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WIU Fall 2020 Graduates

January 15, 2021

A total of 678 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Fall 2020 semester at Western Illinois University. Read more.

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WIU OSE Hosting 'Winter Weeks of Welcome" to Kick-Off Spring Semester

January 14, 2021

The Western Illinois University Office of Student Engagement (OSE), in conjunction with numerous other campus offices, will host "Winter Weeks of Welcome" for the first four weeks of the Spring 2021 semester. Read more.

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Spring 2021 COVID-19 Updates: Office of Risk Management

January 13, 2021

We'd like to take this opportunity to share updates about the Spring 2021 semester. We had a successful fall, but the COVID-19 pandemic remains a fluid and ever-changing situation. With your help and commitment, we can start the semester off strong to avoid a spike in cases. Information regarding campus protocols and safety can be found at wiu.edu/coronavirus. If you have any questions about this information, please email covid-19@wiu.edu. Read more.

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MLK Observance Set for Jan. 18: March & Virtual Program

January 13, 2021

The McDonough County Branch of the NAACP, along with the Western Illinois University Black Student Association (BSA), WIU Chapter of NAACP, WIU's Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the Mount Calvary Church of God in Christ in Macomb, will host an MLK Remembrance Day Monday, Jan. 18. Read more.

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Spring 2021 COVID Test Information (Update 1/13/21)

January 13, 2021

Western Illinois University will continue to host numerous COVID-19 test dates during the Spring 2021 semester. In keeping with Tier 3 guidelines, which remain in place, employees are encouraged to work remotely when possible and should coordinate with their supervisor to determine appropriate arrangements. Read more.

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Garland W. Ash Obituary

January 12, 2021

Graveside services for retired Building and Grounds Foreman Garland W. Ash, of Macomb, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 at St. Paul Cemetery in Macomb. Read more.

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WIU Food Pantry Opens for First Week of Spring 2021 Semester

January 12, 2021

The student-run Western Illinois University Food Pantry will open next week for the first week of the Spring 2021 semester. Read more.

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WIU Student-Run Media Nominated for Annual Media Awards

January 11, 2021

Western Illinois University’s student-run broadcast news and sports media, as well as the radio station, have been named as finalists for the annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Media Awards, to be held in March. Read more.

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WIU Teacher Education Programs: Preparing Future Teachers Since 1902

January 11, 2021

When Western Illinois University opened its doors 118 years ago, on Sept. 23, 1902, the school was called Western Illinois State Normal School (WISNS). The school's primary mission was to train country school teachers, and included a "lab school" for area children in which WISNS teacher education students learned their trade. From Western's initial beginnings through present day, WIU has prepared thousands of teachers throughout the state of Illinois and beyond for successful careers in the classroom. Read more.

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New Student Leadership Opportunity at WIU

January 11, 2021

Students at Western Illinois University will have even greater opportunities to further develop their leadership skills with a new initiative that will kick off this spring. Read more.

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Pandemic Forces Cancellation of Annual WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo

January 11, 2021

Western Illinois University's School of Agriculture has announced that this year's planned Farm Expo, the 51st annual event hosted by Western Illinois University's Agriculture Mechanization (Ag Mech) Club, has been cancelled because of the limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.

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Sowinski Named Director of Internal Auditing

January 11, 2021

Michael Sowinski, former vice president, Internal Audit at OSF HealthCare in Peoria (IL) has been named director of Internal Audit at Western Illinois University. Read more.

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Last updated: Friday 15th of January 2021 10:59:05 PM


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Spring Semester Calendar

  • January 18, Mon. -- Dr. Martin Luther King Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • January 19, Tues. -- Classes Begin
  • January 25, Mon. -- Open Registration Ends  (SP 2021)
  • January 26 - February 1, Tues.-Mon. -- Restricted Registration  (SP 2021)
  • February 12, Fri. -- Lincoln's Birthday -- No Classes/University Closed
  • February 15, Mon. -- Classes Resume
  • March 10, Wed. -- No Classes
  • March 11, Thurs. -- Classes Resume
  • March 15, Mon. -- Advanced Registration Begins  (SU/FL 2021)
  • March 26, Fri. -- Advanced Registration Ends  (SU/FL 2021)
  • March 29, Mon. -- Open Registration Begins  (SU/FL 2021)
  • April 4, Sun. -- Last Day to Drop Classes or Withdraw from the University
  • April 13, Tues. -- No Classes
  • April 14, Wed. -- Classes Resume
  • May 3-7 Mon.-Fri. -- Final Exam Week
  • May 14-16, Fri.-Sun. -- Commencement Celebration

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