Cornell supports Iowa Wesleyan students

April 11, 2023

Following the news of Iowa Wesleyan’s closing, Cornell College is stepping up to provide financial support to its students.

Sharon Grice and Senior Admission Representative Ryan Wiley at a table with a Cornell College tablecloth
Transfer Coordinator Sharon Grice and Senior Admission Representative Ryan Wiley at Iowa Wesleyan’s transfer fair on April 10.

“It’s unfortunate to hear the news of Iowa Wesleyan closing,” said Cornell’s Vice President for Enrollment Management Wendy Beckemeyer. “Iowa is our home and we are committed to helping Iowa students stay in our state and welcoming students from other states and countries as this closure takes place. We look forward to meeting with students and helping to create a smooth transition to our campus.”

Cornell was included in media coverage about the closing and the actions the college took to support Iowa Wesleyan students, including on KCRG, The (Cedar Rapids) Gazette, News-Press Now, and many others.

The admissions team, including Transfer Coordinator Sharon Grice and Senior Admission Representative Ryan Wiley, have made several trips to Mount Pleasant, home of Iowa Wesleyan, to talk with students about transferring to Cornell and to answer questions about One Course At A Time.