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WIU Alumnus Comes Home to WIU for Next Step in His Career

August 21, 2018

Ask Western Illinois University alumnus Rich Gulotta, Jr. about his time as a Leatherneck and his face lights up. Read more.

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Richard John Obituary

August 21, 2018

Graveside services for retired Western Illinois University Parking Services Agent Richard John, of Good Hope, IL, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 at the Good Hope Cemetery. Read more.

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President Thomas: Tri States Public Radio

August 21, 2018

As we have presented in numerous forums and meetings throughout the past two years with our University and community constituencies, the University has had to make difficult budget decisions. Read more.

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Boeckelman to Deliver Sept. 5-6 John Hallwas Liberal Arts Lecture

August 20, 2018

The 16th annual John Hallwas Liberal Arts Lecture, Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 5-6, will be delivered by WIU Department of Political Science Chair Keith Boeckelman. Read more.

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WIU-QC Employee Receives Award from National Organization

August 20, 2018
Paul Plagenz

Paul Plagenz, director of development at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, has received the Volunteers in Public Broadcasting Award from the National Friends of Public Broadcasting. Read more.

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WIU-QC School of Engineering Receives Half-Million Dollar Boost from Carver Trust

August 20, 2018
Jeff Rose, laboratory supervisor, guides student Alan Pratt in one of the School of Engineering labs at WIU-Quad Cities.

The Western Illinois University School of Engineering has received $494,917 from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to support laboratories and programs in the Quad Cities. Read more.

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WIU Collegiate Scholars Chapter Again Recognized as a Certified Gold Star Chapter

August 20, 2018

For the second year in a row, the Western Illinois University chapter of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) has been recognized as a Certified Gold Star Chapter, this time for the 2017-18 academic year. Read more.

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WIU School of Music Student Wins Prestigious National Piano Competition

August 17, 2018
WIU graduate student Gwangwon Park, center, is pictured with the other competitors in the Atlantic Music Festival's annual piano competition.

Western Illinois University School of Music graduate student Gwangwon Park, of Macomb, was recently named the winner of the prestigious Atlantic Music Festival's (AMF) annual piano competition in Maine. Read more.

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WIU Warns About Telemarketing Company Using University's Phone Prefix

August 17, 2018

Western Illinois University has been made aware of a telemarketing company using the school's (298) prefix to solicit customers by telephone. Read more.

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WIU Broadcasting Students Begin Year as Pinnacle Award Finalists

August 17, 2018

The Western Illinois University Department of Broadcasting and Journalism is beginning the academic year by continuing its award-winning ways with the announcement of the finalists in two award categories. Read more.

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WIU Community Music School Opens for Fall Lessons, Classes

August 17, 2018

The Western Illinois University Community Music School will soon start its fall private lessons, family music classes and the youth string orchestra. Read more.

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Fall 2018 Greetings from WIU President Jack Thomas

August 16, 2018

We are excited to welcome the newest members of our Leatherneck family to campus, as well as our many returning students, faculty and staff! Read more.

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WIU Alumni Invited to ‘Colleges Day at the Ballpark’; Use ‘WIU’ Code for Discounted Tickets

August 15, 2018
River Bandits web logo

WIU alumni and students are encouraged to come out in purple and gold for the QC River Bandits’ 1:15 p.m. game against the Peoria Chiefs. Tickets will sell for a discount price of $3.50, with a $1.50 convenience fee. Read more.

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Last updated: Tuesday 21st of August 2018 10:53:05 AM


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