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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University- Quad Cities IDEAS Club will host a Women’s History Month event at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 in QC Complex, room 1102. The event will celebrate the women who inspire and show appreciation for women who have an impact on our communities. Participants will have the opportunity to […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University Alumnus Cody Presny received a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Award in 2022. Presny, a 2015 and 2019 graduate of the Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA) programs, was awarded the 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture Assistant Secretary for Administration Award by Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh and […]
The Western Illinois University School of Music will present WNBQ IS ON THE AIR: Music by and about women, non-binary/trans, and queer persons, featuring collaborative pianist Denzel Abarquez, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The concert will feature performances by students and faculty, and […]
The Western Illinois University School of Music will present the Faculty Chamber Music Series Concert IV, featuring members of the Camerata Woodwind Quintet and the WIU Piano Trio, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. This performance is free and open for general audience […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University has been recognized by Online Master’s Degrees as one of the Best Online Master’s in Educational Technology for 2023. Western is ranked 18 out of 50 colleges and universities across the country. The Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology has offered online courses since 1996. It […]
MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is ready to fly broomsticks across the Mississippi River and solve mathematical puzzles for a summer full of fun and learning for youth in grades 4-8. “We’re so excited for the opportunity to resume our summer youth camps at WIU-QC,” said Associate Professor of Mathematics Susan Brooks. […]
