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Iowa Wesleyan and Mount Pleasant Chamber to Host Rock Around the Campus Mount Pleasant, IA – August 12, 2022 — Join Iowa Wesleyan University and the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce in welcoming students back to Mount Pleasant with our Rock Around the Campus event on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. This event will be hosted…

Iowa Wesleyan Students Experience Cultures, Gain Perspective In Belize Mount Pleasant, IA – May 26, 2022 — In May 2022, six Iowa Wesleyan University students, accompanied by three faculty members, participated in a 16-day study abroad opportunity in Belize. This opportunity provided students a chance to learn and experience the distinct cultures of Belize, including…

Iowa Wesleyan University is Celebrating Student Success With the 2022 Spring Dean’s List Mount Pleasant, IA – May 25, 2022 — Iowa Wesleyan University is excited to congratulate the students on the 2022 Spring Dean’s List.  The Spring 2022 Dean’s List students exemplify the academic excellence of Iowa Wesleyan University and represent communities across the United…

Iowa Wesleyan University Enhances Opportunities with Rock Island Arsenal Mount Pleasant, IA – May 24, 2022 —Iowa Wesleyan University and Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) officers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last month. This MOU provides flexibility to active duty military members, veterans, and their families who may be seeking a college degree. The MOU…

Harlan-Lincoln House to Host Open House, Unveil New Exhibit Mount Pleasant, IA – May 6, 2022 — Join the Friends of the Harlan-Lincoln House for an Open House on Saturday, May 14, from 1 pm to 3 pm. During this event, guests will have the chance to view “The Women of the Harlan-Lincoln House,” a…

Iowa Wesleyan Choir to Host Spring Concert on May 10 Mount Pleasant, IA – May 5, 2022 — The Iowa Wesleyan University Choir and Primae Voces will present their final home concert of the year, “Love is Enough,” on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 pm at First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant. The choirs…

Celebrating Spring Commencement at Iowa Wesleyan University Mount Pleasant, IA – May 4, 2022 — On April 30, 2022, Iowa Wesleyan University hosted its Spring Commencement ceremony to celebrate the graduating class of 2022. More than 100 students were recognized for their accomplishments, including ten graduates in the Master of Arts in Management Leadership program.…

Iowa Wesleyan University Hosts Annual Nurse Pinning Ceremony Mount Pleasant, IA – May 4, 2022 — On Friday, April 29, Iowa Wesleyan University celebrated its annual Nurse Pinning Ceremony. This celebration honored seven graduating nursing students, including three Iowa residents and four Illinois residents, as they completed their clinicals and studies and are preparing to…

For Full Press Release Click HereSCIENCE DIVISION Biology Major of the Year:  Jordan Lee Hudson Criminal Justice Major of the Year:  Brendon Wesley Lunsford Psychology Major of the Year:  Harriet Fowler Human Services Student of the Year:   Derek Michael Marrufo HUMANIITIES Music Student of the Year: Jeremiah Ward Carter Art/DMD Student of the Year: …

$10,000 Grant Will Help the Library Recover from the Coronavirus Pandemic Mount Pleasant, IA – February 28, 2022 — J. Raymond Chadwick Library at Iowa Wesleyan University has been selected as one of 200 libraries nationwide for the American Library Association’s American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries opportunity, an emergency relief program to assist libraries…

Mount Pleasant, IA – February 22, 2022 — The Friends of the Harlan-Lincoln House, in coordination with Iowa Wesleyan University, is excited to host the Brown Bag Lecture Series once again. This series brings together authors, historians, and experts to present on a wide range of topics. For more than a decade, supporters have blocked off…

Mount Pleasant, IA – February 21, 2022 — The Iowa Wesleyan University Music Department will host its annual Variety Show at 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 26, 2022, in the University Chapel. Titled Anything Goes, the show will consist of various performances, including comedy, music, and dancing. Performers will include Iowa Wesleyan students, faculty, staff,…

