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Hamori to Deliver Mary Olive Woods Lecture Sept. 23

August 11, 2026
Esther J. Hamori will deliver the 39th Annual Mary Olive Woods Lecture in Religious Studies and Philosophy.

Esther J. Hamori will deliver the 39th Annual Mary Olive Woods Lecture in Religious Studies and Philosophy at 7 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 23 in the University Union Sandburg Theatre. Read more.

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WIU Alumna Recognized as Subject Matter Expert by International Society For Pharmaceutical Engineering

August 11, 2026
WIU alumna NagaPranitha Chodavarapu (‘13) was selected as a subject matter expert reviewer for the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering.

Western Illinois University alumna NagaPranitha Chodavarapu (‘13) has been selected by the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) to serve as a subject matter expert reviewer for two of the organization’s Good Practice Guides, technical documents used by validation professionals across the global pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Read more.

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Employee Memorial Tree Planting Set For September 18

August 11, 2026
Each year WIU honors employees who passed away the year prior in a memorial planting ceremony.

Western Illinois University will host the annual Employee Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Memorial Tree Grove on campus. Read more.

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Janice J. Wayland Obituary

August 10, 2026

Former Western Illinois University Financial Aid Advisor Janice J. Wayland, 79, of Macomb, IL, passed away on August 3. Read more.

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WIU Athletics Installs New Turf Ahead of 2026 Football Season

August 7, 2026
Crews complete the installation of new turf at Hanson Field ahead of the 2026 Leatherneck football season.

Western Illinois University Athletics is gearing up for the 2026 football season with newly installed turf at Hanson Field. Read more.

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WIU Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts Seeking Volunteers for Upcoming Programming

August 6, 2026
WIU Goldfarb Center is seeking volunteers for the inaugural season ''A Season of Joy.'' Volunteer today!

The Western Illinois University Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts is seeking community members interested in volunteering and becoming part of its volunteer corps. Read more.

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WIU Theatre and Dance Announces Fall 2026 Season

August 6, 2026

Western Illinois University Theatre and Dance has announced its Fall 2026 season, featuring a lineup of classic theatre, contemporary musical theatre, original dance works and a showcase highlighting the talents of WIU students and faculty. Read more.

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Maurine Magliocco Obituary

August 5, 2026

Former Western Illinois University professor Maurine Magliocco, 81, of Quincy, IL, passed away on July 30. Read more.

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Toomey Named August COAP EOM

August 5, 2026
Toomey started at WIU on October 1, 2025, as the assistant vice president of Admissions and Enrollment Support in the Division of Student Success.

The August Council of Administrative Personnel (COAP) Employee of the Month is Richard Toomey, assistant vice president for Student Success and Enrollment. Since joining the Western Illinois University community, Toomey has truly gone above and beyond, especially over the past month by creating the new recruitment plan for the university. Often found with a welcoming smile, positive attitude and an overall approach that uplifts and celebrates others, Toomey has worked very hard over the last few weeks seeking insight, collecting feedback and drafting a strategic recruitment plan for the university that will propel us into the future. Read more.

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Last updated: Tuesday 11th of August 2026 11:24:55 PM


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