Since it’s 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 and 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.
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…
Iowa Wesleyan University became the first university in Iowa to receive a membership to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). Iowa Wesleyan has 12% Latino enrollment which meets the criteria of Associate Member Institution (AMI) HACU membership. “Iowa Wesleyan has long been an institution of diversity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in being…
Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce our Dean’s List for the spring 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…
Harlan-Lincoln House Volunteer Fair The Harlan-Lincoln House at Iowa Wesleyan University will host a volunteer fair on June 7th, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Those that have a love of history and research are invited to attend to continue the deep exploration into the rich history available to Southeast Iowa. “Volunteers are the…
05 May 2018 – The Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants (IACPA) awarded graduating senior Michael Soukup the “Outstanding Accounting Student Award” for Iowa Wesleyan University. Soukup is a May 2018 graduate with a BS in Business Administration – Accounting Major Concentration. He plans to continue his accounting studies and sit for the CPA Examination. …
Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce that alumni of Iowa Wesleyan University’s education department represented 19% of the nominees at the annual 2018 Newspaper in Education Teacher of the Year awards held in Burlington, Iowa on April 27, 2018. Nominees from the Burlington School District include Teresa Heitmeier, Stacy Heckenber, Sky Polson, and Tracy…
Iowa Wesleyan University presents its May Commencement honoring graduates on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 1:30 pm in Howe Student Activity Center in Ruble Arena. The University Baccalaureate will also be held earlier in the day at 10:30 am in University Chapel. On Friday, May 4, the Senior Art Exhibit will be on display in…
At the Round Earth’s Imagined Corners Over 60 voices will be raised in the presentation of Iowa Wesleyan’s Spring Concert At the Round Earth’s Imagined Corners. The Iowa Wesleyan University Choir, Primae Voces and The Mount Pleasant Chorale will perform on Sunday, April 29, in University Chapel. The performance begins at 7 pm. The performance…
Iowa Wesleyan University held its annual Awards Day featuring academic and student leadership and service recognitions. The university recognized students for exemplary achievement in their majors, their leadership on campus and their involvement in the community. The awards ceremony also included the announcement of the most prestigious student award given annually, the President’s Award.
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: April 17, 2018 – The Clifford and Maxine Manning Annual Speaker Series brings a distinguished speaker in religion to Iowa Wesleyan University each year. The 2018 Manning Lecture: “Eco-Librium: A new Stewardship of Creation” will commence Sunday, April 22nd at 1:30 pm in University Chapel on Iowa Wesleyan University’s campus. Keynote speaker,…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: April 6, 2018 – SHAPE America–Society of Health and Physical Educators honored Iowa Wesleyan University student, Ariel Smale, as a Major of the Year. This award was presented during the organization’s 133rd National Convention & Expo, March 20-24, in Nashville, TN. The award celebrates outstanding undergraduate students in the health, physical education,…
Krysta Harden, former deputy secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture to speak Mount Pleasant, Iowa: March 30, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce the Belle Babb Mansfield Symposium set for Thursday, April 12, 2018 in the Howe Student Activity Center Social Hall on Iowa Wesleyan University campus. Arabella (Belle) Babb Mansfield was the…
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