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WIU Alumni Association Announces NCAA Tournament Watch Parties Nationwide

March 19, 2026

The Western Illinois University Alumni Association invites alumni, friends, and fans across the country to gather and cheer on Leatherneck women’s basketball during the NCAA Tournament. The Leathernecks take on the University of North Carolina on Friday, March 20 in the first round of the tournament. The game tips off at 4:30 p.m. central. Read more.

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Dace Named COAP EOM for March

March 19, 2026

Marsha Dace, a counselor at Western Illinois University Counseling Center, has been named the Council of Administrative Personnel (COAP) Employee of the Month for March. Read more.

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Nicastro, Leathernecks Highlighted Nationally Ahead of NCAA Tournament

March 19, 2026

Western Illinois women’s basketball is earning national recognition ahead of the NCAA Tournament, as USA Today featured the Leathernecks in its March Madness preview. Read more.

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Just Hired: Emma Cortelyou

March 19, 2026

Meet Emma Cortelyou, a graduate of Western Illinois University’s English M.A. program, who was hired as a staff writer with the United Church of God. Read more.

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Students Make RockyTHON a Success

March 18, 2026
In total, this year’s event raised $40,034.13

More than 200 Western Illinois University students helped raise more than $40,000 during the 13th Annual Main EventRockyTHON on March 7. Read more.

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UUB to Host Laser Tag Event March 25

March 18, 2026

The University Union Board (UUB), in collaboration with the Inter-Hall Council (IHC), will host a Laser Tag event from 5–9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 in the Grand Ballroom of the University Union. The event is open free to all Western Illinois University students. Read more.

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WWII Living History Experience in Macomb

March 18, 2026

The Western Illinois University Veteran Resource Center and the Department of History are partnering with the Macomb Park District to host a living World War II history experience in the Macomb community. Read more.

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WIU Sports Broadcasting Students Gain Front-Row Experience at OVC Women’s Basketball Championship

March 17, 2026

For a group of Western Illinois University students, the Ohio Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Championship at the Ford Center in Evansville, IN, was more than a title run. It was a live, high-pressure learning lab in sports journalism and ESPN production. Read more.

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Women's Center Hosts Take Back the Night Week

March 17, 2026

The Western Illinois University Women’s Center will host a powerful series of programs for Take Back the Night Week, beginning Monday, March 23. These events are designed to raise awareness, support survivors and strengthen community advocacy around ending sexual and gender-based violence. Read more.

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WIU PAS Hosting Trivia Night March 27

March 17, 2026

The WIU Performing Arts Society is hosting an Arts Smarts music trivia night at 7 p.m. Friday, March 27 at The Penny, 26 West Side Square in Macomb. Read more.

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Mayborn Earns OVC Faculty Honor

March 17, 2026
Kyle Mayborn

Western Illinois University interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Kyle Mayborn was honored by the Ohio Valley Conference, receiving a Faculty Commitment to Student Success Award. Read more.

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WIU Campuses Closed March 16

March 16, 2026

Due to extreme winter weather conditions, both Western Illinois University’s Macomb and Quad Cities campuses will be closed until 6 p.m. Monday, March 16. Forecasted snow accumulation and dangerous winds are expected to impact travel and campus operations. Read more.

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Last updated: Sunday 22nd of March 2026 04:08:07 PM


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