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…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: June 19, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University’s Online Programs received a top ten ranking from The Best Schools (TBS) as a Best Online College in Iowa for 2018. This ranking is timely as the Adult and Graduate Studies (AGS) department has added new online undergraduate programs in Social Work and graduate programs…
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…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: March 28, 2018 – When Paul Dennison and Tom Vilsack approached Steve Titus, President of Iowa Wesleyan University, about hosting a radiothon to raise $1 million for IW in 40 hours, President Titus quickly accepted the challenge. “Partnerships are key to any organization’s success,” said Steve Titus, President of Iowa Wesleyan. “The…
On Saturday, March 24th at Noon, Jake McVey will hold a benefit concert in Ruble Arena as part of Iowa Wesleyan’s Retro Radiothon. The concert is open to the public with a free will donation at the door. McVey, a native of Southeast Iowa, was happy to help support Iowa Wesleyan as he recognizes the…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: March 12, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Heaton as its new vice president for university advancement. Heaton is currently the managing director of the Great Plains Regional Office of UNICEF USA. “Mike will bring great energy and steady leadership to our university advancement team…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: March 1, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University is gearing up for a 40th Anniversary RadioThon in partnership with Mount Pleasant radio station KILJ for a 40 hour live broadcast event March 23-25, 2018. “KILJ is honored to sponsor this event and help promote and support one of Iowa’s best kept secrets,” said…
Pep Stop to Donate 1 Cent per Gallon from Branded Pumps Mount Pleasant, Iowa: February 27, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University, Mount Pleasant Community High School and Mount Pleasant Pep Stop is pleased to announce a unique community partnership. In efforts to support the continued success of our local schools, Pep Stop has dedicated two…
The Iowa Wesleyan University Chadwick Library in partnership with The Mount Pleasant Public Library will host a panel discussion on Ken Burns & Lynn Novick’s Vietnam War screening on Tuesday, February 27, at 7 pm in the International Room of the Chadwick Library. A panel discussion about the documentary featuring Iowan and Former Ambassador to…
Dr. Peggy Whitson ’81, renowned record-breaking NASA astronaut returned to Iowa Wesleyan University, her alma mater, for the 176th birthday of the University. Dr. Whitson was the featured keynote speaker for Founders Day, addressing a standing room only crowd at the University Chapel on February 14. Before taking the stage, Dr. Whitson was presented the…
Signs with Loop Abroad International Study Program Iowa Wesleyan University signed a letter of intent to be a school of record for Loop Abroad, an international study program for U.S. students. The program focuses on pre-veterinary experiences for exotic animals in Thailand, Australia, and South Africa and will allow our biology students at IW to…
Iowa Wesleyan University Celebrates with Community Mount Pleasant, Iowa: February 16, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University will celebrate a grand Re-Opening of the Harlan-Lincoln House Friday, February 23rd, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Iowa Wesleyan’s campus. The evening will include a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance set…
Iowa Wesleyan University contributes a $55.1 million annual economic impact in Southeast Iowa, according to a new study recently completed by Hanover Research of Arlington, Virginia. The new study details the immense impact IW makes on the region in many ways including: delivering educational programming that impacts the community and region as suppliers of a…
Jazz in the Fight for Civil Rights Performance Set for Iowa Wesleyan University Mount Pleasant, Iowa: January 23, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University welcomes the live performance and presentation of Jazz in the Fight for Civil Rights featuring Dr. Damani Phillips, Michael Jarvey, Blake Shaw and Jim Dreier. During the Civil Rights movement, many musicians…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: January 24, 2018 – In celebration of Iowa Wesleyan University’s 176th anniversary of its founding, the University welcomes home alumna Dr. Peggy Whitson ’81, NASA’s record-setting astronaut, who completed a career total of 665 days in space, more than any U.S. astronaut in history. Whitson will be the keynote speaker for the…
Iowa Wesleyan University Keeping College Affordable for Iowa Residents Mount Pleasant, Iowa: January 19, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University, a leader in quality, affordable higher education is pleased to announce that all Iowa high school residents may now apply to Iowa Wesleyan and receive 20% off of their tuition and free housing, a $39,600 scholarship…
English as Second Language Launched Mount Pleasant, Iowa: January 18, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University, a leader in quality, affordable higher education is pleased to announce that students from across the world are choosing Iowa Wesleyan as their choice of study abroad. Nearly 30 countries are represented on the University’s campus. U.S. News and World…
