At Illinois Wesleyan,
YOU WILL HAVE Some may be small, others big.
But one thing is certain. You will have them. Here’s the best part. They will add up to something
Challenging and Cheering You On
extremely valuable: your ability to navigate and succeed in an ever-changing world. It’s why our graduates are sought after by employers and so often rise to the top within their organizations.
W H E N YOU B E C OM E a student at Illinois Wesleyan,
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A CONVERSATION STARTS. We ask, what are you curious about? Where do you want to go in four years? What do you want your resumé to look like? How can what you’re passionate about be the thing you get to do each day in the real world?
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GET THERE.
BREAKTHROUGH MOMENTS.
{ WHAT WE KNOW FOR SURE }
“I love that spark that our students have and seeing students get as excited as I am about coming to class. IWU students always amaze me in their intellectual curiosity, and many days I leave the classroom thinking, ‘wow, that was like magic!’”
Above: Prof. Sheridan’s Italian 102 class takes students beyond the classroom, including exploration of Italian cuisine.
96%
of our full-time faculty hold terminal degrees—
— Scott Sheridan, Professor of French and Italian, and Director of International Studies
THE HIGHEST DEGR EE
AWA R DED in their fields of study.
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BREAKTHROUGH
moments have to begin somewhere.
There’s a culture here that moves and unites us —
a spirit of curiosity encapsulated in a key question:
What are you working on? Unlike many of our peer institutions, the opportunities for enhanced learning begin on day one at Illinois Wesleyan. Imagine a first-year seminar course that takes dynamic classroom learning and blends it with faculty-led trips to museums, zoos, concerts, theatrical events, and more.
IWU’S FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCES (FYEs) offer a wide range of experiences out in the real world, moving the theoretical into the practical, and building connections between you, your fellow students, and faculty … and a world of ideas.
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And then, like a bookend to your FYE, this culture of curiosity leads you seamlessly into your senior year when you’ll embark upon an
IWU SENIOR-YEAR EXPERIENCE. This is your chance to harvest the seeds you’ve planted along the way — the things you’ve been curious about or fascinated by — and build something that is your very own. Research. Internships. Fellowships. Community projects. Global travel. Through regular, reflective faculty advising, IWU seniors are empowered to embark upon something unique to them, that integrates what they’ve learned — transforming it into something they can hold in their hands, point to, publish, or patent. These are the “breakthroughs” that make IWU students stand out, and employers and graduate schools sit up and take notice.
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TITAN PROFILE
Lindsey Fitzharris ’04 b e s t s e l l i n g au t hor :
The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister’s Quest to Transform the
Grisly World of Victorian Medicine t e l e v i s io n ho s t : winner:
The Curious Life and Death of ..., CBS Smithsonian Channel
2018 PEN Award / E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science Writing
i w u m a j or :
History m i n or : Political Science [ Lindsey graduated in 4 years. ]
s t u dy a b r oa d :
United Kingdom (Oxford University)
THE VALUE OF MY IWU EDUCATION “Illinois Wesleyan gave me the skill set to become a best-selling author — to be able to think critically about the way I tell stories and the way I use history to contextualize the world. Not coincidentally, the personal involvement of faculty was crucial for me.”
MY BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT “I wasn’t sure whether I should pursue political science or history, and Dr. Michael Young gave me the advice: ‘Do both. And by the time your year at Oxford is over, you will know what you want to do.’ That was really great advice. And when I came back, I decided to drop my political science major and pursue history full time.”
MY FAVORITE PARTS OF THE IWU EXPERIENCE “I loved the family environment at IWU. It made me feel very comfortable. I felt safe and the social life was great. It was perfect for me!”
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i w u m a j or s :
Anthropology and Spanish
i w u acti v ities:
Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony
inter nship:
State Farm
c u r r e n t ly :
Executive Vice President at Kelly Scott Madison Marketing, and Author
ho m e t o w n :
Champaign, Illinois
WITH VAST EXPERIENCE in dozens of industries including retail, publishing, pharmaceutical, and technology,
Chad is a breakthrough thought leader around the emerging trends in consumer research.
WHAT I LIKED ABOUT ILLINOIS WESLEYAN “IWU has a magical way of making you feel a part of something larger by providing a global community, honing a sense of purpose, building personal momentum, teaching skills, and developing thinkers.”
HOW IWU SET ME UP FOR SUCCESS “ At Illinois Wesleyan, I learned a significant number of technical hard skills. How IWU really set me up for success, however, was by teaching me to be a better thinker. In my current role, I rarely hire people just for their hard skills — I can teach or train those. Teaching someone how to be a great question asker, a deep problem-solver, a passionate strategist, and an insanely curious thinker, however, takes a place like Illinois Wesleyan.”
TITAN PROFILE
Chad Maxwell ’02
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BIGGER
and
BREAK THROUGH
Think
in
the
Humanities
IF YOU REVEL IN THE POSING OF AN
insightful question JUST AS MUCH AS AN ANSWER, you’re in great company at Illinois Wesleyan. For more than 170 years we have, through our varied coursework, pushed students to see a larger picture, to savor context and grapple with nuance. To make connections between seemingly disparate disciplines. In essence, to think bigger. For IWU students, the secret dance of molecular particles, the exquisite beauty of an algebraic equation, or the science of a perfect sentence might resonate and inform their understanding of the world.
WE BELIEVE THAT WHEN STUDENTS THINK BIGGER THEY STAND OUT IN THE WORKPLACE. At IWU, you’ll have the opportunities to marry the questions you’re passionate about to hands-on projects, faculty-guided research, and world travel to satisfy your curiosity — to both solidify your understanding of the world and differentiate you to prospective employers or graduate schools. What can you do with a degree in English besides teach? What can you do with a degree in international studies with a minor in music? Or history? Or Western European studies? For Illinois Wesleyan students, the answers are as varied as they are. How will you do it? We can’t wait for you to get here so we can find out together.
