MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – The Western Illinois University Broadband Regional Engagement for Adoption + Digital Equity (READY) team was recently announced as a recipient of a $300,000 grant from the Illinois Broadband Lab. The funds will support projects over the next 16 months in the Northwest and West Central regions of the state. Teams at the Macomb […]
A collaborative effort between the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture (Ag) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will offer a unique educational opportunity for conservation planners. The WIU School of Ag is exploring new territory by including conservation planners from across Illinois in an introductory soils class taught by Joel Gruver, professor of […]
Western Illinois University (WIU) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) have established a partnership that will allow Illinois State Police troopers to earn 12 educational credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA). An event celebrating the collaboration was held at the Illinois State Police training center Jan. 30. In […]
The Western Illinois University Multicultural Center (MCC) and the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC) will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events held throughout February. The MCC will spend the month celebrating Black history and culture, recognizing the profound impact of African Americans on society. “Our goal this year was to highlight excellence […]
Chicago artist Ashley January will have a solo exhibition, “Human | Mother | Black,” on display Tuesday, Jan. 17 – Friday, Feb. 24 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. A reception for the artist will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. The artist will speak about their work at 5 p.m. January […]
The Western Illinois University Track and Field team delivered several standout performances at Saturday’s Hawkeye Invite, rewriting the school record books. Edward Clark got things started for the Leathernecks posting an impressive time of 6.94 seconds in the men’s 60m sprint, landing him 3rd place overall. Clark’s time not only marks a new personal best, […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – This year, Western Illinois University invites all students and faculty to attend career and internship fairs provided by the WIU Career Center and various academic departments. These fairs are for job seekers looking for information about local and regional organizations. “Career Fairs play such an important role on campus. Studies show […]
Trenton Taber, a 2015 graduate of Western Illinois University’s Agriculture Education program, has been named the Region 4 Outstanding Agriculture Teacher by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE). “My career as an agriculture teacher wouldn’t be anything without the mentors and support I’ve received throughout Illinois Ag Education, including, but not limited to: Dr. […]
A Western Illinois University student and professor earned a scholarship and grant from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) to attend their national conference in Anaheim, CA, in January 2025. Senior Music Business major Makenna Frank earned the prestigious Lamond GenNext Award and WIU Director of Music Business Kyle Jones was given a NAMM […]
Western Illinois University students are invited to see nationally recognized speaker Derek Greenfield at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 in the University Union Heritage Room. Greenfield’s program, “Better Together: Advising the Spirit of Inclusion and Belonging Through Healthy Communication and Relationships,” will allow students to experience a dynamic opportunity to break down barriers, learn more […]