The Iowa Wesleyan University Chadwick Library in partnership with The Mount Pleasant Public Library will feature Ken Burns & Lynn Novick’s Vietnam War. The two libraries will host showings of the documentary for five weeks each Sunday and Monday – January 28-29; February 4-5; February 11-12; February 18-19; and February 25-26 on Iowa Wesleyan’s campus…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: January 11, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University welcomes artist David Fleming from Fairfield as our featured artist in the P.E.O Building Art Gallery from January 29 to March 23, 2018. An artist reception will be held February 21 at 12:10 pm in the Art Gallery for a meet and greet with the…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: January 9, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University online programs has once again claimed a spot as a 2018 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News and World Report. The University ranked as one of the top 340 online bachelor’s programs across the nation. According to the report, Iowa Wesleyan is one of…
Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce our Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 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 education…
Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) is pleased to announce Lessons and Carols featuring “Gloria” by Vivaldi to celebrate the Christmas season. Lessons and Carols is a unique offering at IW that involves scripture reading and music accompaniment. This service is open to the public with donations benefiting Iowa Wesleyan Music Department. Lessons and Carols is December…
The human services field seeks to meet human needs and improve quality of life, focusing on both preventing and relieving social problems, from substance abuse to homelessness to poverty. Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce that it is ranked 24th in the nation according to AffordableColleges.com for its Human Services degree. Contributing to Wesleyan’s…
Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce that songwriting duo The Society of Broken Souls Dennis James and Lauryn Shapter will perform on October 7, 2017 from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm in University Chapel, 601 N. Main Street, Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Performing their own brand of American Roots Music, James and Shapter write unflinching…
The Rankings from US News & World Report has listed Iowa Wesleyan among the top Regional College in the Midwest at #60. In the Best College in Iowa category, IW is ranked 14th in the state out of 35 colleges and universities. While some universities are reporting declines in international enrollment, Iowa Wesleyan ranks 4th…
Iowa Wesleyan University is a prime example of the definition of momentum as enrollment numbers surge for a third consecutive year. In 2015, Iowa Wesleyan achieved a record setting 51% increase for enrolled new students, followed in 2016 by an increase of 71% over the 2015 numbers. Yet in 2017, the new student enrollment surge…
Continuing support of Houston Strong, Iowa Wesleyan University Nursing Students are conducting a Diaper Drive for Houston families on Friday, Sept. 8 from 2pm-8pm at the Fort Madison Hy-Vee. Beginning at 10 am on Sept 9th, the Hy-Vee Drug Store on the square in Mount Pleasant will gather donations until 8 pm. The Mount Pleasant…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: August 18, 2017 − Step Afrika! a professional percussive dance company will perform on stage in Iowa Wesleyan University’s Chapel on September 14th at 8 pm. Percussive dance uses a dancer’s entire body as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and handclaps. The performance…
MOUNT PLEASANT — A new season, a new attitude, a new opportunity. That is the approach the Iowa Wesleyan University football team is taking to this season. Coming off a 3-7 season, the Tigers have a newfound team chemistry. Thanks in large part to a senior group hungry to win and a freshman class bent…
The Iowa Wesleyan University Athletic Department has developed a five–year strategic vision for Tiger Athletics. “Committing to Excellence” will aggressively advance the University’s NCAA DIII intercollegiate athletics program in the three key areas of growth and competitiveness; visibility and loyalty; and facilities and equipment. This vision is designed to positively impact the student-athlete experience, firmly…
Iowa Wesleyan University continues to provide access to affordable education to the students we serve Ranked in the top 250 private schools across the nation at 110, Iowa Wesleyan holistically promotes the success of our students during and after their university experience. The Student Loan Report analyzed thousands of schools in the United States and…
Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce selection by Affordablecolleges.com as a top 25 school for the Human Services program. Criteria to be selected include financial aid, student success rates and program metrics of each university. The AffordableColleges.com Value Score weighs criteria, such as loan default rates, graduation rates, and financial aid data, to draw…
If you attend an Atlanta Braves baseball game, you might get a glimpse of “The Freeze” Nigel Talton as a member of the grounds crew before or throughout a home game. Talton has become a viral hit as “The Freeze” in a between-innings fan challenge. Fans receive a head start in a foul pole to…
Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce our Dean’s List for the spring 2017 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 education…
Iowa Wesleyan Tiger Club announces the 2017 Golf Outing benefiting Tiger Athletics on Wednesday, June 21, at the Spirit Hollow Golf Course in Burlington. The Tiger Club exists to enhance the continued growth, success, and tradition of Tiger Athletics through philanthropic support and partnerships from our alumni, friends, and supporters of Iowa Wesleyan University. The…