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TITAN PROFILE
VA RSITY TR ACK A ND FIELD TEA M | HIGH J UMP
Laurence Henderson ’18 i w u m a j or :
Environmental Studies
(with a concentration in International Environmental Sustainability) ho m e t o w n :
Peoria Heights, Illinois
[ Laurence changed his major 4 times and still graduated in 4 years. ]
MY IWU BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT: “During the first month of my freshman year, I had a health challenge. One of my professors — Prof. Sainsbury, in the English Department, noticed I was falling asleep, which was one of the symptoms. She brought it to my attention. She took it upon herself to make sure I was cared for. I knew I wouldn’t have gotten that level of care at a bigger university. That was my breakthrough moment — when I knew I made a good choice in coming to Wesleyan.”
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FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT ILLINOIS WESLEYAN: THE ACADEMICS, HOW SMALL IT IS, AND THAT ALL THE FACULTY KNOW YOUR NAME. 10
“When Laurence was a new student on campus, I could see he was having trouble concentrating. I spoke to him about it and discovered he was having a health challenge. I could tell he needed follow-up, and he got that follow-up. And even though he wasn’t an English major, we’ve kept in touch throughout the rest of his schooling. I’ve watched him as he’s developed. It established a kind of relationship between us that would not have happened at a larger place.”
— Alison Sainsbury, Associate Professor of English
UNFORGETTABLE MOMENT: “DURING MY TRIP to the Philippines through IWU’s Freeman Asia Program, I swam with elephants. So fun! They would fall in on their sides and stick their trunks up. And you could touch them and lay on them. You just have to be sure they don’t roll over onto you. We went on a walk with them, got to feed them… now they’re my favorite animal.”
CURRENTLY: “I recently completed my master’s degree in Barcelona in environmental sustainability. Next, I’m heading to Zambia and Asia working as a freelance video producer.” 11
TITAN PROFILE
Debo Olaosebikan ’06
i w u m a j or :
i w u awa r d s :
Illinois Wesleyan University Distinguished Alumnus for 2018,
Presidential Scholar, Anderson Scholar, and member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Society of Physics Students
A PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR AT AGE 16,
Debo currently pursues breakthrough
c u r r e n t ly :
c o u n t r y of or ig i n :
technologies through his company, Gigster, which helps companies
MY BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT “I came in as a physics major and felt that I could handle a more accelerated path. In a meeting with Dr. Jaggi, he encouraged me to take these juniorand senior-level physics courses when I was a freshman. That encouragement and the impact it had on me was life changing.”
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO SOMEONE CONSIDERING IWU? “A college experience is a personal one and no one’s journey is the same. Being in an environment where professors actually take personal notice of you, your ambitions and aspirations, and where they help you tailor your experience to achieve your goals: that is a really big deal!”
Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Gigster, a software
development service based in San Francisco
use technology to SOLVE CORE BUSINESS PROBLEMS.
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Physics [ Debo graduated in 4 years. ]
Nigeria
THE AMES
ADVANTAGE: PEOPL E. SPACE S.
RESOURCES. Thinking bigger happens
E V E RY W H E R E AT
ILLINOIS WESLEYAN. But it’s good to know there’s a state-of-the-art building with caring staff dedicated just for that!
THE AMES LIBRARY — a jewel in IWU’s crown — is the unique and comfortable place where students can land day and night to think,
FURTHER YOUR REACH: DIGITAL COMMONS One of the most exciting features Illinois Wesleyan offers, through our Digital Commons, is the chance to preserve and share your work with the world at large. This online repository of more than 14,000 faculty-vetted papers, articles, and research projects is largely comprised of “breakthrough” IWU student and faculty work and has been accessed more than 3,000,000 times!
Watch in real time as your efforts are discovered, recognized, and shared by academics and scholars across the world.
study, write, find support, create, be inspired,
What kind of value would you put on this kind of accomplishment,
develop, film, print, research, dream, eat late night
recognition, and influence?
pizza… and BREAK
THROUGH.
digitalcommons.iwu.edu
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DISCOVERING
THE WORLD BEYOND
Will you research, or make a discovery that FOREVER ALTERS 14
the way we understand the world?
research, which has both assured me that the laboratory is where I want to be and that Illinois Wesleyan was the
SCIENCE
“I have been able to conduct significant independent
right choice. The programs are small, which allows time for one-on-one attention and ample access to IWU’s state-of-the-art equipment.”
— Giana Biddle ’18 i w u m a j or s : Biology, Chemistry
Over the last 10 years, our med school acceptance %,* rate for first-time applicants averages
80
nearly double the national average of 41%.** * AMCAS, AACOMAS **mededits.com/medical-school-admissions/statistics
HERE’S A QUESTION: Why are Illinois Wesleyan graduates being admitted into Bryan Worby ’19 presents his research
medical schools and Ph.D. programs at significantly higher
at IWU’s annual John Wesley Powell
rates than the national average?
Research Conference.
We believe the answer lies in our esteemed, world-class faculty and the opportunity for students to collaborate with them in research projects, our
Work alongside and learn from distinguished professors — experts in their
state-of-the-art equipment, and IWU’s academic flexibility.
fields — as you study the patterns and connections among the fundamental
At Illinois Wesleyan, you can choose a major in biology, biochemistry,
forces of nature. Explore the world of marine invertebrates off the coast of
chemistry, environmental studies, physics, neuroscience, psychology,
Florida. Conduct experiments in the Scanning Electronic Microscope Lab.
computer science, or mathematics, and then, go deeper. Pursue your
Observe the universe through our Cassegrain telescope and Charged Coupled
specific interest in genetics, cognitive science, astronomy, engineering,
Device camera in the Mark Evans Observatory. Figure out what makes dogs
or numerous other areas through research and internship opportunities.
tick in our Dog Cognition Lab. The sciences at Illinois Wesleyan offer solid
Where you want to go at Illinois Wesleyan is largely up to you. And,
preparation for anyone interested in becoming a scientist, professor, engineer,
you’ll have unwavering faculty support along the way.
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PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
THE SUPERIOR
WAY TO LAUNCH
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What do the best doctors, dentists, environmentalists, engineers, therapists and veterinarians have in common? While each of these disciplines require specific areas of specialized study, at the core of each is the ability to think critically, problem solve, and communicate effectively — the hallmarks of an IWU education.
factor in our lauded departments of Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Business, Sociology, Economics, Psychology — each chaired and taught by invested, esteemed faculty who provide rigorous training and who want, more than anything else, to see you leave here thoroughly well-versed and equipped for success. Access to caring advisors, top-notch facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, internships, and research opportunities come as part of the Illinois Wesleyan package.
