Since its inception, IW has been a cultural and academic leader in the region.
When you walk the halls of IW, you discover a long tradition of small classes where YOU matter.
Based on merit and need, IW’s financial aid process is ranked as one of the best in Iowa in student debt ratio.
IW offers 12 competitive athletic programs, 16+ intramural sports, and student organizations, as well as several musical ensembles.
Small, safe, friendly community in SE Iowa, enriched with students from 30 countries and 25 states.
James Van Allen, physicist who made the first major scientific discovery of the early space age, that radiation belts surround the Earth.
Dr. Peggy Whitson ’81, two time Commander of the International Space Station holds the record for most time in space. She also holds the record for most spacewalks conducted by a female astronaut.
Lisa Naftzger-Kang has served in a variety of roles for the 22nd Air Force. On July 1, 2013, Lisa was promoted to Brigadier General.
Arabella (Belle) Babb Mansfield graduated from Iowa Wesleyan University in 1866. The following year she began studying law with her brother at his law office in Mount Pleasant.
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: November 8, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University distinguished Professor of Biology and alumna Dolores Graf Poulter Wilson ‘63 announced an unrestricted gift of $500,000 to her alma mater. “All we must do is seek God’s guidance daily, and He will lead us to an even better future,” said Poulter Wilson. The beloved…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: November 12, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University rang the campus bell as a part of the Bells of Peace to signify the 100 year anniversary and the end of World War I. Bells were rung throughout the United States and the world to honor the troops. Names of those who served and those…
Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce its new Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (MECI) program. Future educators will now be able to complete their undergraduate and graduate programs at Iowa Wesleyan University.”We are very excited to be rolling out the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program in January 2019,” said…
November 1, 2018 I want to provide an update on the Iowa Wesleyan University’s Board of Trustees special session today. It was a tremendously difficult meeting as we reviewed the financial projections of the university. As you may know, small liberal arts colleges and universities across the country continue to face significant financial challenges. Iowa…
Louisville, Kentucky – November 1, 2018 – The Iowa Wesleyan men’s soccer team upset the number one team in the conference for the second time this season. With a 2-1 victory over Spalding, the Tigers historic season continues as they become the first team at Iowa Wesleyan to compete in the championship match of the…
Iowa Wesleyan University Announces $1 Million Gift Mount Pleasant, Iowa: October 8, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University is the recipient of a $1 million dollar gift from Linda Juckette, owner of Pleasant Manor in Mount Pleasant. Juckette, who took over operations of Pleasant Manor from her husband Tom, worked with Mount Pleasant city officials to…
MOUNT PLEASANT — Sierra Howardson just wants to run. Howardson spent her freshman year of high school in Tennessee. She moved to Fort Madison for her sophomore through senior years, where she lived with her legal guardian, her aunt Ashley. Even when she moved to Danville for her senior year at Fort Madison High School,…
Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce our Dean’s List for the summer 2018 semester. Students exemplifying academic excellence represent the United States and multiple countries. Criteria to be a part of the Dean’s List include degree-seeking students taking 12 or more hours per semester with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. “Obtaining a higher…
The U.S. News and World Report released its 2019 Best Colleges Rankings. Iowa Wesleyan University is listed among the top institutions in the Midwest in three categories. Iowa Wesleyan ranked #1 in Iowa for Ethnic Diversity and 5th as a Regional Midwest College with 47% of IW’s campus represented. IW is the first university in the…
Overall enrollment for Iowa Wesleyan University shows sustained growth for a fourth consecutive year. Iowa Wesleyan’s enrollment increased by 6% from the 2017-18 academic year because of a comprehensive enrollment strategy and the highest retention rates in more than a decade. “It’s encouraging to see that Iowa Wesleyan continues to be an attractive option to…
Iowa Wesleyan University continues to have a global impact in education by launching a comprehensive badging program that represents certification for teachers in early childhood education in India. The UNICEF website defines early childhood as the period from conception through eight years of age. Per the 2011 census in India, children in the age group…
On Monday, June 18th, at 11:00 am, Iowa Wesleyan University will host an official signing ceremony to launch a critical new program for Southeast Iowa. The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program will commence in the Fall Semester with full expectation for the program to have concentration opportunities in these critical shortage areas of mental…
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