Iowa Wesleyan University held its annual Awards Day today featuring academic and student development leadership and service recognition. The program also included the prestigious President’s Award and Methodist Teacher of the Year Award and featured musical selections from the IW Music Department. Dr. DeWayne Frazier, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean; Dr. Wesley Brooks,…
On Friday, April 28, Iowa Wesleyan University held the third annual Tiger Hall of Fame and Athletic Awards Ceremony. Along with the induction of the 2017 Hall of Fame class, members of the current student body were recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom and the field of play. These accomplishments included SLIAC and UMAC…
On Friday, April 28, over 350 people gathered in Ruble Arena to celebrate the accomplishments of past and present members of Tiger Athletics. Current Iowa Wesleyan University student-athletes were honored for their successes in the classroom and in the field of play. This year’s Hall of Fame class was made up of five individuals who…
Iowa Campus Compact (IACC) announced the recipients’ winners of the 2017 Engaged Campus Awards. Those nominated included students, organizations, faculty, staff, and alumni who have built community-campus partnerships, community service programs, service-learning courses, and lead institutional engagement. More than 50 nominations were received from 14 colleges and universities across the state. Iowa Wesleyan University had two…
The Howe Student Activity Center, on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan University, is getting a facelift this week. Murals and signage have been added to the exterior and interior of the building to showcase the Tiger Athletic brand. A major part of the vision for Tiger Athletics focuses on branding and the experiences of our…
Iowa Wesleyan University presents its May Commencement honoring graduates on May 6, 2017, at 1:30 pm at Ruble Arena. The University Baccalaureate will also be held on Saturday, May 6 at 10:30 am in the University Chapel. The Nurse Pinning Ceremony for Iowa Wesleyan’s graduates will be Friday, May 5, at 7 pm in University…
“Through this search process, it was clear Jack was the right person for this role. With such strong tradition and history in the program, expectations are high. I am confident Coach Bruns can continue a culture of academic and athletic success for our women’s basketball team,” said Dr. Wes Brooks, Vice President of Student Development.…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: April 28, 2017 − Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce the creation of the Dr. Lois Frels Nursing Hall of Fame. This recognition will honor individuals for extraordinary service and achievement in advancement of the IW nursing program. This Hall of Fame has been made possible through the generosity of Dr.…
PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Skyler Rodgers ADULT & GRADUATE STUDIES INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR: Jennifer Crull and Jennifer Bailey METHODIST TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD: Dr. David Johnson, Professor of Music STUDENT DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE AWARDS: Tiger Spirit Award: Kyle Divelbiss Organization Advisor of the Year Award: Luis Aranda (Student Union Board) Emerging Leader of the Year Award: Christian Henriksen…
A beloved member of the Iowa Wesleyan University community, Stan was elected to the Board of Trustees in 1975 and has been a valued member of the board and University ever since. He and his wife, Helen, have been dedicated and instrumental philanthropic partners of IW of which the Howe Student Activity Center is named in their…
NASA has announced that Dr. Peggy Whitson ’81, Commander of the International Space, has broken the record for most time in space. NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson holds the record for most spacewalks conducted by a female astronaut. President Donald Trump, First Daughter Ivanka Trump, and NASA astronaut Kate Rubins will make a special 20-minute, Earth-to-space…
Iowa Wesleyan University hosted an Assessment Conference for colleges and universities on April 12, 2017 featuring Linda Suskie, an internationally recognized expert in the field of assessment. The program included Establishing Co-Curricular Learning Objectives; Measuring Co-Curricular Learning Objections; and Closing The Loop: Using Assessment Data For Improvements. Suskie’s two books, Assessing Student Learning: A Common…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa – The Iowa Wesleyan University Tiger Athletic Club, in association with the Alumni Association, will induct four members into the Iowa Wesleyan Athletic Hall of Fame during a an awards ceremony on April 28. The 2017 inductees honored this year include: Football Coach Hal Mumme (1989-1991); Robert Bogdonas ’53 (Football/Baseball); Ryan Boese…
Iowa Wesleyan University hosted an Assessment Conference for colleges and universities on April 12, 2017 featuring Linda Suskie, an internationally recognized expert in the field of assessment. The program included Establishing Co-Curricular Learning Objectives; Measuring Co-Curricular Learning Objections; and Closing The Loop: Using Assessment Data For Improvements. Suskie’s two books, Assessing Student Learning: A Common…
Scratch Cupcakery’s mobile cupcake truck, Scratch Curbside, is coming to Iowa Wesleyan University (IW)! On May 1, 2017, Scratch Curbside will be parked at 601 N. Main in the Chapel’s circle drive from 3:00 – 6:00 pm or sellout! They are coming to IW to commemorate the 175th Anniversary, Chadwick Library’s 50th Anniversary, and Final’s…
