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WIU Mourns Student Death

August 12, 2022

The Western Illinois University community is saddened to learn of the death of WIU MBA graduate student Jim Shirk, 40, of Erie, IL, who died Aug. 3. Read more.

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WIU Beta Alpha Psi Student Participates in First Project Run With It Competition

August 11, 2022
PRWI is an annual competition for members of the International Honor Organization for Financial Information Students and Professionals, Beta Alpha Psi (BAP).

Western Illinois University Accountancy major and Zeta Beta Chapter member Lauren Hall recently joined and participated among the 1,000 alumni of Project Run With It (PRWI). Read more.

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WIU Museum Studies Invites the Public to Attend the Iowa Museum Association 2022 Conference Kick-off Party

August 10, 2022

The Western Illinois University Museum Studies Program will attend the Iowa Museum Association 2022 Conference Kick-off Party from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 at the Edwards Creative Showroom in Milan, IL. This event is free to the public and no registration is required. Read more.

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Protect the 'Necks Plan III: Updated Policies, Procedures Set for Fall 2022

As Western Illinois University plans to resume the traditional in-person experience this fall on its Macomb and Moline campuses, to ensure the continued health and safety of the members of University community and beyond, WIU's Protect the 'Necks Plan III has been updated to include the latest policies and procedures set for Fall 2022. Read more.

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University Assembly: August 19

August 9, 2022

The new academic year at Western Illinois University will kick off with the annual University Assembly beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall on the WIU-Macomb campus. Read more.

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WIU Alumnus Takes Pride in the University He Chose

August 9, 2022
Dwight pictured with his wife Nancy.

Western Illinois University alumnus Dwight Berryman looks back fondly on his educational journey at WIU and believes it helped open many doors throughout his career while raising a family. Read more.

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WIU Athletics to Host Purple & Gold Auction Aug. 13

August 8, 2022

Western Illinois University Athletics will host its largest fundraiser of the year this Saturday (Aug. 13) at Western Hall. The 33rd Annual Purple & Gold Auction will feature a social, silent auction, two cash raffles, dinner, a short program and a live auction benefiting Western's nearly 400 Leatherneck student-athletes. The online auction is currently open. Read more.

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WIU Announces Interim Partnership With QC STEM Alliance

August 8, 2022
The Quad Cities STEM Alliance is a non-profit organization that provides unique hands-on experiences and activities for high school students using robotics.

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities has announced a new partnership with the Quad Cities STEM Alliance in hopes of expanding educational opportunities for area high school students. Read more.

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Last updated: Saturday 13th of August 2022 09:52:04 PM


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