Your potential. Our purpose. http://www.wiu.edu/news Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:45:01 +0000 FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) http://wiu.edu/images/w-wiu-vert-rgb.jpg http://www.wiu.edu/news/ 55 93 Your potential. Our purpose. en-us 2026 Western Illinois University Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:45:01 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21252 The end of semester textbook buyback is coming up soon at the WIU Bookstore. Students can return books from 8 a.m - 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Friday May 7-8 and May 11-15. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21252 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21251 A community screening of the documentary Pieowa: A Piece of America will be held from 3-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, in the Garden Lounge at the Malpass Library on the Macomb campus. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21251 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21249 Western Illinois University Multicultural Center (MCC) is hosting its Casa Latina Cultural Center's 11th Annual Calle Murray from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, April 25, along Murray Street and the MCC Lawn. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21249 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21248 Western Illinois University hosted the Illinois Supreme Court as part of its “Riding the Circuit” program March 11, bringing approximately 500 students, community members and special guests to the University Union Grand Ballroom. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21248 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21247 Meet Octavio Lopez, a ‘25 Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) graduate, newly hired at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office based in Wheaton, IL. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21247 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21241 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21241 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21246 The St. Baldrick’s Foundation will host the “Rock the Bald” event from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, April 12, at Western Illinois University – University Union in the Lamoine Room. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21246 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21245 Western Illinois University student organizations have reached a milestone in their partnership with Royal Neighbors of America, establishing 10 Royal Neighbors volunteer chapters connected to student groups on campus. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21245 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21244 The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds Concert and Graduate Conducting Recital at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 11 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21244 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21242 Western Illinois University LGBTand#42;QA Resource Center is excited to announce Pride Fest 2026, taking place from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, May 2, at the Multicultural Center (MCC) Lawn and Parking Lot. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21242 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21240 Western Illinois University is pleased to name Anne M. Burton as the new General Counsel, effective April 1, following a national search. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21240 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21165 Western Illinois University will host the 2026 Western Illinois Senior Games on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, welcoming older adults from across the region for two days of competition, community, and celebration. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21165 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21239 Western Illinois University–Quad Cities (WIU-QC) will host a graduation celebration from 4–7 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, in the Riverfront Hall Atrium. Graduates are invited to attend for all or part of the evening as the university community gathers to recognize their achievements. The event will follow an open house format, allowing attendees to stop by at any time during the celebration. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21239 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21221 Western Illinois University is excited to announce its 11th annual Western Challenge Day of Giving, scheduled for Friday, April 24. This year’s theme, “What a Difference a Day Makes,” celebrates the powerful impact a single day of generosity can have while highlighting the pride and tradition of the Leatherneck community. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21221 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21238 As the Western Illinois University chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) prepares for its annual trip to the Special Education Leadership Summit (SELS) in Washington, DC, the group is hard at work fundraising. CEC will hold its annual Name That Tune music trivia event Friday, April 10. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21238 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21237 Meet Donovan Schaefer, a graduate of Western Illinois University’s Recreation, Parks, Tourism, and Administration master’s program and Environmental Biology bachelor’s program, who was hired at the Warren County Health Department in Monmouth, IL. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21237 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21236 Western Illinois University and Black Hawk College (BHC) officially formalized a new articulation agreement during a signing event held today, at the Black Hawk College-Quad Cities campus in Moline, IL. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21236 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21235 With momentum building in Springfield, IL, around a new funding model for public universities, Western Illinois University is inviting alumni and friends to take action. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21235 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21234 The Moline-Coal Valley School District, in partnership with Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, will temporarily relocate Lincoln-Irving Elementary School to the WIU-QC campus beginning Tuesday, April 7, following Spring Break. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21234 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21233 Frances M. Hamilton, 90, of Macomb, a devoted community member and longtime supporter of Western Illinois University, passed away March 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, faith and care for others. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21233 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21232 Western Illinois University–Quad Cities (WIU-QC) will host Student Success Trivia Night from 4:30–6 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 in Riverfront Hall, room 111. The event invites students, faculty and members of the WIU-QC community to participate in an evening of trivia, collaboration and friendly competition. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21232 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21229 Former Professor of Western Illinois University Robert Wayne Jefferson, 86, of Macomb, a distinguished educator, scholar and academic leader, passed away March 25, leaving behind a legacy of more than four decades in higher education Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21229 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21227 The Western Illinois University Community Music School (CMS) is now accepting registrations for its 2026 Summer Music Camps, which will take place Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 26 on the Macomb campus. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21227 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21226 The Western Illinois University University Union Board (UUB) is excited to announce Best Week Ever 2026, a week-long celebration packed with themed activities, campus spirit and high-energy Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21226 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21225 Professor Brooke Fisher Liu will be giving a public lecture at 3:45 p.m Monday, March 30 in the University Union Capital Room. The lecture is titled "Navigating the storm: Essential risk communication for crisis survival." Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21225