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Tate Archives & Special Collections celebrates 175 years of history at Illinois Wesleyan University with this digital exhibit of curated materials from the University Archives. The selected objects provide small glimpses of key moments across our 175-year history. Explore the sections below to learn more about specific aspects of IWU history through digital storytelling supported by archival objects.

This exhibit was developed by University Archivist Liz Bloodworth and archives volunteer Erin Jochum.

An Age of Improvement: The Founding of Illinois Wesleyan University
An Age of Improvement: The Founding of Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington Grown: IWU Buildings and Grounds
Bloomington Grown: IWU Buildings and Grounds
Titan Green Over Everything: A Look at IWU Traditions
Titan Green Over Everything: A Look at IWU Traditions
Do Well, Do Good: Student Involvement at IWU
Do Well, Do Good: Student Involvement at IWU
From the Green and White to the Titans: Athletics at Illinois Wesleyan
From the Green and White to the Titans: Athletics at Illinois Wesleyan
Knowledge and Wisdom: A Liberal Arts Curriculum
A Campus in Wartime: Experiences of the IWU Community
A Campus in Wartime: Experiences of the IWU Community
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