YOU COULDN’T ENGINEER
As you search for a university,
A BETTER START! To make it as a top-notch engineer today you’ll need to develop the intellectual discipline and master the technical skills it takes to stand out. A physics degree from Illinois Wesleyan, because it’s based on fundamental, underlying principles and mathematics, does precisely that — it gives our students the adaptability to lead as new technologies and new opportunities emerge.
IWU physics students THRIVE in today’s post college world. And here’s why. Our physics professors take a vested interest in their students’ INDIVIDUAL GROWTH, our students spend MORE TIME IN THE LAB with access to state-of-the-art equipment, and just plain and simple, they HAVE MORE FUN!
Best of all, as an IWU student, you have choices. If you decide to pursue a career other than engineering, you can change your field without losing credit. This flexibility allows you the chance to chase your curiosity, explore your career options, and decide exactly how you want to break through.
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TITAN PROFILE
Lucy Bullock ’17 i w u m a j or s :
Anthropology, French
[ Lucy graduated in 4 years. ] inter nship: s t u dy a b r oa d : ho m e t o w n :
YWCA
Rennes, France
Libertyville, Illinois
MY BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT “When I got back from France and began studying anthropology again, I realized how privileged I was in my life — that I wanted to do something to help others. I knew I had to be a part of the change.”
CURRENTLY:
“I recently took a job at Cornerstone Advocacy
Project in Minneapolis. What I’m doing in my job isn’t technically anthropology, but my studies at IWU gave me a different perspective on how to interact with people and make me so much better at my job.”
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HOW LUCY GOT STARTED IN SOCIAL JUSTICE “I had met all my general education requirements by the end of my sophomore year, which allowed me to focus on anthropology classes for the next two. Dr. Springwood and Dr. Gearhart Mafazy — both amazing people — opened my eyes about sexism and racism in America — both how it started and how it continues. And I knew I needed to do something. “After graduation, I started an internship at the YWCA for their Stepping Stones project (a sexual assault and rape crisis center). “Awareness of the over-criminalization of African Americans led to my work on expungement. In conjunction with an IWU May Term class, we partnered with several community agencies to form a workshop where people could explore and begin the expungement process. We conceived it, marketed it, and in the end, more than 65 people turned out. Perhaps best of all, the workshop we started is now an ongoing initiative through Prairie State Legal Services.”
Rebecca Gearhart Mafazy, Ph.D., Professor of Anthropology “Lucy dove headfirst into her studies, made strong connections, and learned to use her talents to make a positive difference in the world. When asked to conduct visual ethnographic research, Lucy stretched herself in new ways to share the concerns of friends and neighbors whose voices are not often heard. She collaborated with members of this community to help them represent themselves — the hallmark of good ethnography.” 19
MAKE IT REAL
PICTURE YOURSELF
exploring something you’re curious about.
An idea, sparked by your classwork, so special that you can’t get it out of your head. And then, with close faculty guidance, embarking upon a project — traditional research, a group project, a study abroad experience, or an internship — that sheds light on that idea. 20
EVEN BEFORE GRADUATION Illinois Wesleyan’s breakthrough curriculum allows you to demonstrate what your experiences here have enabled you to accomplish, for yourself and for the world that awaits you. It is both an endpoint, marking the culmination of your IWU years, and a launch point from which you will build as you enter the workforce or attend graduate school. This approach to learning is a powerful way Illinois Wesleyan sets itself apart from similar institutions and prepares you to BREAK THROUGH in the world beyond college.
Then ask yourself this:
What would it be worth to walk into your first post-graduation interview with something real to point to?
An actual “I made THIS happen” outcome?
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“ Our May 2019 graduates accepted professional nursing positions at some of the most prestigious medical centers including Mayo, Vanderbilt, and Duke, and had a 98% NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate, which exceeds state and national averages.”
Victoria Folse ’86, PhD, APN, PMHCNS-BC, LCPC Director and Professor, Illinois Wesleyan School of Nursing Caroline F. Rupert Endowed Chair of Nursing i w u m a j or :
Nursing
FOR 19 YEARS STRAIGHT we’ve had a 100% job placement rate of
our nursing graduates. Think about that for a minute. 19 years — through good economies and bad, 100%.
What’s IWU’s blend of cross-disciplined education and intense hands-on training worth?
THE SCHOOL OF The reason has to do with our dedicated and experienced nursing faculty who offer close, personal attention in state-of-the-art facilities. At IWU, nursing students begin their clinical experience during their sophomore year, have the opportunity to conduct faculty- guided collaborative research, pursue internships, and —
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to the
NEXT LEVEL
unusual for a nursing program — study abroad! The School of Nursing at Illinois Wesleyan prepares exceptional thinkers, compassionate professionals, and leaders for nursing and global health care.
NURSING MAJORS AT IWU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY ABROAD. “ I studied at la Universidad Internacional in Cuernavaca, Mexico, in a language immersion program. Not only did I gain confidence, fluency, and friends, but I also gained a lifetime of cultural experiences.”
Alissa S. Miller ’08, DNP, APN, AGNP-BC Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, University of Chicago Medicine i w u m a j or :
Nursing
m i n or :
Hispanic Studies
MINORS MAKE A MAJOR DIFFERENCE IWU also offers a Spanish language minor specifically for nursing students, giving them the ability to address the health care needs of our country’s growing Hispanic/Latinx population. The six-course minor includes work in
NURSING
language, literature and culture, along with a medical Spanish course.
A note from IWU’s 2019 Distinguished Nursing Alumnus “What I admire most about the nursing school is the fact that my professors took keen interest in my work and my development as a person and as a clinician. I always say that I came to IWU as a naive student and left as a curious scholar and clinician. I strongly believe that it is with curiosity that we grow to become better versions of ourselves.”
