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News for Monday, May 19, 2025

125 Anniversary Celebration: Swarnaprava Mishra
For alumna Swarnaprava Mishra, Western Illinois University is characterized by a quality education and a welcoming and supportive community that makes you feel at home. ... [read complete story]

Charlton Zimmerman Named Director Of Golf
MACOMB, Ill-  Western Illinois University's Director of Athletics, Paul A. Bubb, has announced the hiring of the new Director of Golf for the 2025-2026 school year. [read complete story]

Leatherneck Track & Field Wraps Up OVC Meet With Seven Podium Finishes
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO- The Western Illinois Men's and Women's Track teams wrapped up their Ohio Valley Conference Meet this afternoon in which seven different athletes made the podium in their respective events. [read complete story]

WIU Baseball Falls In Season Finale At EIU
CHARLESTON, Ill-  In a back-and-forth contest that saw four lead changes and two ties, the Western Illinois Baseball team fell on Saturday afternoon by a score of 9-7 in the final game of the regular season. [read complete story]

Recent Western Illinois University news is available online at wiu.edu/news. Visit GoLeathernecks.com/archives for athletics news.

Civil Service Personnel Updates

View the latest changes in civil service personnel, provided by the Civil Service Employees Council.

Grants and Contracts and Professional Accomplishments

View the most recent listing of grant and contract recipients and professional accomplishments, provided by the Office of Sponsored Projects.


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