The Argus wins big at ICPA conference
On Feb. 20, 2026, three members of The Argus staff, alongside faculty advisor Professor James Plath, attended the Illinois College Press Association conference in Chicago. Schools from all around Illinois attended the two-day conference, which included educational materials regarding the process of editing and creating physical and digital content, critiques for newspapers and websites, and networking opportunities.
On Feb. 21, the ICPA presented awards in over thirty categories in open and divisional categories. Competing in Division D (schools with fewer than 2,300 students), The Argus took home 16 awards, including the two most prestigious awards for Division D, General Excellence (Print) and the Sweepstakes award, which is awarded to the school that gets the most awards on a weighted-average basis.
This is the Argus’ second consecutive time winning general excellence as well. The 16 award mark ties the ’25-26 staff for the third most awards earned in a single year.
The Titans dominate three CCIW championships in one day
The busy winter season for men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams culminated in one crazy weekend where the Shirk Center hosted two College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin conference championships and the Titans traveled to compete in a third.
Starting on the road in Carroll, the women’s basketball team battled through a thrilling overtime matchup to win their second consecutive conference title.
Meanwhile, back in Bloomington, the men’s basketball team came back from a lead as large as 19 to win their second consecutive conference title, also in overtime. And just outside Dennie Bridges Court, the track and field teams were claiming their own victories, with the team claiming eight event victories and a third-place finish for the conference meet.
Spring Career Fair
Illinois Wesleyan University hosted the Spring 2026 Job & Internship Fair on March 4, 2026. Held at the Shirk Center, the career fair had over 75 employers attending across multiple disciplines, including finance, nursing, and public service. Students were able to get professional headshots taken and take home an abundance of goodies, including pens, stress balls, candy and more from employers’ tables.
International Corner with English alumna Natalie Lalagos
Alumna Natalie Lalagos ‘12 spoke with students on March 5, 2026, as part of the International Corner series from the Center for the Humanities. Lalagos discussed her experience working with the Transformative Translations program. The nonprofit initiative empowers Hawaii students to develop translation skills through various programs, including dual credit coursework and paid, mentored internships. Students also enjoyed authentic Hawaiian snacks.
