Western Illinois University will celebrate the International Day of Peace at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the University Union Lamoine Room. The International Day of Peace, also known as Peace Day, is observed worldwide each year in September. Established in 1981 by a unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date […]
A new fund in the Western Illinois University Foundation is providing essential financial support for student retention activities. The Leatherneck Retention Fund expands the reach of the important work occurring campus-wide in Student Success and Academic Affairs, assisting students in establishing their roots at WIU and persisting through to graduation. The Leatherneck Retention Fund provides […]
MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois University Associate Agricultural Research Technician Brent Heaton has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for September 2020. Heaton was hired in June 1999 and had his classification changed to assistant agricultural research technician in April 2010. He audited to his current position in […]
Join WQPT on September 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for a screening of excerpts from the film, A Reason to Live, and an engaging panel discussion about suicide prevention and mental wellness. Every day, 20 young people die by suicide in the United States. A Reason to Live, is a powerful documentary on teen and […]
The Western Illinois University Autism Center of Excellence has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation. This significant investment from the Tracy Family Foundation will expand the WIU Autism Center of Excellence (WACE)’s staff to better support families in the west central Illinois region. WACE provides no-fee autism evaluations for children up […]
Join WQPT on September 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for a screening of excerpts from the film, A Reason to Live, and an engaging panel discussion about suicide prevention and mental wellness. Every day, 20 young people die by suicide in the United States. A Reason to Live, is a powerful documentary on teen and […]
Please join us this Tuesday, September 3rd for the annual ‘State of the Schools’ address. Our Superintendent, Dr. Sharon Williams will recap the 2023-24 school year, and preview what to expect in 2024-25 and beyond!
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Esports teams are actively recruiting new members to join the competition. “Esports is a great opportunity to meet new friends, have fun and represent the University against teams across the country,” WIU-QC Student Services Director Curtis Williams said. The teams include: Valorant Rocket League Fortnite NBA2K Street […]
The Western Illinois University Libraries and University Counseling Center (UCC) are collaborating to bring therapy dogs to Malpass Library monthly throughout the Fall 2024 semester. The initiative is part of the UCC Wellness Wednesday series, which is an effort to help students manage their stress and to promote healthy habits. Therapy dogs will be available […]
The NAACP chapter hosted its most recent Community Conversation on August 1st, 2024 at the Grace City Church in Rock Island. The community conversations are a way for the Rock Island-Milan community to meet RIMSD board members, and learn more about the district and education in general. The guest speaker was RIMSD #41 Board of […]