Mount Pleasant, IA – February 15, 2022 — On February 17, 2022, Iowa Wesleyan University will celebrate its Founders Day and commemorate 180 years since its founding. Iowa Wesleyan will be hosting a Presidential Roundtable Session featuring two previous presidents, William N. Johnston, Ed.D., and Steven E. Titus, J.D., Ph.D., their spouses, and current president, Christine…

Mount Pleasant, IA – January 31, 2022 — In honor of February’s Black History Month, Iowa Wesleyan University is excited to celebrate the achievements of black individuals and acknowledge the support of civil rights activists. A public storytelling event titled “Stories of Unknown Civil Rights Activists” will be hosted in the Social Hall of the Howe…

Mount Pleasant, IA – January 25, 2022 — Iowa Wesleyan University was once again recognized for academic excellence by U.S. News & World Report for 2022 Best Online Programs. The national ranking placed Iowa Wesleyan in the top 210 for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, third in Iowa. In addition, Iowa Wesleyan was ranked highest in…

Mount Pleasant, IA – December 17, 2021 — Eric Booth has been named Iowa Wesleyan University’s Dean of Students, effective immediately. Previously serving as the university’s Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life, Booth came to Iowa Wesleyan in July 2021 with over 20 years of experience in student development. Booth grew up…

Mount Pleasant, IA – December 2021 — Iowa Wesleyan University is celebrating student success with the 2021 Fall Dean’s List. Individuals who achieve this honor must be degree-seeking students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours per semester and maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA. Dr. DeWayne Frazier, University Provost, notes, “The Dean’s List is…

Mount Pleasant, IA – December 10, 2021 — Iowa Wesleyan University held its December Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, December 9, in the University Chapel.  The University celebrated the graduation of 38 undergraduate and nine graduate students, including eight Master of Arts in Management Leadership and one Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. During the…

Mount Pleasant, IA – November 23, 2021 — In recognition and appreciation of Iowa Wesleyan’s longstanding and ongoing relationship with National Management Resources, the firm has committed a generous gift of $250,000 to support campus improvements and student retention initiatives. Since 2001 Iowa Wesleyan has partnered with National Management Resources for its facilities, maintenance, landscaping,…

Mount Pleasant, IA – November 10, 2021 — Iowa Wesleyan University announced a new partnership with TEL Education to help lower the barriers to higher education, particularly for underrepresented and rural high school students.  On November 3, TEL Education and Iowa Wesleyan University officially signed as academic partners. TEL Education is a non-profit curriculum and…

Mount Pleasant, IA – November 9, 2021 — Iowa Wesleyan University announced a $240,000 gift from Steven ’83 and Jill Howe to fund initiatives to support the Student Success Center.  The Center will be named the Steven and Jill Howe Student Success Center in recognition of their generosity. The Student Success Center is a crucial…

Mount Pleasant, IA – September 21, 2021 — Iowa Wesleyan University will present the 2021 Young Alumni and Distinguished Alumni Awards and induct two members into the Iowa Wesleyan Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 2 at 6 pm in the Social Hall of the Howe Student Activity Center during Homecoming Weekend. The 2021…

Mount Pleasant, IA – September 2021 — Iowa Wesleyan University is celebrating student success with the 2021 Spring Dean’s List. Individuals who achieve this honor must be degree-seeking students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours per semester and maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA. Dr. DeWayne Frazier, University Provost, notes, “The Dean’s List is…

Mount Pleasant, IA – September 7, 2021 — This fall, Iowa Wesleyan University continued to see significant enrollment growth, posting its highest overall enrollment in over a decade and the largest number of new students in 86 years. The University’s fall census boasted a total undergraduate enrollment of 669, a 13% increase over last fall. This…

Mount Pleasant, IA – August 13, 2021 — It is an exciting time for the Iowa Wesleyan University Nursing program.  Along with celebrating 50 years of nursing education on the Mount Pleasant campus, IW is excited to welcome Mary Tobin ‘86 and Michelle Prisner ‘98 back to the IW campus as our newest additions to…

