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McGaughey Joins WIU-Quad Cities

April 25, 2017

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MOLINE, IL - - Alison McGaughey has been named public information specialist at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities in Moline.

McGaughey, who held a similar position at the Macomb campus from 2006-2011, returns to WIU after having served the past five years as a community college instructor for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and Black Hawk College.

At the WIU-QC campus, McGaughey will be tasked with providing information to the general public and local media about news and events taking place at the Moline campus, as well as promoting the University through social media, web and print publications.

"I'm so excited to return to the University community and to share the exciting developments that are taking place on this beautiful campus," said McGaughey. "I'm impressed with the quality of programs and student achievements on the QC campus, and, with my previous experience promoting the University while based in Macomb, I know how important it is to get the word out about the affordability and quality of a Western education."

A 1999 graduate of Monmouth College (B.A., English and Communications), McGaughey began her career as a journalist, working as a reporter for daily newspapers. She later worked as marketing communications coordinator for Knox College in Galesburg (IL). She began working at WIU as an editorial writer in the University Relations office in 2006, and later, she was promoted to public information specialist. McGaughey earned her Master of Arts in English while working full time for WIU, graduating in December 2010. After completing her graduate degree, McGaughey relocated to the Quad Cities, where she taught English as a Second Language, as well as GED and Adult Basic Education, specializing in reading improvement.

During her time as an instructor, McGaughey served as a voting board member and public relations committee member on the Quad Cities-based Bi-State Literacy Council.

"Alison's experience in telling the stories about Western's successful alumni, current students, faculty and staff served us well when she worked for the University previously," said Joseph Rives, WIU Vice President for the Quad Cities and Planning. "Now, she brings the added benefit of knowledge about our presence in the Quad Cities and about the varied backgrounds of the students we serve. Her addition to Western Illinois University will help us further expand and promote our growing presence in the Quad Cities and beyond."

Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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