The Iowa Wesleyan University Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted the Southeast Iowa Special Olympic Spring Games on April 8. This was the third consecutive year the event was hosted by SAAC. The Spring Games serve as a qualifying event for the Summer Games, a State competition held in Ames, Iowa. This year’s event had…
The music department at Iowa Wesleyan University has been known for its outstanding performances for nearly 100 years. As the University and the music department have evolved, the vocal chamber group, formerly known as Broadstreet Connection, will now be called Primae Voces, (pree-meh vo-chess), Latin for ‘the first voices’. “The new name reflects the higher…
Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) has announced its Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame for 2017 and will celebrate the event on April 28th; including honors for student-athletes academic year 2016-2017. Inductee’s honored this year are: Head Football Coach Hal Mumme (1989-1991); Robert Bogdonas ’53 (Football/Baseball); Ryan Boese ’98 (Football); Amber Roets Thomas ’98 (Softball); and Allison…
If you have attended a women’s basketball game at Iowa Wesleyan in the past decade, you have likely seen a constant fixture on the sideline. Steve Williamson ’00 has been the face of the program for the past thirteen seasons, but next season will be different. Williamson announced today that he is stepping down as…
Iowa Wesleyan University’s campus in the P.E.O. Building, 601 N. Main Street presents an Eric Robinson Art Exhibit. This exhibit will run March 6 through April 5, 2017. Robinson, born and raised in Pella, Iowa, earned an MFA in printmaking at Iowa State University in 2009 and a Bachelors of Secondary Math Education in 2017…
Date change for Iowa Wesleyan University’s Purple & White Ball Iowa Wesleyan University will host the Purple & White Ball, celebrating its 175th anniversary, on Saturday, October 21, 2017. In response to a significant amount of feedback from alumni based on recent communications, the university will move the Purple & White Ball to Saturday, October…
Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) will present a Jazz Vespers Service in the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel at 7 pm on March 26, 2017. Performers include: John Rapson, piano; Ryan Smith, reeds; Chris Dimond, guitar; Blake Shaw, bass; and Justin LeDuc, drums. The Iowa Wesleyan Broadstreet Connection, in consort with a jazz quintet led by University…
Today a reception and program was held on campus to celebrate Black History Month. Students from the Melanin Appreciation Club shared posters and quotes from influential leaders and we launched our history exhibit on African American impact on Iowa Wesleyan over the years. This exhibit will be on display in the Chadwick Library for the…
The United States Collegiate Athletic Association announced the field for the 2017 Basketball National Tournament this afternoon. The tournament is set to run from March 1, 2017 through March 4, 2017 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on the campus of Penn State Fayette. Iowa Wesleyan will be making their second appearance in the National Tournament under head…
Join Friends of the Harlan-Lincoln House for the annual Brown Bag Lecture Series. Lectures take place every Tuesday in March at noon in the Chadwick Library International Room on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan University. The lecture series is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring a lunch. Programs and presenters…
Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to welcome new international students on campus as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Pakistan (Global UGRAD-Pakistan). Joining the Iowa Wesleyan University family are Ayesha, Muhammad, Tooba, and Osama. The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Pakistan (Global UGRAD-Pakistan) program builds the capacity of a…
Iowa Wesleyan University is embarking on a new adventure this February with a brand new program called Just Desserts: A Valentine Variety Show & Gift Auction. This classy production will be held Thursday, February 16, 2017, in the IW Chapel Auditorium at 7:00 pm. The show will feature the talents of Iowa Wesleyan students, Concert…
Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce our Tiger Athletic Appreciation Day on Saturday, February 11, 2017. The community is invited to come cheer Iowa Wesleyan Tiger Athletics as our men’s and women’s basketball teams compete in a double-header vs. Westminster College. “The Tiger Athletic Appreciation Day is our way of recognizing and thanking all…
Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce our Dean’s List for the fall 2016 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…
“Iowa Wesleyan University is delighted to again be recognized for academic excellence, especially in the growing online space. Iowa Wesleyan is 1 of only 4 colleges/universities in Iowa in 2017’s top 200 ranking. We are competitively priced to provide accessibility to all students who are looking for a program from a top tier institution. As…
Iowa Wesleyan University will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with guest speaker the Rev. Matt Smyzer, pastor of Beargrass Missionary Baptist Church and CEO of Metro Leadership Foundation of Louisville, Kentucky, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the University Chapel on campus. Smyzer holds an associate degree as a physician…
