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WIU Alumnus Awarded 2016 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

June 21, 2017
Nicholas Breslin

Recent Western Illinois University alumnus Nicholas Breslin, a May graduate with a degree in physics, has been awarded a $5,000 fellowship from The Honors Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Read more.

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Myers named Director of WIU's School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

June 21, 2017

Western Illinois University Professor Jill Joline Myers has been named director of the University's School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA), effective July 1, according to College of Education and Human Services Dean Erskine Smith. Read more.

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Western Avenue Phase 3 Work

June 20, 2017

Work on the overlay of Western Avenue on the Western Illinois University campus will move into Phase 3 Wednesday, June 21 (weather permitting). Read more.

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Henderson: Couza Award for Outstanding Leadership in Diversity

June 20, 2017
President Jack Thomas presented EOA Director Andrea Henderson the 2017 Cathy O'Neill Couza Award for Outstanding Leadership in Diversity.

Andrea Henderson, director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at Western Illinois University, received the Western Illinois University 2017 Cathy O'Neill Couza Award for Outstanding Leadership in Diversity for her contributions to the University and the community at the 28th annual President's Excellence in Diversity Awards Reception held last month on the WIU-Macomb campus. 

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‘Create Your Career Toolkit’ Events to be Offered at WIU-Quad Cities

June 20, 2017

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will host a “Create your Career Toolkit” event from 9 a.m-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, and again from 9 a.m-4 p.m. Thursday, July 27. Both events are free and open to the public, and will be held in the QC Complex, Building C Atrium. The events are drop-in style, and attendees do not need to attend both dates. Read more.

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Biernbaum Receives Housing Association's Parthenon Award

June 20, 2017

John (JB) Biernbaum, associate vice president for student services at Western Illinois University, has received the prestigious Parthenon Award from the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I), which recognizes supreme achievement in the profession, outstanding service, leadership and contributions to the field of campus housing. Read more.

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WIU Phi Kappa Phi Chapter Wins Book Drive Competition

June 20, 2017

The Western Illinois University chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi was one of four chapters to win this year's national book drive competition. Read more.

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Butcher Named COAP Employee of the Year

June 19, 2017

Jessica Butcher, assistant to the vice president of student services and director of community relations at Western Illinois University, was named the WIU 2017 Employee of the Year by the Council of Administrative Personnel (COAP). Read more.

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Morales, Peters Honored for WIU Intramural Participation

June 16, 2017
Intramural sports at WIU offers students a variety of options to stay active.

At the end of the Spring 2017 semester, Western Illinois University junior mathematics major Jerry Morales of Chicago was presented the 2016-17 John Nickelson Award and senior communication sciences and disorders major Karley Peters of Mendon, IL, has been presented with 2016-17 Tammy McGovern Award. Read more.

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WIU: The Right Choice for Your Success!

June 16, 2017

Your #SuccessStory Starts at WIU ..... Read more.

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Higgins Hall Celebration & Implosion July 1; Live Streaming on WIU FB, YouTube

June 16, 2017
Members of the demolition crew are prepping the building for the July 1 implosion.

On July 1, Western Illinois University will say goodbye to the end of an era when the 50-year-old Higgins Hall is imploded. The implosion is set for 9 a.m. and will be live streamed on the University's Facebook page and You Tube channel for those former residents and friends who can't make the trip to Macomb. Read more.

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President's Executive Institute and Strategic Plan Supplement Initiatives

June 15, 2017
Strategic Plan, President's Institute Press Event held on the Macomb campus June 14. An event was also held on the Quad Cities campus Wednesday afternoon.

Western Illinois University will be the partner of choice for addressing the needs of the region and will continue to chart a course for a strong future, providing outstanding educational opportunities to the citizens of the state and beyond. Read more.

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WIU Senior Conducting Research Through Two Science Internships

June 15, 2017

Western Illinois University senior geology and physics major Ben Grober, of Peoria, IL, has been chosen for a prestigious double summer internship with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), working with the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) and the Student Interns in Support of Native American Relations (SISNAR). Read more.

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Rising Stars Youth Theatre Experience debuts at WCIAC

June 15, 2017

The West Central Illinois Arts Center (WCIAC) is introducing Rising Stars, a comprehensive theatre experience for young people, focused on developing all aspects (script, set, costumes, music, etc.) of a creative, original stage production. Read more.

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