Munib Said Mafazy ’02, APRN, FNP-BC, PhD President and founder of Lamu Center of Preventative Health, a non-profit which delivers healthcare to the peoples of coastal Kenya, peer-reviewed author, and Nurse Practitioner in Neurology at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Bloomington, Illinois. i w u m a j or :
Nursing
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ACCOUNTING • BUSINESS • ECONOMICS • FINANCE
Will you manage, or guide your employees to BREAK NEW GROUND?
DISCOVER YOUR Illinois Wesleyan offers majors and programs in business, accounting, marketing, finance, and economics, that rival in range and excellence those at much larger schools. From there, IWU students can GO
DEEPER, choosing
minors and concentrations in entrepreneurship, international economics, Hispanic studies, and human services management, among many others.
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WHAT’S THAT KIND OF FLEXIBILITY WORTH?
SUPERPOWER At Illinois Wesleyan, our goal is to prepare you for your future in business. Choose your focus, study abroad, join a student organization, and let IWU show you why 97% of 2018 graduates are employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation*. While most schools require a fifth year for accounting students, at Illinois Wesleyan, you can be out, flying on your own, earning a great salary in only four. And thanks to our Hart Career Center’s on-campus recruiting program, students can interview with top companies from all over Illinois without ever leaving campus. * First Destination Survey, Illinois Wesleyan, 2018
1 COLLEGE
#
IN ILLINOIS
for jobs
*zippia.com/advice/bestcolleges-for-jobs-in-illinois
“ During your time at IWU, you learn to differentiate yourself and find what makes you distinctive. This skill set is so important in the ‘real world’ as the workplace is competitive and you have to leverage your strengths to add value. IWU is a perfect environment to learn and perfect this skill.”
— Jill Jackson ’04 (left) c u r r e n t ly :
Director, Transaction Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers
i w u m a j or :
Accounting ho m e t o w n : Chebanse, Illinois
ARC Action Research Center
COLLABORATE. FUND. MANAGE. ADAPT.
AND SUCCEED.
There’s an energy here at Illinois Wesleyan. A spirit. It’s about wanting to have an impact. Making a difference. Often it starts in a classroom or over coffee — a spark, ignited by a dedicated professor, caught by a student who then nurtures it, grows it, and brings it to life in our community. Our Action Research Center (ARC) is a unique resource that offers powerful mentorship and a gentle push to grow your idea into a project that makes a lasting difference in the community. Create neighborhood gardens or tool libraries, build bus benches and establish food banks with unsold produce from the local farmer’s market — through Illinois Wesleyan’s Action Research Center, you can literally be the breakthrough you wish to see in the world.
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“It was easy to build relationships. I was able to have some good friendships very quickly, which helped me settle in. I joined a fraternity.
TITAN PROFILE
WHAT DID YOU LIKE ABOUT IWU? I made a lot of friends, and I learned a lot about America.”
WHAT WAS THE VALUE OF IWU FOR YOU? “IWU gave me a set of tools to deal with what came next. I came in as an economics major, but when I took one politics class, I got very interested and convinced my dad I could do a double major. It sounds cliché, but IWU prepared me for the future.”
MY IWU BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT “I was broadcasting even before I found my career in broadcasting! When I joined the BBC, there were a lot of people who had print backgrounds and had no idea about radio. But I actually knew about it because I did shows at IWU on WESN radio with my buddies.”
Junaid Ahmed ’96 r a dio ho s t
& P r od u c e r : The Real Story, BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
s e n ior j o u r n a l i s t : i w u m a j or s :
News Hour, BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
Economics, Political Science [ Junaid graduated in 4 years. ]
inter nships:
World Federalist Movement (NGO) at the United Nations
c o u n t r y of or ig i n :
Bangladesh
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IWU’s IDEA Center is a makerspace, EQUIPPED WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART
RESOURCES. Come and explore our
3D PRINTERS, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, sewing and embroidery machines, and giant touch screen computer/TV. If you’re intrigued by the description of this “space,” SAY HELLO TO YOUR NEW
“BREAKTHROUGH” academic major/minor:
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INVENTORS, DREAMERS, AND PROBLEM-SOLVERS, BRING YOUR
DAYDREAMS TO LIFE
DTE. DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY, AND
Delve into the technical aspects of how things work.
EXPLORE THE WORLD OF 3D DESIGN. Understand form, shape, and functionality as you determine what design elements appeal and why. Dive deep into entrepreneurship and how you can realize your own successful business venture.
If you’re a person who seeks to invent and build the next big thing or just wants to develop the skill set necessary to do something unique and interesting, this degree was created just for you. Faculty from the three distinct disciplines — the School of Art, our science program, and our business program —come together to equip you with the skills needed to refashion the way you think, create, and approach the marketplace. Choose between 3 areas of concentration: product design, technology design, or entrepreneurship, and graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
“What I like most about the DTE program is that it is a perfect middle ground for art and design. I not only get a better understanding of what I can do with my particular set of art and design skills, but I can also build up my entrepreneurial spirit.”
Lizette Toto ’21 (left)
through Illinois Wesleyan’s innovative
ho m e t o w n :
New Orleans, Louisiana
i w u m a j or :
Design, Technology, and Entrepreneurship
[ Lizette is on track to graduate in 4 years. ]
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM.
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Will you recreate, or be the artist who
CREATES AESTHETIC EXPRESSIONS that move and inspire? Close your eyes and picture your next four years. Do they include the opportunities to draw, paint, design, create ceramics, sculpt, photograph or make prints? In the Ames School of Art, the study and pursuit of art comes alive with the whir of a blowtorch, the aroma of inks and paints and the subtle quiet of the Merwin and Wakeley Galleries. Set your creativity free in our blend of cuttingedge studio classrooms, semi-private studios, and modern graphic design computer lab. Our faculty are talented artists in their own right, and with an average class size of 10, their mentorship and guidance is only as far away as your easel.
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THE SC
Push Past the Boundaries of
YOUR CREATIVITY
Emily Chapman ’19 i w u m a j or :
Graphic Design
[ Emily graduated in 4 years. ] inter nships:
COUNTRY Financial, IWU Athletics Marketing Operations
acti v ities:
Kappa Kappa Gamma, Volleyball, Love Your Melon Club
ho m e t o w n :
East Peoria, Illinois
“As an art student, I am truly privileged to work with such genuine professors. Julie Johnson has been an outstanding addition to the School of Art. She truly cares about her students and the success of the program. Julie challenges me in the classroom and supports my dreams outside of it.
www.iwu.edu/art
HOOL OF ART
I know that even after I graduate, I will have her as one of my biggest supporters.”