Iowa Wesleyan University invites the community to a live concert of Catfish Keith, an internationally recognized acoustic blues artist, historian and expert on “bottleneck” slide. This free performance will be held on Thursday, January 12, at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-concert master-class on the history of the bottleneck slide and metal guitars to be held…
Iowa Wesleyan has been welcoming international students since 1891, when Keyroku Miazaki traveled all the way from Tokyo, Japan, to pursue a higher education at our university. That unprecedented occasion started a legacy responsible for affecting great change both far and near. We watched Clement Isong ’54, who, after earning his bachelor’s degree from Iowa…
Thursday, November 17, 2016 is a great day in international history. It also marks an important and historic day at Iowa Wesleyan University. Commander Peggy Whitson ’81, and her crew Thomas Pesquet of the European Space Agency, and Oleg Novitskiy of the Russian Federal Space Agency are headed to complete Expedition 50/51. This marks Commander Whitson’s…
Raul Alvarezresized Jeremy Gomez Darryl Smith Andy Terrell Rodriguez The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference released their 2016 Football All-Conference awards yesterday. This season, Iowa Wesleyan had two more players than last year receive honors with four members earning All-Conference. IW had players recognized on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. The Tigers…
The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has released their Fall All-Academic Team honors for 2016. There were a total of 181 student-athletes from the ten SLIAC schools who earned All-Academic Team honors, which was an increase from last year’s total. Iowa Wesleyan had 13 student-athletes receive the award this season. In order to receive SLIAC…
The Teacher Education Program at Iowa Wesleyan University recently enjoyed what many universities would consider to be a perfect year. Following the May 2016 graduation, every Education graduate was employed by the fall 2016 semester. And in August, the Teacher Education Program received a well-deserved re-accreditation from the Iowa State Board of Education. This is…
The 2016 SLIAC volleyball All-Conference awards were announced today. The awards ranged from first through third team honors, the All-Sportsmanship team, Newcomer of the Year, Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Player of the Year, and Team Sportsmanship honors. Iowa Wesleyan had two members receive recognition for their play this season. Cierra…
The Iowa Wesleyan football team hosted Martin Luther College this afternoon for their final home game of the season. The Tigers recognized their senior student-athletes prior to the start of the game, and were hoping to make their last game at home a victory. Iowa Wesleyan used 586 total yards of offense to cruise to…
The Iowa Wesleyan volleyball team traveled to Rock Island, Illinois this afternoon to take part in day one of the Pumpkin Bash Tournament which was hosted by Augustana College. The Tigers took on fellow SLIAC opponent, Webster University in the first game of the afternoon. After a break, they faced Simpson College for their final…
Step Afrika!, a professional percussive dance company will perform on stage in Iowa Wesleyan University’s Chapel on October 27th at 7 pm. Percussive dance is when a dancers entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and handclaps. The performance of this internationally known…
The Iowa Wesleyan University J. Raymond Chadwick Library has experienced great changes, thanks to a lot of teamwork and a generous bequest from long-time friend and IW alumnus Don Young ’50. The whirlwind renovation began in May of 2016 and was completed by the start of the fall semester—a spectacular feat when one considers everything…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: October 4, 2016 – Iowa Wesleyan University has partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Two River’s Bank & Trust to continue Iowa Wesleyan’s excellence as a top tier regional comprehensive university. Iowa Wesleyan University was approved to participate in the USDA’s Community Facilities Program. This program is designed…
Kaitlyn Dirth found more than she was expecting at Iowa Wesleyan Nursing major, Kaitlyn Dirth took a slight detour before arriving at Iowa Wesleyan. The Burlington native began her college studies at a large university, but it wasn’t long before she realized she needed something different. “I decided I wanted to come back to someplace…
Kati Kleber: Respected Nurse and Author Medical professionals throughout the world know Kati Kleber. The 2010 Iowa Wesleyan nursing grad writes the popular nursing blog NurseEyeRoll.com, and she’s also an author of “Becoming Nursey: From Code Blues to Code Browns — How to Care for Your Patients and Yourself.” Kati came to Iowa Wesleyan to…
The Honor Award is the highest award the Iowa Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance bestows upon recipients. The Honor Award is given to members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of health, physical education, recreation or dance in the state of Iowa. The recipient must be an IAHPERD member and…
The women’s volleyball team hosted Mount Mercy University in a non-conference triangular last night. Iowa Wesleyan took on the Mustangs in game one of the day and ended the night against the Trojans. IW dropped both games of the night, falling 3-0 to Mount Mercy and 3-1 to Hannibal-LaGrange. The Mustangs’ attack game was too…
An exciting new era is here for Iowa Wesleyan. We are holding fast to our heritage so we’d like to hear from you! What do you think we should do to preserve the history of the university and its name? Where should we place this historic marker on campus? Tell us what you think!
