The board recognized 65 students who have maintained a 3.5 GPA or above for 6 semesters. At the Board of Education meeting on August 10, 65 Rock Island High School seniors were honored as Charles O. Austin Jr. Scholars. The students were presented with certificates of recognition for completing six semesters of study and earning […]
The Western Illinois University Office of Justice, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (JIDE) is proud to host the inaugural National Day of Racial Healing Tuesday, Jan. 16 following Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Aligned with the national observance, this day aims to foster a collective commitment to racial equity, justice and understanding. Multiple events will be […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University has named Cassandra Standberry executive director of Human Resources and Title IX coordinator, effective Dec. 23. Standberry has served as the interim executive director of Human Resources and Title IX coordinator since August 2023. In her permanent position at WIU, she will also oversee the Office of Equal […]
A Washington Jr. High student got to have her wish come true! Markelah Hicks suffers from diabetes and wanted to meet a princess so the staff at WJHS made it happen! They reached out to Miss Iowa, Alysa Goethe and she stopped by the school. Miss Iowa who also suffers from diabetes shared her story […]
Rock Island High School’s Cultural Club got together to have a Thanksgiving Feast. Students brought food from their cultures to share. Some meals included were Baozi from Thailand, Pan Ducles (Mexican desserts), Arabic pickles, curry dishes, and a lot more! Mr. Mwaga also made a Ugali soup from Kenya. It was a great way to […]
The Western Illinois University Office of Justice, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (JIDE) and the Anti-Racism Task Force will host multiple town hall meetings for University faculty, staff, students and the community in September. The JIDE office is responsible for strengthening and advancing the University’s commitment to being a just, inclusive, diverse and equitable institution. The […]
De’Viann Titus-Porter, or ‘TP’ to his many friends, is a graduating senior at St. Ambrose University and football player. TP is also a graduate of North High School! Over the past school year, TP served as a mentor at Wilson Elementary School and today the school threw an event called ‘Bee the Difference’ featuring SAU […]
De Viann Titus-Porter, a St. Ambrose football player and senior who graduated from North High School, has organized an event with St. Ambrose athletics at Wilson Elementary to motivate students. De Viann has been volunteering with Wilson Elementary since February 1st and has volunteered close to 300 hours. His teammates have also joined him, making […]
It is not debatable, when it comes to the Olympic styles of wrestling, Illinois is the absolute best. This makes the Illinois Freestyle State Tournament among the toughest in the Nation. Today 5 Rocks competed, and while Antonio Parker, Amare Overton (top 8 finish), Steven Marquez (top 6 finish), and Andrew Marquez (top 6 finish) […]
Western Illinois University has celebrated Minority Health Month in April since 2006. The national theme this year is, “Better Health Through Better Understanding.” This year’s theme focuses on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority and AI/AN communities by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information and resources. When patients are […]