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www.iwu.edu/music
www.iwu.edu/music/admissions/audition.html
THE SIMPLE TRUTH IS
ILLINOIS WESLEYAN’S
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Will you play, or be the musician who
LAYS BARE YOUR SOUL
in pursuit of rhythmic and melodic expression?
This school has rocked for more than 150 years.
But wait, regardless of your major, if you’re interested in music, we’ve
If you’re ready to plunge headlong into your pursuit of music, and/or
got a way for you to explore and express that interest. Want to play
music education, our prestigious faculty are here for you — fiercely
football and the oboe? Want to major in theatre and take voice lessons?
committed to facilitating “breakthrough” musical training, coaching,
Want to study political science and play in an ensemble? (There’s even the
and mentoring. Offering three degrees (B.M., B.M.E, B.A.) with an array
Jennings Scholarship for that!) Here’s the bottom line: if making music is
of choices to major/minor/or concentrate in, at IWU the vast spectrum
important to you, we’ll help you find a way to celebrate that passion.
of musical possibilities is yours.
“IWU was a wonderful place to explore my talents, hone my craft, and gain the tools I needed to succeed. I landed an internship in music publishing which turned into a full-time position after graduation. The stigma that ‘graduating with an arts degree will leave you unemployed’ is far from the truth.”
Sam Mullooly ’16 Music Editor, Hal Leonard Publishing i w u m a j or :
Music Composition [ Sam graduated in 4 years. ]
ho m e t o w n :
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
“Illinois Wesleyan allowed me to stretch my interests and pursue all I loved. Each year I had the opportunity of performing fully staged operas with orchestra. That time on stage was invaluable! The faculty supported me both academically and as a performer, and I’m truly thankful for the education I received.”
Jacklyn Klimczak ’15 i w u m a j or :
Bachelor of Music – Vocal Performance
[ Jacklyn graduated in 4 years. ] Recent graduate of New York University Steinhardt with a dual degree master’s in vocal performance and pedagogy ho m e t o w n :
Des Plaines, Illinois
“At Illinois Wesleyan, I was able to establish meaningful relationships with incredible professors who inspired me to be my very best every day. Their immense knowledge, and passion are what defined my experience at IWU, and it is why I felt confident to start my career as a music educator.”
Andrew Seidel ’15 Instrumental Music Education, Neuqua Valley High School i w u m a j or :
Music Education [ Andrew graduated in 4 years. ]
ho m e t o w n :
Flossmoor, Illinois
www.iwu.edu/theatre
www.iwu.edu/theatre/auditions-admissions.html
THE SCHOOL OF PERFORM. DESIGN. CREATE.
STAND OUT. At Illinois Wesleyan’s School of Theatre Arts, you’ll hone your innate talents, develop and sharpen important new ones, all the while nurturing the qualities that make you entirely unique and memorable.
This “alchemy” happens through individual attention from expert faculty, IWU’s broad interdisciplinary education, and our undergraduate-only focus which allows for plentiful opportunities to practice, perform and “push past.” As an IWU theatre arts student, you’ll be joining the ranks of some of the most successful, well-respected show business professionals working in entertainment today — including Academy Award ® and Tony ® nominees, Broadway performers, producers, as well as countless designers, directors, choreographers, and playwrights making their livings as artists every day.
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THEATRE ARTS “ I WU provides an essential, diversified theatrical training with so many hands-on opportunities. By the time I graduated, I had the tools and confidence to enter the professional world. I was so well-prepared; my internship offered me a job and my Equity card right after graduation!”
Brian Bogin ’99 i w u m a j or :
Theatre Design and Technology
b r oa dway a n d n at io n a l t o u r s :
War Horse, Elf, Wicked,
Spamalot, The Phantom of the Opera, Urinetown, Chicago
“ My time in the Illinois Wesleyan theatre department was just like spending time with my family. They pushed me. I pushed them back. And I’m better for it.”
Richard Jenkins ’69 i w u m a j or :
Drama
a s a n a c t or :
No.
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Oscar® nominee for The Shape of Water
and The Visitor, Emmy® winner for Olive Kitteridge, Golden Globe nominee for The Shape of Water,
Music Theatre Program in the U.S. No. 15 in Design and Technology OnStage Blog, 2018
known for Six Feet Under, Jack Reacher, Step Brothers
TITAN PROFILE
THE VALUE OF MY IWU DEGREE “The level of professionalism expected by my professors was set very high and that standard (and more) has become what I expect to give to any music theatre experience.”
Bryonha Parham ’07
AN IWU BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT
i w u m a j or :
went to my theatre professors and said, I want to do mine on African American
Music Theatre [ Bryonha graduated in 4 years. ]
b r o a dway p e r f or m e r :
Prince of Broadway, After Midnight,
Porgy and Bess, The Book of Mormon, Ragtime n at io n a l t o u r : t e l e v i s io n :
Falsettos
The Spongebob Musical: Live on Stage,
Nickelodean, 2019 ho m e t o w n :
Kansas City, Missouri
HOW THE VARIED CURRICULUM HELPED “Even though we had this intensive theatre school
plays and musicals. They put together this lesson plan. We met twice a week for eight weeks, and discussed different plays. It was amazing! I learned I had the power, I had the control. And I was so grateful because it put me into this independent thinking mindset. And now, that’s something I practice in real life.”
WHAT I LOVED ABOUT IWU “I loved that the school was small.
‘incubator experience,’ any time you are required to
It was like family. I wanted
take classes outside your major, that’s only going to
something closer to home, that felt
help. When I do master classes, I tell students you have to balance out theatre with what you do with your life. You want to be well-rounded, and understand what’s happening in the world.”
