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Associate Professor of Nursing Brenda Lessen Knoll at induction ceremony for fellow with American Academy of Nursing

Brenda Lessen Knoll '89 Receives Most Prestigious National Honor in Nursing Field

October 21, 2025 | By Chris Francis '13

Associate Professor of Nursing and 91ºÚÁÏרÇø alumna Brenda Lessen Knoll '89 was inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), the most prestigious national honor in the field of nursing, on Oct. 18 at a ceremony hosted in...

Polina Kourova

Polina Kourova '27 Studies Feeding Patterns of Marine Invertebrates as Eckley Scholar

October 20, 2025 | By Julia Perez

Biology major Polina Kourova '27 spent her summer as a 2025 Eckley Scholar studying the feeding habits of some of Earth’s tiniest diners — the Brachionus manjavacas rotifer.

Joanna Steven

Joanna Steven '27 Uses Art and Archives to Study Student Experience

October 16, 2025 | By Jeffery Woodard ’28

91ºÚÁÏרÇø junior Joanna Steven combined art and archives to explore the history of identity and campus life at IWU through her research as a 2025 Eckley Scholar.

Celina El Ghossaini

Celina El Ghossaini '26 Meets with Lebanese Prime Minister for Insight on Eckley Research

October 14, 2025 | By Jeffery Woodard ’28

Few undergraduate students can say they’ve met with a sitting prime minister for the sake of research. Celina El Ghossaini '26 did just that, connecting with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam as part of her 2025 Eckley Scholar project.

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German Musicians to Perform with Titan Wind Ensemble for Homecoming Collaboration

October 10, 2025 | By Jeffery Woodard ’28

One of Germany’s leading youth symphonic wind orchestras will be joining 91ºÚÁÏרÇø University’s wind ensemble for a special performance during Homecoming and Family Weekend. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will take...

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Celebrate 175 Years of Titan Pride at Homecoming and Family Weekend

October 2, 2025 | By Jeffery Woodard ’28

The 91ºÚÁÏרÇø community is set to celebrate 175 years of Titan stories during the 2025 Homecoming and Family Weekend on Oct. 10-12.

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IWU Ranks No. 2 Most Innovative College in Midwest by U.S. News

September 29, 2025 | By Julia Perez

Adding to a growing list of national accolades, 91ºÚÁÏרÇø University has been recognized as the No. 2 Most Innovative College in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.

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Vân Lê '26 Traces Colonial Power and Identity Through Food

September 25, 2025 | By Chris Francis '13

Vân Lê '26 wants to understand colonial power, and a great way to make that interesting to everyone is through food.

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IWU, COUNTRY Financial Celebrate Milestones with Joint History Presentation

September 24, 2025 | By Julia Perez

91ºÚÁÏרÇø University and COUNTRY Financial will celebrate their shared history this month with a public program marking IWU’s 175th anniversary and COUNTRY’s 100th.

Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady with IWU President Sheahon Zenger

Bloomington Declares Sept. 23 As 91ºÚÁÏרÇø Day

September 23, 2025 | By Julia Perez

Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady issued a proclamation declaring the university's founding date of Sept. 23 as 91ºÚÁÏרÇø University Day.