Just Hired: Octavio Lopez

Meet Octavio Lopez, a ‘25 Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) graduate, newly hired at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office based in Wheaton, IL.

"I learned so many things during my time at WIU. One of the biggest things that will always stick with me was learning how to read nonverbal behavior and also how to talk to people that may be uncooperative. Mastering that can help you out in any area of Law Enforcement, whether it's corrections, patrol, investigations, etc.,"
~ Octavio Lopez

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Black Hawk College and Western Illinois University Formalize Transfer Partnership to Expand Student Pathways

Western Illinois University and Black Hawk College (BHC) officially formalized a new articulation agreement during a signing event held today, at the Black Hawk College-Quad Cities campus in Moline, IL.

WIU to Offer Online Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

The Western Illinois University School of Computer Sciences is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of a fully online Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, beginning Spring 2026. This new program builds on the School of Computer Sciences longstanding expertise in delivering face-to-face and online instruction.

Education That Works for the Quad Cities

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is entering a new chapter defined by reinvestment and revitalization, as well as a renewed focus on serving students and the Quad Cities region. Through strategic space utilization, strong community partnerships and clear degree pathways, WIU is advancing in-demand academic programs and intentionally transitioning the campus to deliver a high-quality education that meets students where they are.

WIU Quad Cities Counseling Program Receives Eight-Year CACREP Reaffirmation

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling graduate programs at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities have received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), continuing a longstanding accreditation held since 1987.