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“At the beginning of my senior year, we had to do an independent study project. I
Images above courtesy of Murphy Made Photography and Playbill.
familiar. Illinois Wesleyan was perfect for me in that way.”
www.iwu.edu/diversity
BREAKING THROUGH TO
INCLUSIVITY
It’s pretty simple. The values of respect, inclusivity, and equality are important to us — so important that they are a focused part of our mission, academic experience and culture. If you are a champion for strong, welcoming and inclusive community — a supportive environment that promotes understanding and appreciation for social justice, diversity, and intercultural engagement, Illinois Wesleyan is the place for you. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing an inclusive classroom and out-of-class experience for all students to strengthen knowledge across perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Understanding individual identity (race/ethnicity, nationality, gender, first-generation college students, sexual orientation/gender identity, spirituality, ability, and the intersectionality of privilege) is critical to a robust mentoring and learning experience. Here, you will engage in educational opportunities and discussions about diversity and social justice, and hone your knowledge and skills related to communication, leadership and global citizenship. We understand that engagement with diversity inside and outside of the classroom will help prepare you for your life in a global society and are proud that diversity in all its forms is at the very core of the Illinois Wesleyan education.
SOME OF THE DIVERSE ASSOCIATIONS AT IWU African Students Association Black Student Union (BSU) Chinese Culture and Communication Club Council of Inclusion and Awareness Cross Cultural Connections International Society IWU Interfaith Japanese Language and Culture Club
Jewish Student Association Korean Culture Club Men of Color Muslim Student Association Pride Alliance South Asian Student Association Spanish and Latino Student Association Women of Color 39
A CAMPUS
COMMUNITY that comes alive WE KNOW LEARNING ISN’T RESTRICTED TO
But let’s face it. There’s a lot more to the college experience
the classroom at Illinois Wesleyan. With classmates
than studying. Especially here. In fact, there’s something
from across the nation, around the globe, and
going on all the time. And you’ll be in great company with
from every socioeconomic background, it happens
the lifelong friends you’ll make along the way.
everywhere — on the quad, in your residence hall, and over a cup of coffee. At Illinois Wesleyan, smart, inquisitive, and interesting people are everywhere,
You’ll understand why 91%* of first-year students choose to come back to IWU for their second year.
so wherever you gather, the potential exists to
More than 150 diverse student clubs, organizations, teams,
learn, discuss, and share.
and groups make this place buzz with opportunities to connect, learn, grow, serve, and have fun.
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This place thrives on that.
* College Scorecard U.S. Dept. of Ed, 2019
Kaitlyn O’Brien ’19
hometown:
Glenview, Illinois
“ W hat I love about IWU is the community feel. I think it’s really special to be able to go away to school and feel like you’re a part of a second family.”
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ranked th in the nation for best colleges for Esports and gaming. — valuegamers.com, 2018
BREAKING THROUGH IN ESPORTS Remember when your well-meaning parents begged you
to stop playing video games? Turns out, you were just ahead of the curve. The fast emerging world of competitive esports has come to Illinois Wesleyan! Compete with our nationally ranked program in games such as League of Legends, Rocket League, Fortnite, Hearthstone, Overwatch and Super Smash Bros.! Train in our state-of-the-art facility which has been ranked as one of the best places for gaming and esports in the United States. Wherever you fall on the leaderboard, we’ve got opportunities for you ranging from Varsity, Academy, JV all the way to student employment! If your love of video games is more casual, don’t despair. Our Esports Club offers a supportive and diverse environment for you to network, grow, play, and have fun! All trademarks not owned by IWU that appear in this brochure are the property of their respective owners; and this brochure is neither endorsed by, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with the respective owners of said trademarks.
150+
STUDENT ORGANIZ ATIONS,
including 9 social sororities and fraternities, student government, campus media (Argus, WESN radio), cultural, and faith based groups AND MORE
22 Varsity SPORTS TEAMS, plus intramural leagues and clubs
20 CAMPUS LIVING OPTIONS RESIDENCE HALLS
INCLUDING
GREEK HOUSES and
STUDENT APARTMENTS
200+
CONCERTS
COMEDY ACTS
FAIRS
Weekend +
LATE NIGHT PROGRAMS
The DUGOUT
food court
The Coffee Shoppe
Tommy’s Grill plus the
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BERTHOLF
Dining Commons
4 CAMPUS dining options
ATHLETICS
Will you compete, or challenge yourself to BREAK THROUGH to your own personal best?
TO BE A CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING competitor in NCAA Division III while also being an academic powerhouse takes stamina, courage, and balance. But that’s how Illinois Wesleyan has defined itself for decades, and it’s a commitment we stand behind. First and foremost, every IWU student athlete will receive an outstanding education. Last year at IWU: • 7 teams won or shared the conference championship or tournament title • 13 teams advanced to NCAA tournaments • 1 more Titan joined the growing roster of Academic All-Americans, bringing our total to 129 — which places us within the top 25 of all NCAA colleges nationally If you’ve got what it takes to compete here, our coaches want to meet you. If you’re a sport enthusiast who loves recreational sports, we’ve got intramural leagues galore. Enjoy staying fit and strong? Work out in our state-of-the-art fitness center. And if cheering from the sidelines is your thing, you’ll be in great company as the Titans repeatedly demonstrate their winning spirit.
BREAKTHROUGH FACILITIES Few colleges anywhere can boast the recreational facilities available for all IWU students, including the Shirk Center — our 155,355 square-foot multi-purpose athletics facility — Tucci Stadium, and the Fort Natatorium. 44
Queen Igomu ’19 “At Illinois Wesleyan you become part of a small community and form powerful connections with professors who help you all the way through. They encouraged me to do research, which isn’t a common thing among undergrad institutions.” i w u m a j or :
Biochemistry- Pre-Med
[ Queen g raduated i n 4 yea rs ] t e a m s p or t s : ho m e t o w n :
Women’s Track and Field
Lagos, Nigeria
C urrently : Post baccalaureate intern at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine
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THERE ARE AT LEAST TWO REASONS so many Illinois Wesleyan students study abroad during their four years here, and they’re pretty simple. We believe so deeply in its value, and we do everything we can to make it
POSSIBLE FOR EVERY STUDENT!
