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125 Anniversary Celebration: Annette Glotfelty

May 21, 2025
English alumna Annette Glotfelty.

English alumna Annette Glotfelty sees Western Illinois University as an influential place—one that inspired her to explore her identity. Read more.

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WIU and Spoon River College Partner for Criminal Justice Pathway

May 21, 2025

Western Illinois University and Spoon River College (SRC) continue to build upon their strong partnership with a new Law Enforcement and Justice Administration transfer pathway program. Read more.

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Bricker Named Employee of the Month for May

May 21, 2025
Cindi Bricker, deputy director of the Illinois Law Enforcement Executive Institute at Western Illinois University, has been named the May 2025 Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month.

Cindi Bricker, deputy director of the Illinois Law Enforcement Executive Institute at Western Illinois University, has been named the May 2025 Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month. Read more.

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George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Olympics Conclude with Extraordinary Participation and Unmatched Spirit

May 20, 2025

The 43rd George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Olympics (WISO) wrapped up with resounding success, as many athletes from across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, California and Florida gathered at Western Illinois University to celebrate competition, fitness and community. Read more.

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125 Anniversary Celebration: Swarnaprava Mishra

May 19, 2025
Alumna 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 more.

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WIU Graduate Student, Whitney Fowler, Recognized as Outstanding AmeriCorps Member

May 16, 2025
WIU graduate student Whitney Fowler recognized as an Outstanding AmeriCorps Member for her service with The Giving Gardens in Macomb.

Western Illinois University graduate student Whitney Fowler was among the volunteers recognized for their commitment and dedication to service by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)-Serve Illinois commission, in partnership with the Office of the Governor, on Thursday, April 24 at the 15th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. Read more.

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125 Anniversary Celebration: Tinuade Dawotola

May 16, 2025
Tinuade Dawotola, applied mathematics alumna.

For Tinuade Dawotola, an applied mathematics alumna, Western Illinois University is a place of opportunity and growth—one that prepared her to succeed. Read more.

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WIU Students Raising Funds for Annual Special Education Advocacy Summit

May 16, 2025
The WIU attendees for the Special Education Leadership Summit.

The Western Illinois University student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children is preparing for its second annual trip to Washington, D.C. for the Special Education Leadership Summit (SELS). The 2025 SELS will take place July 13-16 and eight WIU students are fundraising to attend. Read more.

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Just Hired: Charishma Chand Thurimella

May 15, 2025
Charishma Chand Thurimella, WIU Applied Statistics and Decision Analytics graduate.

Meet Charishma Chand Thurimella, a Western Illinois University Applied Statistics and Decision Analytics graduate, who has been hired by Bank of America as a data scientist and cognitive linguist AI. Read more.

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Last updated: Wednesday 21st of May 2025 07:56:57 PM


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  • May 12, Mon. -- Pre-Session Begins
  • May 26, Mon. -- Memorial Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • May 27, Tues. -- Pre-Session Classes Resume
  • May 30, Fri. -- Pre-Session Ends
  • June 2, Mon. -- 8-Week, 6-Week, and 1st 4-Week Sessions Begin
  • June 19, Thur. -- Juneteenth National Independence Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • June 20, Fri. -- Classes Resume
  • June 27, Fri. -- 1st 4-Week Session Ends
  • June 30, Mon. -- 2nd 4-Week Session Begins
  • July 4, Fri. -- Independence Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • July 7, Mon. -- Classes Resume
  • July 11, Fri. -- 6-Week Session Ends
  • July 25, Fri. -- All Remaining Sessions End

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