Mount Pleasant, IA – May 7, 2021 — Iowa Wesleyan University is celebrating student success with the 2021 Spring Dean’s List. Individuals who achieve this honor must be degree-seeking students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours per semester and maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA. Dr. DeWayne Frazier, University Provost, notes, “The Dean’s List…

Mount Pleasant, IA – May 6, 2021 —Libertyville Savings Bank, with offices in Libertyville, Fairfield, Eldon, Keosauqua, Keota, and Douds, recently made a significant donation to Iowa Wesleyan University to support students majoring in Agribusiness. Earnings from the endowment and additional annual donations will ensure the availability of $2,500 annually for graduates Cardinal CSD (Eldon),…

Iowa Wesleyan University is excited to welcome Diane Davis as the newest member of the IW community. In an effort to continue building relationships with alumni, Diane will serve as the Director for Alumni Engagement, effective April 12th. Although Diane was born in Fremont, California, her parents returned to Mount Pleasant to be close to…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: April 22, 2021 – Iowa Wesleyan University held its annual Awards Day to recognize outstanding students and faculty.  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…

BUSINESS DIVISION Outstanding Sophomore Business Division Student of the Year- Vicent Sanchis Olmedo Outstanding Junior Business Division Student of the Year – Kumari Tamang Outstanding Senior Business Division Student of the Year – Jun Xiong Kok EDUCATION DIVISION Elementary Education Student of the Year – Alexandra Preble Student Teacher of the Year – Allison Rose…

Mt. Pleasant, IA – March 21, 2021- If you have been a fan of Tiger Athletics since the early 2000s, you will be familiar with one of our longest and most successful women’s basketball head coaches. During his first stint with the Tigers, this head coach accumulated 246 wins, four conference championships, five conference tournament…

Annette Jennings Scieszinski ’77, Iowa Wesleyan University Trustee and former Chair of the Board of Trustees lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on February 25.  Annette received a Bachelor of Arts degree from IW in 1977 and earned a law degree from the University of Iowa in 1980. Annette left a lasting mark on IW…

Mount Pleasant, IA – February 1, 2021 — Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce that it is featured in the 2021 I’m First! Guide to College, a comprehensive college guidebook designed to help low-income, first-generation students make college a reality, published by the nonprofit organization Strive for College. The U.S. Department of Education’s Institute…

Mount Pleasant, IA – February 4, 2021 — For the first time in its history, the Iowa Community College Online Consortium (ICCOC) will add a 4-year university to its membership. Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) will become part of the ICCOC as a Tier 4 partner beginning in the summer of 2021. As a Tier 4 partner,…

Mount Pleasant, IA – February 1, 2021 —Iowa Wesleyan University and the Friends of the Harlan-Lincoln House are pleased to announce the 2021 Brown Bag Lecture Series speakers. The lecture series will kick off on Tuesday, March 2, with Anna Villareal, Director of the Harlan-Lincoln House, who will delve into the stories of the building’s use…

Mount Pleasant, IA – January 26, 2021 —Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) has once again been recognized for academic excellence by U.S. News & World Report in the 2021 Best Online Programs. The national ranking placed Iowa Wesleyan in the top 200 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, fourth in Iowa. In addition, IW was ranked first in…

Unique, innovative partnership to create organizational synergies, benefit students Mount Pleasant, IA – January 12, 2021 — Today, Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) and Southeastern Community College (SCC) have announced the approval of the formation of the Southeast Iowa Higher Education Alliance (SIHEA). While both institutions will continue to operate separately, this unique partnership between a…

Dear students, On Wednesday, the world witnessed an appalling and tragic domestic terrorist attack on our Capitol and the desecration of its revered halls. At a time when our lawmakers in Washington should be fulfilling their Constitutional duties and preparing for the solemn and peaceful transition of power, a hallmark of American Democracy, violent rioters…

Mount Pleasant, IA – December 3, 2020 — Iowa Wesleyan University invites the community, both near and far, to celebrate the holiday season with the time-honored tradition of Lesson & Carols, a service highlighting the students of the Iowa Wesleyan Music Department. This year, join Iowa Wesleyan virtually to celebrate the holiday season with traditional…

