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WIU Hosts Mobile Food Pantry Nov. 6

October 20, 2026

Western Illinois University, in partnership with Samaritan Well, Inc. and the WIU College Food Pantry, will host a Mobile Food Pantry at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Western Hall. Read more.

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WIU Cybersecurity Program to Host Washington University Security Leader for Presentation on Career Preparation

October 20, 2026

Western Illinois University’s Cybersecurity Program and Cybersecurity Enthusiasts Club, with support from the School of Computing, Data, and Mathematical Sciences, will host Associate Chief Information Security Officer for Clinical Operations & Administrative Technologies Todd Haverstock, at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, for a presentation titled “Preparing Students for the Work They’ll Actually Do” at 3:30 and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Stipes Hall, Room 324. Read more.

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Forgottonia Chamber Music Festival to Bring Adult Amateur Musicians Together in Macomb

October 20, 2026

Adult amateur musicians from across Western Illinois and the surrounding region are invited to participate in the Forgottonia Chamber Music Festival, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13, at various locations throughout Macomb. Read more.

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Hancks Named Vice President/President-Elect of IACRL

October 19, 2026
Hancks named vice president/president-elect of IACRL.

Western Illinois University Interim Director of Quad Cities Academic Initiatives Jeffrey Hancks has been elected vice president/president-elect of the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries (IACRL). Read more.

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WIU Performing Arts Society Announces 2026-27 Fundraising Events

October 19, 2026

The Western Illinois University Performing Arts Society (PAS) invites community members to support the arts through its annual fundraising events scheduled for the 2026-27 academic year. Read more.

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Albarracín Recognized for Work Supporting the Latine Community

October 15, 2026
Julia Albarracín (left) was honored by Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza as part of a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Also honored were Daniel Aguilar (center), and Yeni Rodriguez (right).

Western Illinois University political science professor Julia Albarracín was honored by Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza as part of a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Read more.

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Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts Seat Naming Initiative Successfully Completed

October 15, 2026
All eligible seats int he GCPA's Great Hall have been named due to the efforts and donations from alums and donors.

Following two recent fundraising challenges from donors Ernie Wish and Ernie Codilis `73, all eligible seats have been named in the GCPA’s Great Hall. Read more.

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WIU Nursing & McDonough County Health Department to Host 2026 Vector Conference

October 14, 2026

The McDonough County Health Department and Western Illinois University Nursing’s Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Chi Sigma Chapter #520 will host the 2026 Vector Conference from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Lamoine Room of the WIU Union. Read more.

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Brightwell-Kraft Named Oct. 2026 CSEC EOM

October 14, 2026
Brightwell-Kraft joined WIU in 2016 as a retail manager and continues to serve in this role.

Western Illinois University has named Tracy Brightwell-Kraft the October 2026 Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for her work within the Bookstore for the last decade. Brightwell-Kraft currently serves as the Retail Manager. Read more.

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A Rebuild Success: Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the WIU Autism Clinic of Excellence

October 14, 2026
Back row, from left: Cassidy Fawcett (PSY), Jenna Madsen (SPA) and Nyla Norman (SW). Front row, from left: Natalie Tapia Rodriguez (SW) and Ellie Crawford (PSY).

Western Illinois University’s Social Work students are joining forces with the WIU Autism Clinic of Excellence (WACE). Recent institutional restructuring opened valuable avenues for cross-disciplinary collaboration. The bachelor’s degree of Social Work (BSW) program recently moved to Memorial Hall as part of the new School of Applied Clinical, Educational and Professional Programs as part of an effort to strengthen connections between academic programs and applied learning opportunities for students and that is exactly what it is doing. Read more.

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WIU School Counseling Program Ranked No. 5 in Illinois For 2027

October 14, 2026

Western Illinois University’s School Counseling Program has been named among the “Best Master’s in School Counseling” programs for 2027 by MastersinCounseling. Read more.

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The Greatest Show on Earth: Homecoming 2026

October 13, 2026
Homecoming will kick off with Paint the Town from 2:30- 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19, in the Macomb Downtown Square.

Western Illinois University is ready to welcome “The Greatest Show on Earth” with Homecoming 2026 and a week full of events. From Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 25, students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members will have numerous opportunities to get involved and celebrate Homecoming. Read more.

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Seymour Center, IIRA Awarded Grant to Assist in Digital Literacy

October 13, 2026

The Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) has awarded a two-year, $50,000 grant to the Seymour Center for Rural Education and the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs (IIRA) to assist with their social outreach. Read more.

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WIU Art Education Community Art Program Announces Fall 2026 Sessions

October 13, 2026

The Western Illinois University Art Education invites youth to participate in the Fall 2026 Community Art Program, a free arts opportunity designed to foster creativity, artistic exploration/expression and hands-on learning. Read more.

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Last updated: Tuesday 20th of October 2026 09:15:59 PM


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