The Rock Island Rocks battled today at the Bob Lueders invite in Clinton, IA against top ranked wrestlers from IL, IA, and WI. The team took 7th out of 21 and individual placers were Mauricio Parker (4th), Truth Vesey (2nd), Merrick Stockwell (5th), Daniel McGhee (1st), Temar Hudson (7th), Antonio Parker (6th), Amare Overton (1st), […]
Three Western Illinois University students were honored on December 4 by GoWest/McDonough County Transit for their work as GoWest security officers. • Officer Alexander Betinis, a freshman Biology Science major, of Maywood, IL, received the Guard of Semester award and was promoted to corporal. • Officer Ian Thomas, a freshman Forensics Chemistry major, of Dixon, […]
ROCK ISLAND MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 41 HAS NAMED ITS COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE MONTH! Congratulations to the 2 Rivers YMCA-Nourish Programs for being chosen as the winner for November! Their nomination stated, “The service that they provide to us benefits not only the district, but more importantly the students, families, and the larger community. We […]
Western Illinois University Agriculture (Ag) Office Manager and Account Technician Barbara Woolam has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Year for 2023. Woolam started at WIU in May 2000 as a Facilities Management, Building Services secretary. Over the years, she demonstrated exceptional dedication and work ethic, leading to a […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – In anticipation of forecasted snow and high winds, Western Illinois University’s Macomb and Quad Cities campuses are under a winter weather advisory Tuesday-Wednesday, Jan.9-10. During a weather advisory, the University will generally remain open, ensuring that campus buildings are accessible. However, it is the personal responsibility of faculty, staff and students to […]
Gray Matters is ready to launch the First Responders Gray Matters Chapter! Thank you Det. Michael Griffin from the Moline Police Department for being the first to step up and speak out about first responder mental health. You are an advocate for us and we are very grateful for your voice today. Thank you! Our […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – The Western Illinois University Libraries have introduced the Resident and Visiting Fellows Program in collaboration with the WIU Center for Undergraduate Research (CUR). This program invites both WIU faculty members and scholars from other universities to establish a formal partnership with WIU Libraries for a semester or summer, engaging in focused […]
Come join us at our booth at Bald Eagle Days Environmental Fair at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island Island, Illinois, January 5-7, 10am-5pm. Learn about Bald Eagles, visit more than 200 informative and vendor booths; watch the Birds of Prey shows; and take the Quad City Audubon Eagle Tours. We will have lots […]
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 — Eager to hit the ground running, Western Illinois football coach Joe Davis unveiled his first signing class on Wednesday with five new student-athletes signing their letters of intent to become Leathernecks. All five signees will be part of the Freshmen 2024 class in the fall. Among the first batch of new Leathernecks are […]
