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IHSA Basketball Super-Sectional to be Held at Western Hall

January 15, 2026

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) will be hosting a Class 1A Boy’s Basketball Super-Sectional at Western Hall on March 9. Read more.

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Just Hired: Ajayla Ries-Ennells

January 15, 2026
Ajayla Ries-Ennells was recently hired as an english teacher at Sterling High School in Sterling, IL.

Meet Ajayla Ries-Ennells, a graduate of Western Illinois University's English Education program, who was recently hired as an english teacher at Sterling High School in Sterling, IL. Read more.

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New CVS Health Vending Machine Enhances Convenience in University Union

January 14, 2026
WIU community members now have convenient, on-campus access to health and wellness essentials through the new CVS Health vending machine.

Western Illinois University has partnered with CVS Health and added a new vending machine to campus, now available in the University Union’s One Stop Rocky Shop. The self-service kiosk offers a curated selection of over-the-counter medications, personal hygiene products, and everyday health essentials, offering students, faculty/staff, and guests an on-campus resource. Read more.

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WIU to Commemorate National Day of Racial Healing Jan. 20

January 14, 2026

The Western Illinois University Office of Employee Initiatives and Campus Culture (EICC) will commemorate the 10th annual National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, following Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read more.

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Welcome Week Spring 2026 Announced

January 14, 2026

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will host Welcome Week 2026, Tuesday, Jan. 20–Friday, Jan. 23. All events are open to WIU students, staff and faculty members. Read more.

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WIU-QC to Host Scholarship Fair Jan. 27

January 13, 2026

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will host a Scholarship Fair from 4–5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Riverfront Hall, room 111. All WIU students are invited and encouraged to attend. Read more.

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WIU Student Spends Summer at Argonne National Laboratory

January 13, 2026
WIU Physics student Chelsie Hadley spent the past summer working at the Argonne National Laboratory.

Ahead of her senior year, WIU Physics student Chelsie Hadley spent the past summer contributing to research in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL. Read more.

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Knowles Named 2025 Employee of The Year

January 12, 2026
Knowles was previously named February 2025 EOM.

Danielle Knowles, School of Nursing laboratory staff member at Western Illinois University, has been named the 2025 Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Year. Read more.

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WIU Sociology Professor Elected President of Midwest Sociological Society

January 12, 2026
Patrick McGinty, professor of Sociology at Western Illinois University, has been elected president of the Midwest Sociological Society (MSS) for the 2028–29 term.

Patrick McGinty, professor of Sociology at Western Illinois University, has been elected president of the Midwest Sociological Society (MSS) for the 2028–29 term. He has also been elected to serve on the MSS Board of Directors from 2026–30. Read more.

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Fall 2025 Dean's List Announced

January 9, 2026

A total of 970 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List. The total includes 63 students at the WIU-Quad Cities Campus. Read more.

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Murphy Named Director of Internal Auditing

January 9, 2026
John Murphy is WIU's new Director of Internal Auditing.

Western Illinois University is pleased to announce John Murphy as its new Director of Internal Auditing, effective Monday, Jan. 5. Read more.

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Last updated: Thursday 15th of January 2026 05:04:07 PM


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  • January 19, Mon. -- Dr. Martin Luther King Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • January 20, Tues. -- Classes Begin
  • February 12, Thurs. -- Lincoln's Birthday -- No Classes/University Closed
  • February 13, Fri. -- Classes Resume
  • March 16-20, Mon.-Fri. -- Spring Break -- No Classes
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  • May 11-15, Mon.-Fri. -- Final Exam Week
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