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As the Board of Trustees searches for the 12th president of WIU, public announcements, updates, search information, and access to the credentials of finalists can be found at wiu.edu/presidentialsearch.
Preparing students for flexible and adaptable careers
Instead of simply canceling Camp Rocky, I decided to use this pandemic as a giant teachable moment.
— Megan Owens, Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration Assistant Professor
Developing instructional learning methods to meet the needs of the virtual classroom
They are living the drama and I don’t want to add to that drama. Instead, I made the class a little more Discovery Channel than I normally would to provide some escapist fun, while teaching them the information they need.
— Redina Finch, WIU Earth, Atmospheric and Geographic Information Sciences Professor
WIU students win eight national broadcasting awards
These students work hard to grow as journalists and it is a rewarding feeling for their work to be awarded nationally.
— Emily Manley, Broadcasting and Journalism Instructor and News Director
