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Western Illinois Libraries and UCC to Host Therapy Dogs for Fall 2024 Semester

Western Illinois Libraries and UCC to Host Therapy Dogs for Fall 2024 Semester

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 […]

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Western Illinois University Block Party Welcomes Back Students

Western Illinois University Block Party Welcomes Back Students

Western Illinois University is partnering with the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Macomb, Spoon River College and the Macomb School District to host the Downtown Block Party from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, in Chandler Park, just north of the Macomb Square. The event will offer new and existing WIU students the opportunity […]

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Quad Cities Community Foundation Grants WIU To Develop Bilingual Early Learning Spot

Quad Cities Community Foundation Grants WIU To Develop Bilingual Early Learning Spot

QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation has granted a total of $57,218 to Western Illinois University to support and develop Rocky’s Play Space, a bilingual early learning and family empowerment lab site opening this year in Moline. “Rocky’s Play Space represents the power of partnership and collaboration,” said Sue Hafkemeyer, the Community […]

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Western Illinois University Athletics Celebrates Olympic Connections

Western Illinois University Athletics Celebrates Olympic Connections

With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games officially kicking off, Leatherneck Athletics is proud to celebrate a rich history of connections to the Olympic Games. Leatherneck  student-athletes and coaches have left a significant mark on the global sports stage throughout the years, from track and field to basketball to excellence in athletic training, WIU Athletics has […]

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Western Illinois Summer Camp Shows Off Opportunities for Rural Students

Western Illinois Summer Camp Shows Off Opportunities for Rural Students

Underserved youth were given an opportunity to develop their interest in enrolling in higher education at Western Illinois University in mid-July. High school students from school districts in Peoria, Monmouth, Beardstown and Macomb attended the Addressing Equity Gaps Among Rural Students summer camp at WIU, a project funded by the Department of Education’s Rural Postsecondary […]

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Western Illinois Offering Online Master of Arts in Sociology

Western Illinois Offering Online Master of Arts in Sociology

The Western Illinois University Sociology department is expanding its reach by introducing a new online program. Starting this Fall 2024 semester, WIU will offer an online Master of Arts program in Sociology, which will mirror the current in-person program. The program will have three exit options: thesis, internship and non-thesis. The program will allow for […]

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Moline's Heidi Lung Receives IMA Leadership Award '24

Moline’s Heidi Lung Receives IMA Leadership Award ’24

MOLINE, IL – – Heidi Lung, Director of the Museum Studies Graduate Program at Western Illinois University, has been named one of the recipients of the Iowa Museum Association (IMA) Leadership Award for 2024. The IMA Leadership Award honors exceptional contributions to the museum field through visionary leadership. “Heidi’s vision, experience, and expertise have greatly […]

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Western Illinois University's Goldfarb Center Topping Out Celebrated

Western Illinois University’s Goldfarb Center Topping Out Celebrated

Construction on the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) reached a new milestone today, as the final structural beam was raised into place earlier this morning. The occasion marks the completion of the Goldfarb Center’s frame. The significant milestone was celebrated with a “Topping Out” ceremony led by Executive Vice President of Operations at River […]

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