Western Illinois University’s Livestock Judging Team recently showcased their talent and expertise at the American Royal event in Kansas City, MO, bringing home a remarkable fifth place finish in a fiercely competitive field. The team’s outstanding performance has also secured them a solid fifth place ranking in the Collegiate Judging Rankings, a reflection of their […]
Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful day to gather with your family and friends, it can also bring hazards for your pets. Keep your fest on the table, not under it. It’s not a good idea to share human food with your pets. Too many people can be stressful to your pets. Be sure they have […]
Western Illinois University kicked off Military Appreciation week by hosting the 13th annual Fallen Soldiers 5K, on Saturday, Nov. 2. This year’s event drew in more than 450 participants and raised more than $22,000 for student scholarships. Isaac Jones of Table Grove finished first with an impressive time of 16:37. Meg Simmons, a freshman Agricultural […]
It’s time to help out in the fight against hunger! Please click the link below and consider donating to RIHS’ cause for this year’s Student Hunger Drive! Nonperishable food items can be dropped off at the high school. https://riverbendfoodbank.org/shd/rock-island/
Hey Rock Island 8TH-12TH GRADERS! Need help getting your class schedule together? What about post-graduation resources? Assistance transitioning to high school from junior high? We’ve got it all and more covered for you at our Course & Activity Showcase Night! Scan the QR Code below for more details.
During the annual Town & Gown celebration in October, Larry T. Balsamo, WIU Department of History Chairperson Emeritus, was named the 2024 Honorary Alumnus and Jock Hedblade, Executive Director of Macomb Convention and Visitors Bureau, was named the 2024 Town & Gown Award recipient in recognition of their service to WIU and the Macomb community. […]
Western Illinois University’s “Leathernecks Take Over Chicago” tour will be held in mid-November with a week-long series of events for alumni and friends. WIU will host six events between Nov. 18-23, in different suburbs throughout the Chicagoland area, culminating with a downtown social during the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. WIU Alumni Santa `93 and […]
Tara Feld, associate dean of the Western Illinois University College of Business and Technology (CBT), has been named interim dean of the College, effective Nov. 1. Feld has served as associate dean and Master of Business Administration (MBA) director for the CBT since 2019. As associate dean, Feld’s responsibilities include oversight of college-wide curriculum management and assessment activities; […]
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 […]
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 […]