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: September 12, 2016 − Iowa Wesleyan University is named by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Tier Regional University for a second consecutive year and moves up 9 spots in the ranking (69 to 60) from one year ago. “We are delighted by this unprecedented movement. IW has moved into…
Over the past year, the international student population has drastically increased from eighteen international students representing three countries in the fall of 2015 to having 65 international students representing twenty countries in the fall of 2016. Iowa Wesleyan University now has six of the seven continents represented on campus including countries such as Canada, Ecuador,…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa: September 8, 2016 − Iowa Wesleyan University’s campus is buzzing with excitement as enrollment numbers surge for a second straight year. In 2015, Iowa Wesleyan achieved a record setting 62% increase in its incoming class. This fall saw an increase of 50% above last year making it the largest incoming class in…
The Volleyball team opened up the 2016 season on the road against Knox College. The Tigers went to four sets with the Prairie Fire, but came away with a 3-1 win to kick off the season. Iowa Wesleyan came ready to play and took the first set 25-20. Knox was able to get one more…
Change in name, attitude credited with 150 percent growth in new students. MOUNT PLEASANT — Despite her Chicago roots, Nina Williams attended a small high school — the kind where everybody knows your name. She had a lot of college options by the time her senior year came around, but her decision went beyond stats…
Mike Breese brings peace and a better quality of life through Hospice Although most professionals in the hospice industry burn out after 12-18 months, 2008 Iowa Wesleyan nursing graduate, Mike Breese has worked for HCI Care Services (formerly Hospice of Central Iowa) as a registered nurse for six years. It’s hard to imagine how anyone…
Nursing alumni impact region Two graduates of Iowa Wesleyan University’s nursing program are making a positive impact on women’s health services provided at Henry County Health Center (HCHC) in Mount Pleasant. Kari Payne ’03 and Kendra Bonnesen ’08 collaborated to bring certified nurse-midwifery services to the health center — an endeavor that is experiencing great…
Veteran, Family Man, Student: Ron Swain Ron Swain is not your traditional nursing student. He’s 34 years old, married has four children and already holds an undergraduate degree in Biology from Iowa Wesleyan. Because he’s seeking his second undergraduate degree, almost all of his academic requirements are behind him, leaving a pure nursing curriculum to…
Maria Lofgren: Living Proof Maria Lofgren ’92 readily recommends Iowa Wesleyan’s nursing program to anyone seeking the right place to earn his or her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In fact, she’s established a statewide reputation for being one of the University’s strongest advocates — for both traditional and nontraditional students. Maria discovered Iowa Wesleyan’s…
The founder of the Division of Nursing reflects on an impactful life By the time Dr. Lois Frels arrived in Mount Pleasant in 1973 to launch a nursing program at Iowa Wesleyan, she was considered one of the rising academic stars in the nursing field. Her professors at the University of Minnesota, consultants at the…
It’s not a job; it’s a lifestyle’ Angela Dunlay ’07 became inspired to pursue a career in nursing when her grandmother experienced a sudden, serious illness during her sophomore year of high school. “I saw how the nurses worked with her and really comforted her and the family. I knew that I wanted to help…
A Sole Provider’s Path through Iowa Wesleyan Claire Harapat’s road to becoming a nurse practitioner and opening a sole-provider clinic in Kalona, Iowa has been a mix of hard work, perseverance, and serendipity — and Iowa Wesleyan helped her go further than she’d ever dreamed. “I was looking to go back to school for my…
Iowa Wesleyan’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee was presented with the Network Choice Award on May 31, 2016, at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa along with the 2016 Engaged Campus Awards event. The Network Choice Award winner was chosen through the Network Choice Poll, which closed on May 26, 2016. Iowa Wesleyan’s Student-Athlete…
Have fun while learning chemistry and physics? It is not often that college students revel in the enjoyment that they’ve had in their chemistry and physics classes, but the students in Paula Vallone’s classes at Iowa Wesleyan University are doing just that. “Physics is tough,” she said. “I try to do a lot of newer…
Iowa Wesleyan had three players receive USCAA All-American honors. Baseball had one member receive honors and the USCAA announced the award on May 9, 2016, at the championship banquet. The Iowa Wesleyan softball had two players earn the All-American honors for their performances this year, and the USCAA announced the awards on May 15, 2016, at the softball…
The USCAA National All-Academic team has been released for the 2016 baseball season. Iowa Wesleyan had four out of the 64 total student-athletes receive the award for this season. To receive the award, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Jarred Boyer, Cole Fanselow,…
The United States Collegiate Athletic Association has announced their 2016 Softball National All-Academic Teams. This year there were 63 total student-athletes who managed to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and were at least a sophomore to receive the honors. The award winners were announced at the championship banquet on May 15, 2016.…
