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President Jack Thomas: 2017 State of the University Address

August 21, 2017

Henry Ford once said, "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." Read more.

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WIU Named Among Best Online Colleges in Illinois

August 21, 2017

According to BestColleges.com, of the 200 colleges and universities in Illinois, 75 percent of schools offer online and distance education opportunities. Recently, BestColleges.com recognized the Top 20 Best Online Accredited Colleges in Illinois, and Western Illinois University is among the best of the best for providing students with a variety of degree programs online. Read more.

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WIU-QC Receives AmeriCorps Funding for Literacy and After-school Programs; Applications Open

August 18, 2017

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities has received a grant of $211,791 to continue its AmericCorps early-childhood and afterschool programs for 2017-2018. Read more.

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WIU Collegiate Scholars Chapter Recognized as a Certified Gold Star Chapter

August 18, 2017

The Western Illinois University chapter of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) has been recognized as a Certified Gold Star Chapter for the 2016-17 academic year. Read more.

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First Wednesday Program Continues at WIU

August 17, 2017

The First Wednesday program through the WIU Department of Art will continue its free monthly offerings of artistic lessons. Read more.

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WIU Mourns Death of AIMS Employee

August 17, 2017

Raymond Barlis, 45, an information technology technical associate for Administrative Information Management Systems (AIMS) at Western Illinois University, passed away Aug. 13. Services are pending. Read more.

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WIU Opera Workshop Culminates in Performance of 'Hansel and Gretel'

August 17, 2017

Western Illinois University's School of Music will offer an opera workshop class during the Fall 2017 semester that will culminate with the May 2018 stage production of Engelbert Humperdinck's opera, "Hansel and Gretel." Read more.

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Summer 2017 Energy Projects Funded, Completed at WIU

August 16, 2017

Social responsibility, one of Western Illinois University's four core values isn't designed only for community-service-based projects and volunteerism. Being a socially responsible University also means doing all that the institution can to be a sustainable entity to help protect the environment and natural resources. Read more.

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Irwin Wins National Agriculture Educators Scholarship

August 16, 2017
Dusti Irwin

Western Illinois University senior agriculture education major Dusti Irwin, of Rushville, IL, is one of 22 students nationwide to win a $1,500 National Association of Agricultural Educators Scholarship. Read more.

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WIU Faculty, Students Studying Behavior of Asian Carp as Part of National Grant

August 16, 2017
Andrew Mathis affixes a GPS satellite tag on a Bighead Carp in the Dresden Reach of the Illinois River Waterway.

A group of Western Illinois University biologists and biology graduate and undergraduate students are working with the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center (UMESC) to conduct ecological studies on Asian carp in the Upper Illinois and Mississippi rivers. Read more.

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Aug. 21 Eclipse Celebration & Safe Viewing Tips

August 16, 2017

When the solar eclipse passes across the United States Monday, Aug. 21, students at Western Illinois University will be attending the first day of classes for the Fall 2017 semester. Read more.

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Accreditation Extended for WIU Clinical/Community Mental Health M.S. Degree Program

August 15, 2017
A 10-year accreditation extension has been approved for the WIU master’s degree in Clinical/Community Mental Health program.

The Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) has extended the accreditation of Western Illinois University’s master’s degree in Clinical/Community Mental Health for another 10 years, through August 2027. Read more.

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Director of Marketing Interview Set

August 15, 2017

The interview for the Western Illinois University director of marketing position will be held Monday-Tuesday, Aug. 21-22. Read more.

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WIU Reading Specialist Graduate Degree Program Receives National Recognition

August 15, 2017

The reading specialist graduate degree program in Western Illinois University's Department of Curriculum and Instruction has received national recognition from the International Literacy Association/Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), according to Department Chair Laura Frey. Read more.

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Inaugural University Assembly Aug. 17

August 15, 2017

Western Illinois University will host the inaugural University Assembly from 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Aug. 17 in Western Hall. Read more.

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Last updated: Monday 21st of August 2017 11:02:05 AM


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