Mount Pleasant, IA – November 30, 2020 —  Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) partnered with the Sheffield Lab of the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa for COVID-19 testing. This unique partnership provided IW the opportunity to conduct the necessary saliva testing on campus throughout the fall semester, and plans are already in…

Mount Pleasant, IA – November 18, 2020 — The 2020 Belle Babb Mansfield Symposium at Iowa Wesleyan University was held on November 12, 2020. This year’s featured speaker was Caryl M. Stern, Executive Director of the Walton Family Foundation. The annual symposium included the presentation of the Mansfield Award and the dedication of a new National…

Mount Pleasant, IA – October 12, 2020 — In efforts to build upon their growth and momentum, Iowa Wesleyan University has announced the Southeast Iowa Challenge to Lee, Henry, and Des Moines counties. This regional effort will continue to focus on the vision for Iowa Wesleyan to be the preeminent educational leader and resource for…

Mt. Pleasant, IA – October 6,  2020 – Earlier this week, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) voted and approved the Iowa Wesleyan Tigers to make their return to NAIA,  accepting IW into membership, which will officially take place on July 1, 2021. On June 8, Iowa Wesleyan University informed the National Collegiate Athletic…

Mount Pleasant, IA – September 28, 2020 — Iowa Wesleyan University invites the public to an open house to see the newly renovated Center for International Education on September 30, 2020. Located in a campus house on the corner of N. Broadway and W. Franklin Streets, the open house will be held from 11 a.m.…

Iowa Wesleyan University Ranked as Best Regional College for 2021 by U.S. News Earns Top Rankings in Ethnic Diversity, Economic Diversity and International Students Mount Pleasant, IA – September 14, 2020 — The 2021 U.S. News and World Report ranked Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) as a Best College in the Midwest.  Iowa Wesleyan’s diverse campus…

Mount Pleasant, IA – September 7, 2020 — Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) surpassed new student admission goals with a fifth consecutive year of increased overall enrollment and a continued improved student retention rate. IW’s enrollment has risen by a dramatic 13% this academic year alone, with 729 undergraduate and graduate students making this the school’s…

Mount Pleasant, IA – August 6, 2020 — Iowa Wesleyan University has announced the postponement of all 2020 Homecoming activities and the commencement ceremony for the class of 2020, originally rescheduled from last spring to this fall due to the coronavirus pandemic. This difficult decision was finalized after the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and…

Mount Pleasant, IA – July 13, 2020 — Today, Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) and Southeastern Community College (SCC) have announced a memorandum of understanding to explore the development of a strategic partnership between institutions. Leadership from both institutions will explore opportunities where each would benefit, including shared administrative structure and resources, cooperative academic arrangements, and…

On June 8, Iowa Wesleyan University informed the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that it intends to apply for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) membership. The University believes its mission, academic programs, geographic location, and commitment to quality athletics aligns with the philosophy and goals within the NAIA. Our commitment to promoting the…

Mount Pleasant, IA – May 14, 2020 — Iowa Wesleyan University is celebrating student success with the 2020 Spring Dean’s List. Individuals who achieve this honor must be degree-seeking students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours per semester and maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA. Dr. DeWayne Frazier, University Provost, notes, “The Dean’s List…

Mount Pleasant, IA – May 11, 2020 —Iowa Wesleyan University announced today their intention to resume in-person, campus-based learning and living this fall.  Planning is currently underway to welcome students back to campus in a responsible way that prioritizes the safety and well-being of the entire community while offering the best education possible. According to…

Mount Pleasant, IA – May 7, 2020 — Saturday, May 2 was supposed to be a day of joy and celebration for Iowa Wesleyan’s Class of 2020. Instead of gathering on campus with fellow graduates, the students completed their coursework and celebrated in their homes with their families. Although the commencement activities could not take…

Mount Pleasant, IA – May 6, 2020 — Derek Zander, who has served as the athletic director at Iowa Wesleyan University since 2017, will take on a new role as vice president for advancement and athletics, effective June 1. In this capacity, Zander will continue to oversee athletics for the University while taking on the…

