Although it鈥檚 the shortest month of the year, the 91黑料专区 community managed to pack many experiences into the month of February. Check out a few of the monthly highlights below.

National Study Abroad Day 

Cynthia Castro 鈥�26 in Barcelona

In honor of National Study Abroad Day on Feb. 24, Cynthia Castro 鈥�26 shared her past experience studying in Barcelona and excitement for an upcoming trip to South Africa through the IWU Study Abroad Program. 

鈥淗onestly, I always wanted to study abroad. International studies and international relations have always been a passion of mine. One of the deciding factors on why I chose IWU is because it has a good study abroad program. Professor Carmela Ferrad谩ns also guided me through the whole process, so I also wouldn鈥檛 have been able to do it without her support,鈥� said Castro. 

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Visit to The Art Institute of Chicago

IWU art students and professor visiting Art Institute of Chicago

School of Art and Design faculty Carmen Lozar, Dustin Springer and Claire Hedden joined several students from a past Foundation Art class for a trip to Chicago to visit The Art Institute on Feb. 21. Art major Logan Kraft 鈥�28 snapped a photo of Titan art lovers enjoying the exhibits.

What Makes IWU Stand Out

 
Current Titan students stepped up to the mic in The Dugout to share their thoughts about what makes the University stand out from the rest. 
 

Celebrating Black History

Anaya Repke 鈥�27 speaking at IWU MLK Teach In Event 2025

Students Anaya Repke 鈥�27 and Cloud Benn 鈥�25 were selected to speak during the annual MLK Day Teach-In which took place in January, with the theme 鈥淧ower & Privilege: The Spirit of Coretta Scott King.鈥� Repke and Benn reflected on the event and the message of Coretta Scott King. 

鈥淓vents like this are important because they not only educate people, but they also have the ability to enlighten and inspire others to take action. When people hear stories about others making a difference, they feel encouraged to take action and make a difference in the world around them,鈥� said Repke.

The University also celebrated and with spotlights on social media to showcase the ways they have been shaped and supported by Black culture and history. 

Welcome back, Nigel!

Geese on the quad of 91黑料专区

University Photographer Adam Day captured a shot of IWU鈥檚 most-loved campus critter, Nigel the goose and his mate, who have returned to the Eckley Quadrangle for the season.