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WIU President Guiyou Huang: Remembering Lives Lost in Uvalde, Texas

May 27, 2022

It is heartbreaking to write to you twice in the same month to remember lives lost to gun violence in American cities. Read more.

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Intercollegiate Athletics Director Interviews Set

May 26, 2022

Two candidates for the director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Western Illinois University will be on campus for interviews Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 3. Read more.

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Vice President of Finance and Administration Interviews Scheduled

May 25, 2022

Three candidates for Western Illinois University's Vice President of Finance and Administration position will interview Tuesday, May 31, Thursday, June 2 and Friday, June 3. Read more.

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WIU Alumna Awarded Iowa Teacher of the Year

May 25, 2022

Western Illinois University alumna and Iowa Teacher of the Year Sara Russell recalls the many opportunities to not only learn new concepts and ideas through her courses at WIU, but the interactions with peers she shared from all walks of life. Read more.

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First WIU Executive Director of University Technology/Chief Information Officer Interview Set

May 25, 2022

One interview for the Western Illinois University Executive Director of University Technology/Chief Information Officer will be held Tuesday, May 31. Read more.

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Zoghi Appointed Provost and VP for Academic Affairs at WIU

May 25, 2022
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Manoochehr Zoghi (pronounced Man-oo-Chehr Zoh-ghee), dean of the College of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science (ETCS) at Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN, has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Illinois University, effective July 1. Read more.

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Award-Winning Psychology Students Offer Reflections and Advice for Future Students: 2021-2022 Psychology Department Awards

May 24, 2022
Emma Holtz

After a two-year pause, the Western Illinois University Department of Psychology has re-established the tradition of an in-person, end-of-year awards ceremony to recognize exceptional students. Read more.

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Sodexo Scholarships Provide Opportunities for Nursing, Nutrition/Dietetics, Food Pantry

May 24, 2022
Associate Professor or Kinesiology and director of the WIU Food Pantry Emily Shupe, Sodoxo Campus Services General Manager Colby Rhodd, and Associate Professor of Nursing Patricia Eathington

For more than a decade, Sodexo, Western Illinois University's food service provider, has provided more than $1.8 million in scholarship funding, and other initiatives, benefitting WIU students. In 2021, during a ribbon-cutting for Q'doba and The Daily Drool in the Union Food Court, Sodexo presented awards to nursing ($7,500), nutrition and dietetics ($7,500) and the WIU Food Pantry ($5,000). Read more.

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Conrad Named CBT Dean

May 24, 2022

Craig Conrad, interim dean of the Western Illinois University College of Business and Technology (CBT), has been named as dean of the college, effective July 1. Read more.

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Dorsett Named May Advisor of the Month

May 24, 2022
May Advisor of the Month Stacy Dorsett

Western Illinois University College of Education and Human Services Academic Advisor Stacy Dorsett has been named the Council of Academic Advisors (COAA) Advisor of the Month for May. Read more.

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Camp Rocky Experience Provides Outdoor Event for Youth

May 23, 2022

This year's Camp Rocky program, an annual event run by Western Illinois University students, was held April 30 at WIU's Horn Field Campus. Read more.

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WIU, RIA Partnership Provides Academic Opportunities to RIA Employees

May 23, 2022
WIU Interim Provost Billy Clow and Col. Todd Allison.

Western Illinois University and the U.S. Army Garrison Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) entered into a new partnership today (May 23), which will provide academic programs and courses to soldiers and their adult family members, as well as civilian employees. Read more.

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