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WIU's Cybersecurity Major Receives NSA Validation

May 16, 2022

Western Illinois University's undergraduate degree in cybersecurity has received a Program of Study Validation from the National Security Agency's (NSA) National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. Read more.

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WIU COVID-19 Summer Updates

May 16, 2022

Please find the latest updates and information regarding COVID-19 protocols at Western Illinois University. Read more.

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Save the Date: WIU Homecoming 2022 Oct. 21-22

May 16, 2022

Tamagotchi, AOL, Super Nintendo, Beanie Babies, Whitney and "The Bodyguard" … we could go on and on about all things '90s. To celebrate this famous (or infamous?) decade, head to Western Illinois University Friday, Oct. 1-Saturday, Oct. 22 for WIU's Homecoming 2022 celebration, "90s Blockbuster: Rocky Brings the Good Times Home." Read more.

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Black Alumni Council Scholarship Applications Open

May 16, 2022

The Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC) at Western Illinois University is accepting applications for its annual Black Alumni Council Scholarship. Read more.

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2022 Michaela Romano Scholarship Winners Announced by WIU-Quad Cities College of Arts and Sciences Faculty

May 13, 2022

Fourteen years ago, members of the College of Arts and Sciences faculty at Western Illinois University – Quad Cities began awarding the annual Michaela Romano Scholarship, and the streak remains unbroken. Read more.

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Third IPREFER Pennycress Field Day Planned for May 26

May 12, 2022

The third IPREFER annual Pennycress Field Day will be held from 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, May 26 at the Western Illinois University Agriculture Field Laboratory. Read more.

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LEJA, OPS Provide Resources and More to WIU and Beyond

May 11, 2022

As National Police Week is underway, the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) and the WIU's Office of Public Safety provide numerous resources and services to the WIU community, beyond the traditional role of law enforcement. Read more.

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MCC Director Rocio Ayard Ochoa: Supporting Women's Rights

May 11, 2022

Today, we continue to support the rights of women not only at Western Illinois University, but across the state, the nation and the world. We stand by choice and autonomy, including the choice for reproductive freedom and rights and so much more. Read more.

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Gwendolyn Brooks Awards Presented to Four WIU Students

May 11, 2022

Four Western Illinois University students graduating in May 2022 have received the Gwendolyn Brooks Leadership Award. The awards were presented during WIU's Black Graduation celebration April 28 on the WIU campus, hosted by the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC) and the Multicultural Center (MCC). Read more.

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WIU Alumna Reflects on Her Journey From WIU to John Deere

May 11, 2022

Western Illinois University alumna and Director of the Birdies for Charity program Micaela Booth recalls many great memories from her education at WIU including her involvement with the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA). Read more.

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Nardelli, Magoon Named 2022 Distinguished Alumni

May 11, 2022

Western Illinois University Alumni Robert L. Nardelli and Patrick M. Magoon have been named WIU's 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. They will be recognized at the Saturday, May 14 Commencement Exercises on the WIU-Macomb campus. Read more.

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WIU Spring 2022 Commencement May 13-15

May 11, 2022

Ceremonies recognizing the academic and personal accomplishments of Western Illinois University students and alumni will be held Friday-Saturday, May 13-14 in Macomb and Sunday, May 15 in the Quad Cities during the Spring 2022 Commencement Weekend. Read more.

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Last updated: Tuesday 17th of May 2022 05:12:05 AM


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Summer Session Calendar

  • May 16, Mon. -- Pre-Session Begins
  • May 30, Mon. -- Memorial Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • May 31, Tues. -- Pre-Session Classes Resume
  • June 3, Fri. -- Pre-Session Ends
  • June 6, Mon. -- 8-Week, 6-Week, and 1st 4-Week Sessions Begin
  • June 20, Mon. -- Juneteenth National Independence Day Observed -- No Classes/University Closed
  • June 21, Tues. -- Classes Resume
  • July 1, Fri. -- 1st 4-Week Session Ends
  • July 4, Mon. -- Independence Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • July 5, Tues. -- Classes Resume
  • July 5, Tues. -- 2nd 4-Week Session Begins
  • July 15, Fri. -- 6-Week Session Ends
  • July 29, Fri. -- All Remaining Sessions End

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