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Latinx Heritage Month begins Thursday at WIU

September 30, 2026
A collection of events will take place in honor of Latinx Heritage Month.

Western Illinois University’s Casa Latina Cultural Center will celebrate Latinx Heritage Month this October with a month-long series of cultural showcases, educational programs and community gatherings. Read more.

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WIU Alum Joins Brother on The Amazing Race

September 30, 2026
WIU alum Jaime Tribo (left) and her brother, Cody Langlois, are competitors in the new season of The Amazing Race.

A Western Illinois University alumna will be on your television screens when Jaime Tribo and her brother, Cody Langlois, begin their journey on the CBS competition series The Amazing Race when the two-night premiere begins at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 on CBS. Read more.

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WIU to Host Discussion on Latine Homelessness and Structural Inequality in Illinois

September 30, 2026

Western Illinois University will host state officials, researchers, community advocates and local stakeholders at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, for a discussion of the newly released report, Latine Homelessness in Illinois: Structural Drivers of Inequality in the Multicultural Center. Read more.

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WIU's Twelfth Night to Open New Clow Theatre Oct. 8

September 30, 2026
Be there for history! Join WIU for the historic first performance in the new Clow Theatre as the curtain rises on Twelfth Night!

Western Illinois University’s new Clow Theatre will open its doors to audiences Thursday, Oct. 8 with a production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, directed by longtime WIU Theatre and Dance faculty member and professor emeritus Bill Kincaid. Read more.

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WIU Museum Studies at IMA 2026 Conference

September 30, 2026

Western Illinois University's Museum Studies Graduate Program will have a strong presence at the 2026 Iowa Museum Association (IMA) Annual Conference, held Sunday, Oct.18–Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Reiman Gardens in Ames, IA. Read more.

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Horn Field Campus Holding Fall Open House Oct. 6

September 29, 2026
The Horn Field Campus is hosting an open house from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6.

Western Illinois University's Horn Field Campus is inviting the community to an open house for the Fall 2026 semester from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. Read more.

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NABA WIU Members Gain Experience Through Case Competition

September 29, 2026

Western Illinois University senior Business Analytics student Michelle Ajipe and Economics alumna Joan Maina (‘26), members of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) WIU chapter, participated in a case competition in March, putting their teamwork, problem-solving and business knowledge to the test. Read more.

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WIU Art Gallery to Feature Anders Johnson’s “Sea Legs” Exhibition

September 29, 2026

The Western Illinois University Art Gallery will present “Sea Legs,” a solo exhibition by Kentucky-based artist and educator Anders Johnson, Tuesday, Oct. 6 through Thursday, Nov. 12. Read more.

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WIU Joins HL7’s Inaugural Break the Code Cohort

September 29, 2026

Western Illinois University’s School of Computing, Data, and Mathematical Sciences is proud to partner with HL7 International’s inaugural Break the Code program, giving WIU students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the technologies shaping the future of healthcare. Read more.

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WIU Nursing Students Participate in World Patient Safety Day

September 28, 2026

Western Illinois University School of Nursing and Applied Health and Human Performance students participated in a special World Patient Safety Day 2026 activity on Sept. 17. Read more.

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Arreola Receives WIU Presidential Scholarship 2026-27

September 28, 2026
Arreola plans to double major in Law Enforcement & Justice Administration and Forensic Psychology.

Freshmen Emmanuel Arreola of Bellwood, IL, has been named a recipient of the Western Illinois University President’s Scholarship, in conjunction with the AIM High Commitment scholarship. These scholarships cover four years of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and a standard board for eight semesters. Read more.

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Brenzinger Receives WIU Presidential Scholarship 2026-27

September 28, 2026
At WIU, Brenzinger plans to major in Middle Level Education, specializing in Mathematics and minoring in Spanish.

Freshman Bella Brenzinger of Schaumburg, IL, has been named a recipient of the Western Illinois University President’s Scholarship, in conjunction with the AIM High Commitment scholarship. These scholarships cover four years of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and standard board for eight semesters. Read more.

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Brown Receives WIU Presidential Scholarship 2026-27

September 28, 2026
At WIU, Brown plans to major in Theatre and Sports Broadcasting and hopes to explore cheer and dance, choir, music and theatre-related activities.

Freshman Alexis Brown of Wapello, IA, has been named a recipient of the Western Illinois University President’s Scholarship, in conjunction with the AIM High Commitment scholarship. These scholarships cover four years of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and a standard board for eight semesters. Read more.

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International Day of Peace Celebration at WIU Sept. 28

September 25, 2026

Western Illinois University will celebrate the International Day of Peace at 5:30 p.m. in the Multicultural Center Monday, Sept. 28. The International Day of Peace, also known as Peace Day, is observed worldwide each year in September. The event is open to the public, and will include refreshments. Students can also earn Purple & Gold Points. Read more.

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WIU Student Earns Data for Social Impact Certificate from Washington University in St. Louis

September 25, 2026

Western Illinois University graduate student, Winter Hurst-Leadicker, has earned a Certificate in Data for Social Impact from the Center for Social Development at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, expanding her expertise in data-informed decision-making, public administration and social impact. Read more.

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2026 Town and Gown Scheduled for Oct. 20

September 24, 2026
Town and Gown 2026 will take place Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Registration is now open for the 19th annual Town and Gown celebration. Town and Gown 2026 will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. This signature event brings together the WIU and Macomb communities to celebrate the partnerships and will be held at Park Place, 127 E. Carroll St. in Macomb. Read more.

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BOT Approves FY27 All-Funds Budget, FY28 Budget Recommendations

September 24, 2026

The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees approved a Fiscal Year 2027 all-funds budget at the Sept. 24 Board meeting. This budget assumes the FY27 state appropriation of $59.1 million. The University's total operating budget for FY27 is $176.5 million. Read more.

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Western Illinois University Athletics Statement on Daley et al. v. NCAA Ruling

September 24, 2026

Western Illinois University Athletic's response to the recent ruling on Daley et al. v. NCAA. Read more.

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Last updated: Wednesday 30th of September 2026 02:44:42 PM


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