Mt. Pleasant, IA – March 27, 2020 – To continue to expand the Tiger Athletics Department and to give our students the best opportunities possible to succeed, IW announced on May 9, 2019, that Men’s and Women’s Wrestling would be added to the athletic department. Robert Powell was hired as the wrestling coach this past…

Mount Pleasant, IA – February 28, 2020 — Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) will join Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) to offer an innovative statewide plan designed for students wishing to pursue specific majors. EICC includes the Muscatine Community College, Scott Community College, and Clinton Community College. The state’s community colleges and public universities have joined…

Iowa Wesleyan will Assess and Enhance Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicide Prevention Efforts in Partnership with The Jed Foundation (JED) Mount Pleasant, IA – February 19, 2020 — Today,  Iowa Wesleyan University announced that it has joined JED Campus in support of student well-being and mental health. The program is a nationwide initiative of The Jed Foundation (JED)…

Mount Pleasant, IA – February 11, 2020 – In celebration of Black History Month, Iowa Wesleyan University will present For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf on February 26 and 27 at 7:30 pm in the University Chapel. Both performances are free and open to the public. The groundbreaking production premiered on…

Mount Pleasant, IA – January 30, 2020 – The Iowa Wesleyan University Music Department will host its annual variety show on Friday, February 21, 2020, in the University Chapel at 7 pm. Titled The Story of Tonight, the variety show will feature acts of every nature including musicians, dancers, and comedians. Performers will include Iowa…

Iowa Wesleyan University is celebrating student success with the 2019 Fall Dean’s List. Students exemplifying academic excellence represent the United States and countries abroad. Criteria to be a part of the Dean’s List include degree-seeking students taking 12 or more hours per semester with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. To enroll in…

Mount Pleasant, IA – January 15, 2020 – Iowa Wesleyan University has once again been recognized for academic excellence by U.S. News & World Report in the 2020 Best Online Programs. The national ranking placed Iowa Wesleyan in the top 175 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. Iowa Wesleyan University Provost Dr. DeWayne Frazier said, “We are…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa – December 16, 2019 – While hosting wrestling legend Dan Gable on campus, Iowa Wesleyan University announced a $250,000 gift from Mark and Sandy Willis. Mark is a 1970 graduate of Iowa Wesleyan and a 2017 inductee into the IW Tiger Athletics Hall of Fame. This gift will be used toward a…

Mt. Pleasant, IA – December 12, 2019 – It is an exciting time for the Iowa Wesleyan Football program. As a part of Iowa Wesleyan’s “Grow Forward” campaign, the Tigers have identified a new head football coach, announced this morning in a press conference on the Iowa Wesleyan University campus. Iowa Wesleyan named Coach MD…

Mount Pleasant, IA – November 6, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University is excited to announce a new Agribusiness program to begin in the fall of 2020. The Agribusiness program at IW will focus on providing the broadest possible lens across all aspects of the agriculture business sector. “This program is designed to prepare students for an…

Mount Pleasant, IA – November 1, 2019 – The Iowa Wesleyan University Humanities Division is proud to announce IW will host the 2019 Midwest Undergraduate Conference in the Humanities (MUCH) on Saturday, November 9, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. For almost a decade, MUCH has been the premier regional forum for excellence in undergraduate research…

Mount Pleasant, IA – October 14, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with the time-honored tradition of Lessons & Carols featuring musicians from IW and the tri-state region. This sacred service, entitled “Let There be Peace,” will be held at 7 pm on Saturday, December 7, in IW’s historic Chapel…

Mount Pleasant, IA – October 24, 2019 – The Friends of the Harlan-Lincoln House invite quilters, crafters, Civil War aficionados, and everyone in-between to an evening of history and textiles. On Thursday, November 14th, 2019, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the museum will host Quilts of Love & Valor: An Evening with Becky Wright in the…

Mount Pleasant, IA – October 14, 2019 – Mark your calendars for Iowa Wesleyan University’s fall Hire-A-Tiger event, which brings together the diverse businesses of Southeast Iowa and the dynamic up-and-coming workforce of the University’s students. On Monday, October 28th, 2019, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Iowa Wesleyan will be hosting the Hire-A-Tiger job…

