The Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC) at Western Illinois University is accepting applications for its annual Black Alumni Council Scholarship. The scholarship is open to incoming first-year students and previous recipients. The application deadline is July 1. “We appreciate the Black Alumni Council’s ongoing commitment to WIU students,” said Katy Gorsuch, director of WIU’s Multicultural Center. “This opportunity assists in easing the financial burden students face, and supports them on the path to success in their college journey.” To apply online, visit... Read More

A group of six Western Illinois University international graduate students were chosen to attend a Montessori Model United Nations conference in mid-February in New York City, NY. Shola Elufisan, Judith Hassan, Oluwadamilola Abiodun-Adewusi and Chinedu Onyekatu, all of Nigeria and all Public Health graduate students, and College Student Personnel graduate student Nikisha Smith, of Antigua, and MBA student Ayobami Timothy, of Nigeria, attended the three-day conference to help youth from across the country to discuss worldwide issues. “Through the conference, countries came together to discuss... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen announced the launch of his first Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. The winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.  “One of the responsibilities I look forward to the most is recognizing our many talented neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois,” said Sorensen. “I look forward to acknowledging the gifted young artists across our District and honoring one talented student’s work in the halls of the U.S. Capitol.”   Submissions must be made by Friday, April 28, 2023.... Read More

After a nearly four-year hiatus Project NOW will be welcoming students to their new Head Start location in Aledo. The classrooms are located inside Community Bible Fellowship at 1109 SE 3rd Street. Project NOW’s Head Start Director, Andrea Flannery, is excited to welcome 21 students to two new Head Start classrooms. “Project NOW Head Start has missed being able to serve Mercer County with a high-quality Head Start program and we are thankful for our partnership with Matt and Jeannie Ewing, of Community Bible Fellowship to allow us to again serve the great children and families in this area.... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Because of Western Illinois University’s long-time support of veterans and active service personnel, the University has been recognized for 14 years running as a “Military Friendly School” by Viqtory/Military Friendly, achieving “Gold” status for 2023-2024. Western ranked 19th in the United States for small public universities earning the Gold status. “WIU remains dedicated to serving our veterans and active duty personnel and has since the early 1900s,” said WIU President Guiyou Huang. “Receiving recognition from Viqtory/Military... Read More

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – Regional College students have been making a difference for years as WQPT/PBS Ambassadors, an elite volunteer group representing WQPT throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois. The Ambassadors are a more highly trained extension of the WQPT volunteer force representing the station at fairs, community and fundraising events and on television.  It is also a way for students to fulfill their school’s volunteerism requirements while making a difference in the community. This year WQPT will be bringing in “Hero Elementary” character, Lucita Sky to appear at WQPT events... Read More

Congratulations to Davenport Central High School’s Jazz 1 for receiving an invitation to return to the Iowa Jazz Championships this year! Only 15 4A bands in the entire state of Iowa received this distinction. Central’s performance is on Tuesday, April 4th at 2:45pm in Stephens Auditorium on the campus of Iowa State University. #growingexcellence #davenportcommunityschool #davenporteducation  Read More

The Western Illinois University Counselor Education department in conjunction with Wild Ones, Quad Cities and the Quad Cities Graduate Study Center will host an evening of Plants, Paths and Pizza from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 14 on the Quad Cities campus in the QC Complex C Atrium. This event is open and free to the public. “It takes many types of allies to solve the environmental challenges we face today,” said Counselor Education Professor Leslie O’Ryan. “Especially important are university and community partnerships such as the one between Wild Ones, Quad Cities and Western Illinois University... Read More

The Davenport Community School district approved two new staff members to be added to the DCSD administrative team at the School Board Meeting March 27. Brian Ehlinger has been added as Principal of Davenport Central High School and Diane Campbell will be Director of Learning and Results at the Administrative Service Center (ASC). Mr. Ehlinger has been proud to serve the Davenport Community School district since 2005. All 18 years have been at Central High School, where he was a teacher and coach for seven years, the Athletic Director for seven years, Associate Principal for three years and most... Read More

The Western Illinois University Business Studies Living Learning Community is hosting a Professionalism Workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 via Zoom. This workshop is open free to any current WIU student. “This workshop is a great opportunity to hear from recent graduates about their successes and challenges at their first and/or second jobs,” said Business Communication Instructor Michelle Howe. “Even though the Business Studies LLC is hosting the event, any WIU student will gain value from this workshop.” Four WIU Department of Management and Marketing alumni will attend... Read More