October 28th, 2024
Moline
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 […]
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October 22nd, 2024
Moline
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University’s Kappa Sigma Chapter has earned the 2023-2024 National Phi Alpha Chapter Service Award, recognizing the chapter’s outstanding service and commitment to the community. As a result of this achievement, the chapter has been invited to present a poster presentation on their service activities at the Council on Social […]
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October 21st, 2024
Moline
“A Taste of Ghana” will highlight Western Illinois University’s Phi Beta Delta’s (PBD) annual scholarship fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Campus Students for Christ House, 1545 Riverview Drive in Macomb. In addition to a meal of authentic Ghanaian cuisine, there will be a presentation on Ghanaian culture, Ghanaian entertainment and a […]
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October 14th, 2024
Moline
The Alpha Tau Chapter of Western Illinois University’s Alpha Gamma Rho (AGR) Fraternity will host the 32nd annual Smokin’ Hog philanthropy event Saturday, Oct. 19 at the fraternity house, located at 1010 N. Lafayette St. in Macomb. The annual, family-friendly fundraising event raises money to distribute back to community organizations. Last year, AGR was able […]
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October 8th, 2024
Moline
The Western Illinois University Autism Center of Excellence (WACE) was recently announced as a recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri. WIU Speech Pathology and Audiology Instructor and WACE Co-Coordinator Nicole Pierson attended the Community Foundation’s awards presentation on Tuesday, August 13. “The Community Foundation works […]
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October 2nd, 2024
Moline
Western Illinois University Athletics has been selected to receive an NCAA Accelerating Academic Success Program (AASP) Grant of nearly $90,000. These competitive grants are awarded to assist schools in creating programs and systems to enhance the academic success and holistic experience of student-athletes. WIU student-athletes’ retention and graduation rates, a year-long holistic review of athletics’ […]
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October 1st, 2024
Moline
Western Illinois University students are invited to attend the next “Conversations with Cabinet” Student Town Hall from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the University Union Capitol Room. Interim President Mindrup and other members of the WIU leadership team will be present to discuss key focuses for the semester and address questions from students. Students […]
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September 30th, 2024
Moline
Western Illinois University and Joliet Junior College (JJC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer a Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP). The program provides a clear pathway for JJC students to transfer to WIU, meeting all current admissions requirements at the time of application. The agreement ensures that JJC students with an Associate of […]
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September 29th, 2024
Moline
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 […]
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September 26th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Jazz Studio Orchestra (JSO) Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The JSO is under the direction of Whitney Ashe, WIU Director of Jazz Studies. This performance is open free for general audience seating […]
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