Western Illinois University is proud to announce that the WIU School of Music has been ranked in the Top 100 Best Colleges for Music in America by Niche for 2025, placing WIU among the nation’s leading music programs. WIU achieved an impressive ranking at No. 93, surpassing many of its top competitors. WIU stands out […]
Tomorrow, Congressman Eric Sorensen will cast his ballot in the 2024 election at Western Illinois University’s Quad Cities campus in Moline. Media are invited to attend, and Sorensen will be made available for questions. Sorensen, a former Quad Cities meteorologist, is running for reelection to represent Illinois’ 17th District in Congress – one of the […]
Moline, Illinois – Cirque du Soleil announces its return to Moline with CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice and has toured to over 135 cities in countries around the globe. CRYSTAL will make its Moline debut at Vibrant Arena at The Mark (1201 River Drive, Moline) from February […]
As part of National Transfer Student Week, Western Illinois University is proud to share the inspiring transfer journey of Baylee Palmer, who joined the Leatherneck community in the fall of 2022. Palmer transferred from Black Hawk Community College in Moline and chose WIU to pursue a major in Forensic Chemistry. “I was looking for forensic […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University’s Kappa Sigma Chapter has earned the 2023-2024 National Phi Alpha Chapter Service Award, recognizing the chapter’s outstanding service and commitment to the community. As a result of this achievement, the chapter has been invited to present a poster presentation on their service activities at the Council on Social […]
Get ready for a paws-itively fun time at the Paint Your Pet Howliday Pawty for QCAWC, hosted by Create Quad Cities Powered By Paint Nite on Friday, November 1st at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom! Paint a pre-sketched 16×20 canvas of your beloved pet! Feel free to give your pet a festive touch with holiday flair—like a […]
“A Taste of Ghana” will highlight Western Illinois University’s Phi Beta Delta’s (PBD) annual scholarship fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Campus Students for Christ House, 1545 Riverview Drive in Macomb. In addition to a meal of authentic Ghanaian cuisine, there will be a presentation on Ghanaian culture, Ghanaian entertainment and a […]
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) sent a letter to Deere & Company’s leadership demanding answers regarding their recently announced round of layoffs. “I write to express my deep concern with the continued rounds of layoffs that have impacted more than 2,000 workers this year alone,” Sorensen wrote in the letter. “These losses hit our Quad Cities community […]
WQPT PBS is hosting their 2024 Imagination Station for kids on Saturday, October 19th. “We are looking forward to sharing Imagination Station with our community again this year!”, said Melissa Gravert, Director of Educational Outreach at WQPT PBS. The FREE family-friendly event takes place on the campus of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois. […]
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen, running for reelection in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, joined Rock Island County farmers to accept an official endorsement from the Illinois Farm Bureau’s political action committee, ACTIVATOR. “For over 20 years as a meteorologist, I worked to protect family farmers from dangerous storms—now, I’m fighting to protect their livelihoods in Congress,” said Sorensen. “I’m honored […]
