Wesleyan University Magazine

2023 Summer IssueJune 15, 2023June 15, 2023

In Brief: Exciting news, scholarship, and announcements from around campus

Beginning in fall 2023, a new scholarship program will offer a group of exceptional students from Africa the opportunity to join the Wesleyan community. The newly announced Wesleyan African Scholars …

2023 Summer IssueJune 15, 2023June 15, 2023

Letters to the Editor

In the absence of any Letters to the Editor for this issue, we turned to ChatGPT for a humorous look at the AI versi…

2023 Spring IssueJune 13, 2023June 13, 2023

In “Massive Power Ball,” Karen Xu ’22 explores intersection of sports and politics

“Fire Up” (2022), a work by Karen Xu ’22 from her exhibition "Massive Power Ball." Photo by Mark Brendel of Perceptions…

2023 Spring IssueFebruary 26, 2023February 27, 2023

A Brain for Alzheimer’s

A biochemist with a self-described “neuroscience problem,” Professor Alison O’Neil is combating Alzheimer’s with a nove…

2023 Spring IssueFebruary 26, 2023February 27, 2023

Love + Fury

With her new work-in-progress musical, You’re Having Too Much Fun So We’re Gonna Have to Kill You, Wesleyan artist-in-r…

2023 Spring IssueFebruary 26, 2023February 27, 2023

Mentoring the Next Generation of Scientists

Dr. Shonni Silverberg ’76 is helping broaden the science pipeline and expand access for those who want to pursue career…

2023 Spring IssueFebruary 24, 2023April 14, 2023

Envisioning Environmental Change

Throughout 43 years of marriage, Essel ’66 and Menakka Bailey have been partners in life and in philanthropy, championi…

2023 Spring IssueFebruary 24, 2023February 27, 2023

On the Cover: Golden Elegance Series 2.0 by Susie Sharpe ’84

Golden Elegance Series 2.0, December 2022. Acrylic/mixed media, 12x12”. “Because I see a lot of human sufferin…

2023 Spring IssueFebruary 24, 2023February 27, 2023

President’s Letter: Pragmatic Liberal Education

Colleges and universities in the United States come in many forms, but one of their most distinctive elements is pragmatic liberal education. This form of learning—no matter what you are studying—combines the acquis…

2023 Spring IssueFebruary 24, 2023February 27, 2023

Editor’s Note: The Best of Both Worlds

After the heady launch of our new digital-only issue in fall 2022, I must admit that there is a certain comfort in returning to print for this issue. As with everything, there are pros and cons to be considered in any n…