Mount Pleasant, IA – September 24, 2019 – Nine Iowa Wesleyan University students presented a panel entitled “Assimilating to America:  International Students Tell Their Stories of Cultural Norms and Adapting to Social Change” on Friday, September 20, at the Iowa Communication Association State Conference.  This was the first time Iowa Wesleyan students took part in this annual…

Mount Pleasant, IA – September 23, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University will celebrate Homecoming Weekend September 27-29 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa on the University’s campus. Celebration highlights include: the Tiger Golf Outing at the Mount Pleasant Golf & Country Club; the annual Alumni Awards Banquet in conjunction with the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; Alumni Basketball…

Mount Pleasant, IA – September 16, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Alumni Awards to be bestowed during the annual Homecoming Alumni Banquet on September 28. Jamarco Clark ’14 of Ottumwa, Iowa, will receive the 2019 Distinguished Young Alumni Award. Jamarco is a higher education professional and a…

Mount Pleasant, IA – September 11, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University’s current fall enrollment is 643 students, marking the fifth consecutive year in increased enrollment. As Southeast Iowa’s regional comprehensive university, IW’s enrollment has risen by 24% over the past three years. “We’re pleased to welcome another diverse and talented class into our University family,” said…

Mount Pleasant, IA – September 9, 2019 – A monumental celebration will occur this week on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan University.  The P.E.O. Sisterhood, which was founded in 1869, by seven students at Iowa Wesleyan, will celebrate its 150th anniversary.  Over 700 guests are expected to visit P.E.O.’s preserved birthplace at IW and the historic…

Mount Pleasant, IA – September 9, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University is listed as a top institution in the Midwest according to the 2020 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings released today. In addition to its overall ranking, Iowa Wesleyan ranked #1 for all Regional Midwest Colleges for the number of International students, boasting a…

Iowa Wesleyan University is celebrating student success with the 2019 Summer Dean’s List. Students exemplifying academic excellence represent the United States and countries abroad. Criteria to be a part of the Dean’s List include degree-seeking students taking 12 or more hours per semester with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. To enroll in…

Mount Pleasant, IA – August 27, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University will induct three members into the Iowa Wesleyan Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 28 at 6pm in the Social Hall of the Howe Student Activity Center on campus. The 2019 inductees honored this year include: Jo (Oberkirsch) Hufker ‘95 (softball, basketball, volleyball);…

Mount Pleasant, IA: June 5, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan has announced the inaugural Tiger Athletics Weekend will postpone two of three of this weekend’s scheduled events. The Hall of Fame Ceremony will continue as scheduled on the evening of Saturday, June 8. However, the Tiger All Star Games scheduled for Friday, June 7 and the…

Mount Pleasant, IA – May 22, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University brought home the SLIAC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Service Challenge (SAAC) by tallying over 52,000 points to pass MacMurray College for the first time in five years. The SLIAC/SAAC Service Award was established in 2013 to recognize an institution that goes above and beyond in giving…

Iowa Wesleyan University is celebrating student success with the 2019 Spring Dean’s List. Students exemplifying academic excellence represent the United States and countries abroad. Criteria to be a part of the Dean’s List include degree-seeking students taking 12 or more hours per semester with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. To enroll in…

Mount Pleasant, IA – May 9, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan announces the 2019 Tiger Athletics Weekend on June 7 and 8. On Friday, June 7, Tiger Athletics will host the All-Star games in Ruble Arena beginning at 6 pm.  Athletic alumni, community supporters and Tiger Nation are invited to celebrate Tiger Athletics and participate in games…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa – May 8, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University Athletic Director Derek Zander is pleased to announce that men’s and women’s wrestling will be added to the slate of athletic programs offered at Iowa Wesleyan University during the 2020-21 academic year. The search for a head coach will begin immediately. Within the Tiger…

Mount Pleasant, IA – April 26, 2019 – The Iowa Wesleyan athletic department celebrated the achievements of its student-athletes with the inaugural The Wesleys  award ceremony. Members of Tiger Nation gathered in University Chapel for the event. The following awards were announced during the ceremony: Female and Male Honor Athlete of the Year, Female and…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: May 2, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University and Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) officers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Iowa Wesleyan’s campus to provide flexible college degrees to continue higher education for the total military family at the Arsenal. Colonel (Garrison Commander) Stephen Marr, Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Brian Heffernan and Education…

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.

