Great Experiences

Undergraduate Research Shines at Illinois Wesleyan Conference

A record number of students showcased scholarly and creative work from a variety of disciplines at the annual John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference, reflecting the values of liberal arts, research, and student-faculty collaboration at Illinois Wesleyan.

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Great Outcomes

Bates Fulbright group sets a record

A top producer of students receiving Fulbright U.S. Student Grants, Bates College this month will graduate 10 such students — a record number for the college.

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What Are the Liberal Arts?

Higher education is ubiquitous in American life – it has a rich and distinguished history practiced by hundreds of intellectually and educationally dynamic institutions across the nation.

But what makes the experience at liberal arts institutions unique? The answer is simple: we provide extensive, personal interaction between faculty, students, and staff, creating a close community of serious discourse that fosters the lifelong growth and success of graduates.

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By the Numbers

Graduates of the 130 liberal arts colleges that make up the Annapolis Group are substantially more likely to say they benefited from high-quality, teaching oriented faculty than graduates of other types of institutions, according to a 2011 study.


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