We know that when students experience other cultures, doors open to a self-realization of what it means to be a global citizen. We even embedded it as a principle within our Mission Statement. [ www.iwu.edu/about/mission.html ]
Choose between hundreds of study abroad options in more than 70 countries, spanning 6 continents. Take advantage of our prestigious partnership with Pembroke College at Oxford University, or opportunities in London, Madrid, Tokyo, Morocco, Hong Kong, Athens, and places off the map. Here, the world is yours. And with our 4 – 4 – 1 schedule with optional May Term, you can choose the depth and breadth of your study abroad experience.
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STUDY THE WORLD
ABROAD IS YOUR CAMPUS SET YOUR SIGHTS ON ASIA Experience Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, and beyond. Illinois Wesleyan University is among a handful of elite institutions who, through generous support by the Freeman Foundation, offer life-changing, fully-funded summer internship opportunities throughout Asia. Funding support includes: • Airfare • Housing • Living allowance • All internship placement and visa costs
Making It Possible for All At Illinois Wesleyan, we created a tuition policy which allows our students to apply their IWU scholarship and need-based assistance toward the cost of studying abroad. This means virtually any student who attends Illinois Wesleyan can afford to study abroad.
www.iwu.edu/studyabroad
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TITAN PROFILE
Brock Taylor ’18 i w u m a j or :
Biology
ho m e t o w n :
Mattoon, Illinois
con ducted:
ecological research in Costa Rica
inter ned:
at the International Rice Research
Institute (IRRI), Philippines crush ed:
the MCAT exam on his first try
[ Brock graduated in 4 years. ]
AN IWU BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT: “I was able to shadow a local oncologist during my first year which propelled me on a journey toward medical school. There is no doubt that I attended the perfect university for my undergraduate education.”
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what make s IWU unique: “I am so appreciative of all of the opportunities that Illinois Wesleyan provided for me. I was able to be involved in a diverse activities including research, music, student government, and peer mentoring, as well as feel a part of the Bloomington-Normal community through volunteer work.”
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LANDED ACCEPTANCES FROM TOP MED SCHOOLS before graduation.
CURRENTLY: “I’m very excited to be attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine! I’ll have the opportunity to have clinical rotations at OSF and Unity Point which are two of the best hospitals in the state.”
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“ My IWU education, where I majored in English, yet took classes in the natural sciences, humanities, and fine arts, provided the foundation for the persuasive communicator, critical thinker, and creative collaborator I am today. Each of these skills has proven invaluable in my success in the everchanging and competitive fields of technology and information services.”
Dirk Behrends ’87, Senior Sales Executive,
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“An Illinois Wesleyan education gives you confidence. Because you have this broad background, you’re not pigeonholed in one specific area.”
Bob Page ’79 c u r r e n t ly : President and Chief Executive Officer of The University of
Kansas Health System i w u m a j or : Accounting
There’s something special about an Illinois Wesleyan graduate. We hear it from top employers every single day. And here’s why: Every major and professional program at Illinois Wesleyan is grounded in a variety of academic subjects. What does this actually mean? Our nursing students might quote Shakespeare. Our pre-med majors might talk philosophy. And our music majors probably have a firm grasp on political science. That secondary focus is up to you, but in an ever-changing world,
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ON MENTORSHIP “ I think women scientists are the greatest thing in the world. Dr. Jaeckle said, look, here are all these wonderful women role models in science. And they had children and still work in the profession. Then, there were the women I met during my week at the Smithsonian. That’s something that’s really important to me. Dr. Jaeckle picked up on that right away.”
A BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT “The other day I approached Dr. Jaeckle with
“We would throw out a fine mesh net into the Gulf Stream
a slide and said, ‘Look! There’s a vacuole, it’s
and haul it in to collect samples — invertebrate larvae.
fluorescent!’ And he said, ‘Jamie Blumberg,
Back at the lab, I worked on the question: do these little
you are the only one in the world right
organisms ingest viruses?”
now who knows that this multicellular organism ingests viruses.’ That’s something I just learned that I can share with the rest of the world.”
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MY INTERNSHIP
TITAN PROFILE
Jamie Blumberg ’19 i w u m a j or :
Biology [ Jamie graduated in 4 years. ]
Transferred from University of Alabama as 2nd year IWU student inter nships:
Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, Florida
s t u dy a b r o a d : ho m e t o w n :
United Kingdom
Bloomington, Illinois
WHAT MAKES IWU SPECIAL? “These classes are small and you have such great relationships with
“ W hen I first met Jamie, I was immediately struck by her passion
professors. I walked in to Dr. Jaeckle’s class and almost immediately
for learning and curiosity about the natural world. As a student in
he asked me what I wanted to do. When I said, ‘Oh, I’m interested in
my Experimental Biology course, she revealed both an interest in
viruses,’ he instantly said, ‘Oh, I have research for you.’ I had been on
and aptitude for research, and I encouraged her to consider
campus one day!”
completing an independent research project. We eventually devised a research topic that combined her interest in microbiology and my interest in invertebrate animals. I am pleased by Jamie’s ownership of this project; this is her research, not mine.”
— William Jaeckle, Ph.D. Professor of Biology
Images courtesy of Will Jaeckle, Jamie Blumberg, and Karen Osborn.
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IT’S IN THE W E K NOW
NUMBERS
we aren’t the least expensive school you’ll consider. And, while we also know
THERE’S MORE TO CHOOSING
THE RIGHT SCHOOL than meets the eye, we are CON FIDENT that the outcomes of an IWU degree PAY DIVIDENDS far surpassing the investment. CONSIDER THIS: No.
1 small school in Illinois
WITH THE
HIGHEST EARNING GRADUATES* * College Scorecard U.S. Dept. of Ed, www.thrillist.com, 2018
92% of IWU grads earn their degree in 4 years, and our 6 year graduation rate is 80%** (33% above the national average). When you factor in a possible 5th (or even 6th) year at a “less expensive” school, we’re a bargain. Plus, the sooner you graduate, the sooner you begin earning a salary.
And about that… Illinois Wesleyan graduates not only complete their degrees sooner, they make more money. The national average salary 10 years after graduation is $34,100. Private competitor schools in Illinois are typically in the upper $40,000’s to lower $50,000’s. Illinois Wesleyan University’s average is $59,100.** **College Scorecard U.S. Dept. of Ed, 2019
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LET’S TALK ABOUT DEBT.
