BLOOMINGTON, IL — Brooke Mason, a first-year student at Illinois Wesleyan University, has been named to the university’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester, recognizing her outstanding academic achievement.
Originally from Whitewater, Wisconsin, Mason is pursuing a major in Music Theatre and was among 812 students across 29 U.S. states and 27 countries to earn the distinction this spring.
To qualify for Illinois Wesleyan’s Dean’s List, students must earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher. A perfect 4.0 GPA reflects straight As across all coursework.
Academic Honor Highlights Commitment and Talent
Illinois Wesleyan’s Dean’s List is a formal recognition of both academic dedication and personal growth. For students in performance and arts-focused majors like Music Theatre, maintaining high academic standards while balancing intensive rehearsals and creative coursework is especially commendable.
This honor places Mason among the top-performing students in the university’s nationally respected liberal arts program and reflects her strong start to college life.
About Illinois Wesleyan University
Founded in 1850, Illinois Wesleyan University is located in Bloomington, IL, and is widely regarded as a highly selective liberal arts college. The university enrolls approximately 1,700 undergraduate students, offering a close-knit academic community and a range of interdisciplinary programs.
Illinois Wesleyan emphasizes broad, rigorous education that prepares students to navigate complex challenges with creativity, compassion, and confidence. Its alumni include accomplished artists, scholars, and civic leaders across the globe.
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Sources:
- Illinois Wesleyan University
- Spring 2025 Dean’s List Announcement
