The Campaign Story
Discover the legacy we are building on, the future we are preparing for, and why this moment matters.
A defining moment for Illinois Wesleyan
Honor the Past, Shape the Future is a $200 million investment in the people, programs, opportunities, and places that will move Illinois Wesleyan forward.
THE CAMPAIGN
We are not preserving a memory. We are funding a method.
For generations, Illinois Wesleyan has prepared students for more than a career. It has prepared them to think deeply, act with purpose, adapt with confidence, and make meaningful contributions wherever life takes them.
That kind of education has never mattered more.
This campaign is our opportunity to protect what is enduring about Illinois Wesleyan while investing boldly in what students need next. Together, we will make an IWU education accessible to more talented students, support the faculty and academic experiences that distinguish the University, and strengthen the campus spaces where learning and community come to life.
Message from Leadership
Hear why University leaders believe this campaign is essential to Illinois Wesleyan's future.
Campaign Leadership
Meet the alumni, trustees, and friends helping guide Honor the Past, Shape the Future.
CAMPAIGN GOAL
$200M
Invested in the students, faculty, programs, and places that will define the next era of Illinois Wesleyan.