Even though our sticker
price may be higher than some, when you look at average federal
AND WHEN YOU ADD ALL THIS UP
and consider that
our first-year to sophomore retention rates are some of the highest in the
debt upon graduation, most of our private competitors are around
nation, you know that not only is the investment wise, students who come
$27,000 with a $287/month repayment.** So are we. Which means
here absolutely love their choice.
there’s a great chance you’ll make more income and have the same amount to pay back when you graduate as you would have if you’d chosen a school with a cheaper price tag.
THINKING OF GRADUATE SCHOOL?
We’ve got you
covered there too. Our acceptance rates tower over national averages, including our students pursuing careers in medicine, whose acceptance rates into medical school have averaged 80%*** over the past 10 years. ***AMCAS, AACOMAS
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THE CLASS OF 2019
OFF AND RUNNING: • Accenture • Advocate Health Care • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago • Aon • Bigfork Summer Playhouse • Capgemini • Caterpillar • Compass Lexecon • COUNTRY Financial • Coyote Logistics • Dell • Deloitte • Enterprise • Epic • Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago • Fulbright Scholar Program
• Groupon • Illinois General Assembly • J.P. Morgan • Marsh USA LLC • Merrill Lynch • Mindshare • NorthShore University Health System • Northwestern Memorial Hospital • Peace Corps • Pricewaterhouse Coopers • Schaumburg School District 54 • State Farm Insurance • Walt Disney • Wintrust • Zurich North America
And some of their graduate programs: • Augusta University • Berklee College of Music • California Institute of the Arts • Duke University • Georgia State University • Northwestern University • Rush University • University of Alberta • University of Oxford • University of Wisconsin Madison • Vanderbilt University • Washington University in St. Louis • Yale University 56
get a jump
Here are some of their employers:
on your career and STICK “I had a really great experience at Illinois Wesleyan. During my junior year I did an internship at Deloitte, and then one at RSM Consulting. I had offers from both (and others), but I liked Deloitte, so I accepted their offer after graduation. “I used the resources at the Hart Career Center a lot. I needed a resumé during my sophomore year and I also practiced and learned how to interview. IWU students have access to resources like those whenever they want!”
Priscilla Palma ’17 c u r r e n t ly :
Senior Internal Auditor IDEX Corporation
i w u m a j or :
Accounting [ Priscilla graduated in 4 years. ]
inter nships: ho m e t o w n :
Deloitte, RSM Consulting
Northlake, Illinois [ Priscilla is a first-generation college student. ]
THE HART CAREER CENTER (HCC) hosts approximately 40 on-campus
interviews each year with top companies who come to recruit IWU seniors!
When it comes to helping our graduates begin careers at some of the nation’s best companies, firms, and organizations — often before graduation — almost no one does it better than Illinois Wesleyan.
THE LANDING
By now you might have heard that 97% of our 2018 graduates are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation* — a rate that far exceeds national averages — but did you know IWU was also ranked the No. 1 small school in Illinois for highest earning graduates in the state?**
With its dedicated staff and vast array of resources, the HCC is here to help you create breakthrough resumés, select impactful internships, hone your job search skills, and guide you through the graduate school application process. * First Destination Survey, Illinois Wesleyan, 2018 ** College Scorecard U.S. Dept. of Ed, Zippia, 2018
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN OPPORTUNITY GET YOUR FEET WET with one of HCC’s flagship programs, the annual Career Immersion Excursion. You’ll travel with IWU classmates to a major American city, meet industry executives, network with engaged and connected IWU alumni, and clarify your career goals. It’s a fun, week-long opportunity to experience the professional world you’ll be entering after graduation. 57
no.
10 TOP COLLEGE TOWN
(Business Insider, 2018)
R ATED
1 OF THE BEST COLLEGES
no.
1 Top Cities for Recent College Graduates
no.
3 Best College Towns in IL for 2019
top
5 Best College Towns of 2018
top
10 Most Livable Small Cities in the U.S.
top
50 College towns with best music scenes
FOR UNDERGRADS TO EARN THEIR COLLEGE DEGREE ( The Princeton Review, 2019 )
TOP
100 IN KIPLINGER’S BEST COLLEGE VALUES
( Kiplinger’s College Rankings Report, 2019 )
TOP
25 OF COLLEGE RAPTOR’S
TOP COLLEGES IN THE MIDWEST
( collegeraptor.com, 2018 )
NO.
1 SMALL SCHOOL IN ILLINOIS FOR
HIGHEST EARNING GRADUATES
(College Scorecard U.S. Dept. of Ed, www.thrillist.com , 2018 )
Images this page courtesy of Bloomington Normal Advantage. Right: L. Frank Baum’s niece, Dorothy, died young. In a story he wrote to comfort his wife, Dorothy is transported to the magical land of Oz. Baum altered her last name (from “Gage” to “Gale”) and placed her in Kansas, but Dorothy was from Bloomington, where she is forever memorialized in Evergreen Cemetery.
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BLOOMINGTON – NORMAL
the place to be CLOSE YOUR LAPTOP, JUMP on a CAMPUS BIKE, and fly down CONSTITUTION TR AIL. Stroll the weekly farmers’ market. DA NCE. Play. Dine. Sing. Worship. MINGLE WITH FOLKS from the big state school up the street. There are a hundred reasons Bloomington-Normal was ranked among the TOP
5 BEST SM A LL COLLEGE TOWNS,* oh, and
CHICAGO is a quick train ride away.
Illinois Wesleyan is conveniently located just two-and-a-half hours from Chicago and three from St. Louis.
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MAJORS | MINORS | PROGRAMS | CONCENTRATIONS Accounting Advocacy ⓦ • Law • Non-profit Management • Public Administration American Culture Studies ⓦ • African-American Studies • Latinx Studies • Native-American Studies Anthropology ⓦ Art, BA ⓦ • Graphic Design ⓦ • Studio Art ⓦ Art, BFA • Graphic Design ⓦ • 2D Studio Art ⓦ • 3D Studio Art ⓦ Art History ⓦ Arts Management ⓦ Biochemistry ⓦ Biology ⓦ Business ⓦ • Hispanic Studies for Business Majors ⓦ • Human Services Management ⓦ
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