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Indiana Wesleyan University Receives Lilly Endowment Grant to Strengthen College Access Programs Across Indiana

April 30, 2026

History Professor brings research on Martin Luther and American identity to America 250 panel

April 23, 2026

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Taylor Frymier
May 04, 2026

Purpose in Pursuit: Military-Affiliated Graduate Student Models What is Possible

For most people, managing a demanding career is a full-time endeavor. For Master Sgt. Adam M. Hoffman, it’s the backdrop against which he advances his education. Balancing a distinguished Air Force career, a global cybersecurity role, and a relentless pursuit of academic excellence, all on mission for something greater, is simply a matter of purpose for Hoffman.

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3 women enacting a scene from the silent sky theatre production

Stiner Richey
May 01, 2026

Reaching for the Stars: A Senior Project Rooted in Courage and Hope

Simmonds, a senior theatre major on IWU’s Marion campus, was the director of “Silent Sky,” a play based on the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt.

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Charlie Alcock
April 30, 2026

A Moment of Surrender: FUSION 2026 Recap

FUSION 2026 was marked by powerful moments of transformation, meaningful engagement, and significant institutional impact. While the accompanying photos offer a glimpse into the experience, they only begin to reflect the depth of what took place.

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Taylor Frymier
April 28, 2026

Pearl industry pioneer Shari Turpin chosen as Indiana Wesleyan University’s 2026 Spring Commencement ceremony speaker

IWU has announced that Shari Turpin, founder and designer of the internationally acclaimed luxury jewelry brand Pearls by Shari, will serve as the featured speaker for the university's commencement ceremony on May 2, 2026.

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Students perform a scene from Little Women: The Broadway Musical at IWU, with the March sisters gathered closely on a couch reading a letter in a warmly lit stage setting.

Annie Seboe
April 24, 2026

Stepping Into the Pages of Little Women

The adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March in the beloved classic Little Women have engaged readers for over 150 years, weaving together family, friendship, personal growth, and the pursuit of independence.

IWU Community

Byzantine-style icon by Brian Whirledge illustrating the Last Supper, with Christ seated at the center of a long table surrounded by His disciples.

Taylor Frymier
April 23, 2026

The Gospel in Color: IWU Alumnus and Iconographer Reflects on Sacred Images

IWU alumnus Brian Whirledge blends faith and artistry through Byzantine iconography, creating sacred images that serve as visual prayers and invite deeper engagement in Christian worship.

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Annie Seboe
April 20, 2026

Seeing the Unseen: Christian Imagination in Mathematics

When Francis Su, Ph.D., looks at the world around him, he sees more than trees, clouds, and stars. The Benediktsson-Karwa professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd College sees invisible laws and mathematical structures that shape all we see, all pointing to a beauty that many experience as divine.

IWU Community

Promotional image for The Story of Everything documentary featuring a large radio telescope dish under a starry sky, with the title in bold text and the words “In theaters April 30 only.”

Taylor Frymier
April 17, 2026

The Story of Everything: New Film Exploring the Science, Origins, and Existence of God Reflects the Heart of STEM at IWU

Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is helping bring attention to an important upcoming documentary film, The Story of Everything, which will be shown in theaters nationwide from April 30 through May 6.

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