coach speaks of her commitment to the sport, having won her 500th Titan game last year, and the strength she gains from family support.
The Pantagraph
Jan. 7, 2025
Internationally renowned opera singer passed away on Jan. 1. He was a graduate of Bloomington High School and held a longcareer as a singer, stage actor and vocal coach. In 2023, he was honored by the American Theatre Wing with an award for "Unsung Hero of Broadway." Also reported by , and .
The Pantagraph
Jan. 2, 2025
which was founded by 1903 IWU alumnus Ralph C. Smedley is celebrating 100 years of service as a nonprofit, strengthening leadership and public speaking skills.