Affordable online degrees are just a click away in today’s ecommerce world. But where do you find the best online degrees? Nationally ranked as a Best Online School, the online experience at Iowa Wesleyan University is strategically designed so that student coursework and adult life is aligned. Up to 90 credit hours are transferable to…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: March 25, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University and Danville Area Community College (DACC) located in Illinois are pleased to announce an articulation agreement. The 3 + 1 agreement allows students to complete three years of study at DACC. The DACC credits will transfer to Iowa Wesleyan’s online program for the fourth year…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: March 11, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce Rev. Alexia Salvatierra as the 2019 keynote speaker for the Manning Lecture on April 7.   Rev. Salvatierra is a Lutheran pastor and a dynamic, sought-after speaker who has been engaged with social justice for over 35 years. She has been…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: March 6, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University announces a new program for students wishing to obtain their bachelor’s degree online. By enrolling through IW Online and completing 12 credit hours while maintaining a 3.0, students will receive a free laptop and bag, compliments of Iowa Wesleyan. “The success of our students is…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: February 18, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University announces the ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the new location of its Art & Digital Media Design department on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. The open house will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. The event will feature tours,…

Just Desserts: This Is the Greatest Show Mount Pleasant, Iowa: February 5, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University will host the annual Just Desserts music department fundraiser on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in the University Chapel at 7pm. Titled This is the Greatest Show, it will feature acts of every nature including musicians, dancers, comedians. Accompanying…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: January 31, 2019 – Students in Iowa now have more opportunities to pursue a degree and career in athletic training thanks to a new strategic partnership between Iowa Wesleyan University (IW) and Culver-Stockton College (C-SC). The partnership will allow IW’s students who major in biology or exercise science to pursue the master…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: January 25, 2019 – In coordination with Black History Month, Iowa Wesleyan’s Criminal Justice department along with the IW Melanin Appreciation Club, is introducing a panel of black professionals on February 4, 2019, at 7 pm in the Social Hall of Iowa Wesleyan University’s Howe Student Activity Center. “IW is a growing…

Mount Pleasant, IA – January 25, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University Director of Athletics, Derek Zander announced this morning that Aleksandra Popovic will serve as the interim head volleyball coach. She will oversee the recruiting and spring season while a national search for a head coach is being conducted. “We are happy to have Coach…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: January 15, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University is honored to be ranked in the top one-third nationwide for the 2019 Best Online Undergraduate Programs by U. S. News and World Report. IW’s national rank for online programs increased by 100 positions from 2018. Iowa Wesleyan is also ranked second for Best Online…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: January 11, 2019 – Iowa Wesleyan University will host the annual MLK Celebration on January 22, 2019 at 7:00 pm in University Chapel with Empowerment Network president Willie Barney giving the keynote. Barney, leads the Empowerment Network group to collectively improve the quality of life for African-Americans. For over 22 years, Barney…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: January 7, 2019 Iowa Wesleyan University will host a Regional “Town Hall” Meeting on Wednesday, January 9 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Social Hall of the Howe Student Activity Center on campus. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an update to the Mount Pleasant community and the Southeast Iowa region…

