The Western Illinois University Centennial Honors College has announced the winners of the 22nd Annual Thomas E. Helm Undergraduate Research Day, which was held Wednesday, April 16. A total of 51 scholarly presentations were delivered by 59 students, spanning 18 majors. Podium Competition First Place: Olivia Rueschhoff, senior, of Manito, with faculty mentors Dinesh Ekanayake […]
The Western Illinois University School of Agriculture is holding its 2025 Leatherneck Legacy Online Sale from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. Bids on various items and experiences, including a WIU custom bar, will be accepted throughout the day. This sale helps offset the costs of the livestock judging team and the school livestock farms. There are […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University will host the annual Employee Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Memorial Tree Grove on the Macomb campus. Each year WIU honors employees who passed away the year prior in a memorial planting ceremony. This year, the ceremony will honor Yvonne Zaborac, who passed […]
Western Illinois University has celebrated Minority Health Month in April since 2006. The national theme this year is, “Better Health Through Better Understanding.” This year’s theme focuses on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority and AI/AN communities by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information and resources. When patients are […]
Western Illinois University is celebrating National Volunteer Week Monday, April 21 to Thursday, April 24. The Office of Student Engagement – Volunteer Programs and Western’s All Volunteer Effort (WAVE) are partnering together to provide WIU student volunteers opportunities to participate in giving back to their community. National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and […]
Mark your calendars! Children who turn five on or before September 1, 2025, are eligible to start school in the 2025-2026 school year in the Rock Island-Milan School District. Below are the upcoming Kindergarten Round-Up dates for all elementary schools. For more information, please visit: https://rockislandmilansd41il.sites.thrillshare.com/…
Current Western Illinois University Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) senior JayLhien Colbert describes WIU as a place that fosters growth—a second home that inspires students to embrace their journey. “When I think about WIU, I think about growth, opportunity and the incredible people who make it feel like home,” Colbert said. “It’s a place that challenges […]
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month! Did you know that one mosquito bite could put your dog’s life at risk? Here’s how heartworm disease happens: A mosquito bites an infected dog and picks up tiny worms (microfilaria). The worms develop inside the mosquito and are passed to another dog through a bite. Over time, the […]
MOLINE, Ill. – Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is set to host the 2025 High School Welding Competition at its East Peoria campus on Saturday, April 12. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the competition begins promptly at 8 a.m. Seniors must RSVP to secure their spot in the competition by contacting their local MTI campus or visiting MidwestTech.edu. “Welding can […]
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will host a poker tournament at 5 p.m. Monday, April 7, in Riverfront Hall 103/104. Each poker tournament has its own rules of play. The tournament director will prepare the tournament rules in advance and will publish and distribute them for everyone to consult. Participants will compete in a single-elimination Texas […]