Iowa Wesleyan University’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) had been nominated for the Iowa Campus Compact Student Leadership Award. A team of outside reviewers selected the SAAC group for their participation and involvement in hosting the Southeast Iowa Special Olympic Spring Games on April 9, 2016. The SAAC group is one of 11 nominees for…
Dakota Flesner ’16 received the Lori M. Wright Senior Women’s Basketball Award this morning. The award is presented annually to a senior on the Tiger women’s basketball team who has exhibited athletic ability, effective leadership skills, and academic excellence over the course of her career at Iowa Wesleyan. Lori Williams Wright ’64, LL.D. ’91 presented…
The Iowa Wesleyan Tiger Club will once again be hosting an athletics golf outing. The event will be held on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Spirit Hollow Golf Course in Burlington, Iowa. This is the second year in a row the outing will be at Spirit Hollow. The golf outing helps benefit Tiger student-athletes at…
Tiffany Schelby, a senior exercise science major and business minor from Danville, Iowa, passed away at her home on Friday, April 29. Schelby anticipated participating in the graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2016. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 6 at Harmony Bible Church in Danville, Iowa. The Iowa Wesleyan…
On Saturday, April 9, Iowa Wesleyan’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted the Southeast Iowa Special Olympic Spring Games for the second year in a row. Over 180 Special Olympic athletes participated in the games from Bonaparte Harmony Schools, Burlington Midwest Magic-Adults, Burlington Schools, Eddyville EBF Rocket Power, Fairfield Adults, Fairfield Independent, Fort Madison Schools,…
Mr. Charles Fluharty, a clinical professor in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa, and founder, President, and CEO of the Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI), will present the 2016 Commencement address at Iowa Wesleyan University in Mount Pleasant. The Commencement ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, May 7…
As a complement to the “First in the Nation” exhibit at the State Historical Museum of Iowa, a traveling display will be on exhibit in Iowa Wesleyan’s Chadwick Library through May 7. “First in the Nation” explores the history of the Iowa caucuses from 1972 to 2012. It traces candidates’ journeys from early visits to…
“The people that get hurt most in the long run are the very people who the government is trying to help.” -Shahid Hussain Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance at Iowa Wesleyan University Shahid Hussain has traveled a journey to Iowa Wesleyan University that is perhaps the lengthiest and most decorated of anyone on campus. …
On Saturday, April 9, Iowa Wesleyan’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted the Southeast Iowa Special Olympic Spring Games for the second year in a row. Over 180 Special Olympic athletes participated in the games from Bonaparte Harmony Schools, Burlington Midwest Magic-Adults, Burlington Schools, Eddyville EBF Rocket Power, Fairfield Adults, Fairfield Independent, Fort Madison Schools,…
Iowa Wesleyan inducted three members into the Athletic Hall of Fame for the class of 2016. Harold Tackleson ’31 (posthumously), Cathy Borck Frahm ‘86, and Don Grensing ‘52 were inducted at the April 15, 2016 Athletic Hall of Fame and Awards Ceremony in Ruble Arena. Harold Tackleson ’31 began his career at Iowa Wesleyan in…
Dr. Aleesa Kittrell, Division of Nursing Chair and Assistant Professor, has no need to boast about her students’ 100 percent job placement when they graduate from Iowa Wesleyan University—the numbers speak for themselves. Kittrell is now in her third year as an assistant professor of nursing at Iowa Wesleyan, and has found a niche in…
The Dallas Brass will be performing a community concert on Saturday, April 9 in the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel at 7:30 p.m. The seven member ensemble consists of all brass instruments (trumpet, french horn, trombone and tuba) and a percussionist. For nearly three decades, the Dallas Brass have been performing for audiences and educating students…
Iowa Wesleyan University will honor Dr. Lois Parnell Frels with the Belle Babb Mansfield Award during the annual Belle Babb Mansfield Symposium on Friday, April 1 following the 1:30 p.m. Panel Discussion in the University Chapel Auditorium. The award will recognize Frels for her community contributions, outstanding lifetime achievements and for embodying the spirit of…
Iowa Wesleyan University will host the Belle Babb Mansfield Symposium April 1, 2016. This signature event honors the legacy of Arabella “Belle” Babb Mansfield, one of IW’s most notable alumnae, and this year celebrates the significant impact women and men have on the nursing profession. Arabella (Belle) Babb Mansfield graduated from Iowa Wesleyan University in…
Dr. Shawna Hudson could have used her vast range of talents for any profession, yet her enthusiasm for education has brought her to Iowa Wesleyan University. Now in her tenth year as an education professor, Hudson has passed her knowledge and enthusiasm on to many young educators, and she shows no signs of slowing down.…
AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org (ASO), a leading resource for online learning and college affordability information, has released its ranking for Best Online Colleges for Iowa. According to a recent study by the Babson Survey Research Group, Over 100,000 undergraduate students in Iowa are enrolled exclusively in distance education courses. “Iowa Wesleyan University is honored to receive the recent…
