Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Integrative Sciences Scott Holmes received a $598,500 grant from the ...

“Dark Forest Theory” (DFT) states that civilizations hide in an effort to preserve themselves. If they were to come out of hiding, they’d risk falling into conflict and being destroyed by another ...

Founding CEO of Building Energy Exchange, Richard Yancey ’85, FAIA, LEED AP, will speak to his own journey—from passionate architect to creating a nonprofit organization on the frontier of ideas and ...

Wesleyan emphasizes student choice. The drive to explore freely and seek connections across courses generates the intellectual excitement that fuels learning over a lifetime. Our open curriculum ...

The Frank Center for Public Affairs is home to the Government Department, the College of Social Studies, and the Economics Department. Together, these programs foster rich dialogue, interdisciplinary ...

Astronomy Colloquia feature world experts presenting cutting-edge research on topics from protostars to black holes and beyond. These events expose students to current developments in the field, ...

Whatever you choose to study at Wesleyan, you won’t stand on the sidelines reading the outcomes of someone else’s work or relying on the pages of a textbook to tell you what you need to know. You will ...

Parents and other family members of Wesleyan students are part of our community too. We understand that you want to stay up-to-date with your student and the latest happenings at Wesleyan. We want to ...

The Wesleyan University Orchestra performs under the direction of Nadya Potemkina, Director of Private Lessons and Adjunct Associate Professor of Music and of Russian, East European, and Eurasian ...

Joining Wesleyan means becoming part of a worldwide community of scholars, artists, innovators, and leaders—all united by a commitment to positive change. Here, you’ll find a supportive network that ...

Working closely with a faculty advisor, our students choose what they study. Maybe it’s physics, poetry, and music video production. Students propose their academic plan to their faculty advisors and ...

Founded in 1831, Wesleyan University is a leading liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of Connecticut.