Academic Spotlight

Forensic Chemistry

• Working hands-on with a research mentor to gain skills for future forensic career
• Networking with professors and those at research conferences
• Small student-to-professor ratio in classes that ensures you are receiving a good, supported education
• One of the top forensic chemistry programs in the state of Illinois, including a course on the method of analysis known as mass spectrometry, which is an integral part of forensic science lab work
• Professors that run and oversee the program are encouraging, thorough, and empathetic
• Integrated Masters program, also known as the Bridge program, in which students can enroll in the first year of a General Chemistry Masters Program during the last year of the Forensic Chemistry Bachelor's program

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Kristi Mindrup Named 13th President of Western Illinois University

She has proven to be the bold, transparent, strategic and thoughtful leader that WIU needs today.

— Carin Stutz, WIU Board of Trustees Chair

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WIU Earns Spot on Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll

We are thrilled to be named to the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll. WIU continues to be a great destination for transfer students and we will continue to focus on and provide excellent support to our transfer students.

— Doug Freed, Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Services

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Center for Performing Arts Named in Honor of Former WIU President Alvin Goldfarb

Dr. Goldfarb left an indelible mark on Macomb and Western. Beyond his art, beyond his leadership, and beyond his courage and determination, it is his passion and dedication to his students, and the people around him, that makes him exceptional. Humanity, empathy and the will to get it done; that's what went into his vision for then the performing arts center and now the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts.

—Billy Clow, Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication

Catch up on the construction progress