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 […]
Western Illinois football coach Joe Davis announced a handful of updates to his coaching staff this week as the Leatherneck group continues to build toward the season opener at Northern Illinois on August 31. The most significant update is Caleb Bonner moving from graduate assistant to a full-time coaching position, taking over the outside linebacker […]
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 […]
The Quad Cities branch of the Western Illinois University Libraries will continue to provide service for students, faculty and staff on the Quad Cities campus, even with the new vision for the Quad Cities campus. Beginning Monday, Aug. 19 the Quad Cities Library will have a Library and Information Desk at the second floor atrium […]
Professor Emeritus Don Crouch and his wife, Nancy, will be putting their art collection on display Monday, Aug. 19 – Friday, Sept. 20, at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. A reception will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 4:30-6 p.m., which will feature a conversation with Don and Nancy at 5 p.m. Admission […]
Brittany Sunderman’s story began with building bridges and, through Western Illinois University, she is now building bridges in an Illinois community. Sunderman, who graduated from WIU with a Master of Arts in Community and Economic Development in 2023, started her path working for a construction company in Seattle, WA. She traveled to Nicaragua on a […]
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 […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – VOTING IS ON! The Quad-City Times Best of the Quad-Cities 2024 has nominated Western Illinois University-Quad Cities for the category of “Best University/College in the Quad Cities.” Western Illinois University is honored to be nominated among the Quad Cities area colleges and universities that make our region known for offering outstanding […]
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 […]
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 […]