Iowa Wesleyan University is celebrating student success with the 2018 Fall Dean’s List. Students exemplifying academic excellence represent the United States and countries abroad. Criteria to be a part of the Dean’s List include degree-seeking students taking 12 or more hours per semester with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. To enroll in…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa – December 17, 2018 – The Iowa Wesleyan athletic department has agreed to enter a long term agreement with Adidas as the sole provider of Tiger athletics apparel.  The announcement came this afternoon by Iowa Wesleyan Athletic Director, Derek Zander. “We are eager to make the jump to Adidas because of their…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: December 6, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University held its December 2018 Graduation Ceremony honoring undergraduate students at 2 p.m. today in University Chapel on Iowa Wesleyan’s campus.    The University celebrated the graduation of 29 students.  During the ceremony, bachelor of arts, bachelor of science and bachelor of science in nursing degrees were…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa – December 3, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan has named Chris Creal as the Head Cross Country and Track and Field, which was announced today by Derek Zander, Director of Athletics at IW. The addition of track and field is another key piece of the Athletic Department’s Strategic Vision, “Committing to Excellence.” “I…

Mount Pleasant, Iowa – November 20, 2018 – Iowa Wesleyan University is committed to supporting our military, both active and retired, through a scholarship program that includes tuition discounts and incentives to enroll. Announced today by Iowa Wesleyan University Provost, Dr. DeWayne Frazier, “Starting in January 2019, this important and comprehensive scholarship program will provide active…

MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (Nov. 15, 2018) – Iowa Wesleyan University’s Board of Trustees voted to move forward, continuing operations at the university after required funding was secured through support from alumni, friends, and community, and collaboration with the USDA Rural Development. “We are very happy to continue the mission of Iowa Wesleyan, which is to…

November 14, 2018 – Celebrate the holiday season and Christmas with Iowa Wesleyan University for two performances of Arise, Shine! A Service of Lessons & Carols. The program will feature more than 140 musicians including The Iowa Wesleyan Choir, Primae Voces, The Mount Pleasant Chorale, The SEISO Chamber Orchestra, A Capella Women’s Ensemble of Mt.…

MOUNT PLEASANT, IA – Today, the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance sent letters to the Iowa Wesleyan University Board of Trustees encouraging them to keep the University open and pledged financial support to the institution. “Iowa Wesleyan University’s economic impact of $55.1 million is vital to our economy and more than 150 jobs affiliated with…

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…

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…

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. …

In a partnership with Iowa Wesleyan University’s Dr. Kathy Schmidt (Teacher Education) and Van Allen Elementary, 3rd and 4th graders built telescopes using kits provided by the Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, WI. The students then learned to use their telescopes at a “Star Party” held on the Iowa Wesleyan campus. Thank you to Kare…

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,…

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…

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…

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 joined African-Americans in using their musical voice as a catalyst in demanding change…

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…

Dr. Becky Beckner, Chair of the Education Division, and two elementary education students attended the 3rd Annual Emerging Educators Conference: New Year’s Resolutions for Effective Educators on January 22, 2018 at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. Students attended sessions on ethics in education, classroom management, the Iowa Teaching Standards, and 21st century skills as characteristics…

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…

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…

Athletic Department Vision 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…

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 a…

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…

Third Annual Outing 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…

Iowa Wesleyan University Celebrates Commencement Baccalaureate Service IW Commencement Iowa Wesleyan University held its commencement ceremony honoring graduates on May 6. Fifty-nine graduates received their degrees and honorary awards were presented to an esteemed Ambassador, Professor, student, and staff member. The Carol J. Nemitz Award, which recognizes a valued staff member, was presented to Bob…

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,…

Iowa Wesleyan University Hall of Fame 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…

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…

Tiger Athletics Boldly Enhances Brand 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…

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.…

Nursing Award 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 the advancement of the IW nursing program. This Hall of Fame has been made possible through the…

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…

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…

Higher Ed Conference 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…

2017 Hall of Fame 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…

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…

Get Excited About Cupcakes! 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…

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…

Hall of Fame Athletes 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…

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…

Let The Festivities Begin 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…

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…

Students From Pakistan 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…

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 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…

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…

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…

An exciting new era is here for Iowa Wesleyan.

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…

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…

Eleven new teachers join the Fort Madison Community School District for the 2016-17 school year which began today. The district has a total of 145 faculty, which includes the 11 newcomers. “Fort Madison Community School District is very proud and privileged to have the new staff that were hired for 2016-17 school year,” said Erin…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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,…

“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,…

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…

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.…

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…