The Iowa Wesleyan University Art Gallery is currently offering art selections from its permanent collection. This presentation features works by Yuri Schwebler and Todd Miner and which are from the Lowell Doud bequest. The show runs through February 26. Beginning February 27, the Art Gallery will be host to the region 12 Iowa Artist Competition.…
Diane Butler Bass has been chosen as Iowa Wesleyan’s 2016 Annual Manning Speaker. She will present a lecture titled Finding God in the World: A Spiritual Revolution on Sunday, February 28, at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel Auditorium on the Iowa Wesleyan campus in Mount Pleasant. The lecture is free and open to the public.…
She is trained as a social psychologist, but has found her calling as an educator. Working with students has proven to be a gift for her and her students. For Kelly Danaher, being a professor is not a job—it’s a passion. “Now that I am an educator, I realize that I love it,” she said.…
Mark your calendars for “Dance with Me Tonight,” the Iowa Wesleyan University Choir’s annual Valentine’s Day Fund-Raising Dinner. This year’s dinner will be held on Thursday, February 11, in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant and will feature wonderful musical selections performed by soloists and several IW music ensembles, including…
The community is invited to an afternoon of entertainment on Saturday, January 30 at Iowa Wesleyan University, Ruble Arena. Come out to celebrate Tiger Athletics as the men’s and women’s basketball teams take on Westminster College. The women’s game begins at 1:00 p.m. and the men’s game tips off at 3:00 p.m. Doors will open at…
Mount Pleasant, IA. – Executive Vice President, Chad Hudson (left) presents Wayland State Bank’s donation to The Wesleyan Fund to Jim Pedrick, Iowa Wesleyan University Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations. In presenting the check, Hudson said, “On behalf of our directors, officers and employees in Wayland and Mount Pleasant, we are proud to support…
Donald E. Young, long-time friend and alum of Iowa Wesleyan and local Mount Pleasant historian, has left a $385,617 bequest to the Iowa Wesleyan University J. Raymond Chadwick Library. “We are deeply indebted to Mr. Young for his strong commitment to Iowa Wesleyan as evident in this bequest. It is not often that someone has…
Iowa Wesleyan University has named Mike Richtman as its new head football coach. As the University continues to carry out its mission of being a transformational learning community, academics must be an integral part of the athletic program. Richtman’s experience and passion for the overall student-athlete experience is a perfect match for the new vision…
Iowa Wesleyan University was awarded a grant of $25,000 by The Enhance Henry County Community Foundation at a ceremony on Tuesday, December 15 in the Union Block Building. The grant will help fund the first year initiatives of Iowa Wesleyan’s strategic plan, Wesleyan|2020, Igniting Our Passions. “We are extremely grateful to the Foundation and its Board…
Mount Pleasant, Iowa –Iowa Wesleyan University announced today that it has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds, and publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM JobsSM and Military Spouse. Now in its seventh year, the original, premier Military Friendly® Schools designation provides service…
Iowa Wesleyan University has been ranked one of the top colleges in the country for its institutional commitment to service. The Washington Monthly, a publication covering politics, government, culture and the media, ranked 350 colleges offering bachelor’s degrees for their contributions to the public good. Iowa Wesleyan ranked 21st overall in institutional commitment to service.…
On Thursday evening, October 29, the Teacher Education Program at Iowa Wesleyan University invited guests from the community of learners to discuss current initiatives in education for the state of Iowa and changes in teacher preparation at Iowa Wesleyan. This fall advisory meeting combined faculty from the education program with key staff at IWU, current…
The Iowa Wesleyan University Alumni Association will honor two of the University’s graduates with special awards during the annual Alumni Banquet on Friday, September 25. The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to those who have attained outstanding success and achievement or given extraordinary service to their community, church, country or educational endeavor. Robert D. Spina…
Iowa Wesleyan University welcomes one of its biggest classes in almost two decades and achieves an eleven percent increase in its persistence rate among returning students. There is a lot of excitement and enthusiasm on the Iowa Wesleyan University campus as it continues to set records and reach its enrollment and retention goals. The university…
Iowa Wesleyan University’s new strategic plan Wesleyan | 2020: Igniting Our Passions was 15 months in the making and inspired by a collaborative process that included over 900 people and 30 stakeholder groups. On Tuesday, September 8, Iowa Wesleyan University President Steve Titus will deliver the first State of the University Address at 5:30 p.m.…
Mount Pleasant – On May 8, 2015, the Iowa Wesleyan Board of Trustees took unanimous action to change Iowa Wesleyan College to Iowa Wesleyan University. The change comes on the heels of a historic and collaborative strategic planning process that concluded this summer and involved over 900 regional partners and a multitude of stakeholder groups.…
“I am delighted to announce DeWayne’s appointment as Wesleyan’s new vice president for academic affairs. DeWayne has an outstanding background of experience to help lead Iowa Wesleyan into its vision as southeast Iowa’s regional comprehensive university,” said Dr. Steven Titus, president of Iowa Wesleyan College. “Dr. Frazier will provide strong collaborative leadership with our deans…
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