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Working Together: Acting President Martin Abraham

July 19, 2019

I am excited to serve as your acting president. Over the past few weeks, I have had the privilege to meet many of you. There is great positive energy across our University and in our communities with so many people prepared to support our institution. Read more.

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WIU Alumnus Named to Agricultural Post

July 17, 2019
Jay Solomonson

Western Illinois University alumnus Jay Solomonson has been named the District 1 program advisor for the Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE) Project. Read more.

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McDonnell Awarded Centennial Honors Scholarship

July 17, 2019
Shaun McDonnell

Ralston Valley High School senior Shaun McDonnell, of Arvada, CO, has been selected for Western Illinois University's Centennial Honors Scholarship, which awards $10,000 per year to academically high-achieving students. Read more.

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Stewart Named to Cecil P. McDonough Professorship at WIU

July 16, 2019
Susan Stewart

The Cecil P. McDonough Professorship in Western Illinois University's College of Business and Technology (CBT) has been awarded to Marketing and Management Professor Susan Stewart for 2019-2021. Read more.

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Bradley Services Set

July 15, 2019

A memorial service for William Bradley, Western Illinois University Physical Education Professor Emeritus, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 19 at the funeral home. Bradley, 92, passed away July 11. Read more.

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WIU to Co-Host 2019 Mississippian Conference July 27

July 15, 2019

Western Illinois University and the Illinois State Museum will co-host the 2019 Mississippian Conference from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at the Dickson Mounds Museum. Read more.

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Geers Awarded Centennial Honors Scholarship

July 15, 2019
Elle Geers

Carrollton High School senior Elle Geers, of Carrollton, IL, has been selected for Western Illinois University's Centennial Honors Scholarship, which awards $10,000 per year to academically high-achieving students. Read more.

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Corbin and Olson Halls, University Union: Cooling Centers

July 15, 2019

Due to the extreme summer temperatures and high humidity that will affect the region this week, two of Western Illinois University's residence halls and the University Union are designated as cooling centers for area residents. Read more.

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Public Art Project Inspired by WIU Professor Kicks Off July 27

July 15, 2019

The launch of a public art project that is the inspiration of a Western Illinois University professor Saturday, July 27 will commemorate the 100th anniversary Chicago Race Riot of 1919 and kick off his mission of marking the location where 38 people lost their lives. Read more.

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Smith Named Interim Vice President for Student Services

July 15, 2019

John W. Smith, director of Beu Health Center at Western Illinois University, has been named interim vice president for student services (VPSS), effective today (July 15), according to Martin Abraham, acting president. Former Vice President Ron Williams left the University last month to accept a position out of state. Read more.

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Vaughn Awarded Centennial Honors Scholarship

July 15, 2019
William Vaughn

Riverdale High School senior William Vaughn, of Cordova, IL, has been selected for Western Illinois University's Centennial Honors Scholarship, which awards $10,000 per year to academically high-achieving students. Read more.

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Williams Named WIU July Employee of the Month

July 15, 2019
Donna Williams

Western Illinois University Admissions/Records Supervisor Donna Williams, of the Registrar's Office, has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for July 2019. Read more.

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WIU Bobcat Research Program Awarded $375,000 Federal Grant

July 15, 2019

A $375,000 federal grant from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, administered through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), will boost ongoing research at Western Illinois University into the state's bobcat population. Read more.

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Additional Orientation Sessions Set Aug 1-2

July 15, 2019

Undergraduate students looking for just the right university for Fall 2019 are in luck, as Western Illinois University continues to accept applications for new students. Additional orientation sessions will be held Thursday, Aug. 1 for incoming freshmen and Friday, Aug. 2 for incoming transfer students. Read more.

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#LeatherneckPride Facebook Cover Photos

July 15, 2019

Show your #LeatherneckPride with a Western Illinois University FB cover photo, and a few #WIU profile pictures as well! Read more.

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WIU July 11-12 BOT Meetings Cancelled

July 11, 2019

UPDATE: Due to a quorum not being present for the Board of Trustees meetings scheduled for today (July 11) and Friday, July 12 at the WIU-Quad Cities Riverfront Campus, the meetings have been cancelled. Acting President Martin Abraham will continue to serve in this role until further notice. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held Oct. 3-4 in Macomb. Read more.

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Last updated: Friday 19th of July 2019 03:28:05 PM


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