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 provided with culturally and linguistically appropriate information, they are empowered to create healthier outcomes for themselves and their communities. “WIU’s recognition... Read More

The deadline for students to submit abstracts for participation in Western Illinois University’s Undergraduate Research Day has been extended to Tuesday, April 11. Undergraduate students from all majors are invited to submit their faculty-mentored research and creative projects for participation in the 20th annual Thomas E. Helm Undergraduate Research Day, which will take place April 19. The abstract submission form can be found at bit.ly/3KMVYsI. Students are also encouraged to submit a photo of themselves working on their research (with their faculty mentor if possible). These can be sent... Read More

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

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

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 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

EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is necessary to postpone the Distinguished Faculty Lecture scheduled for March 22 at 7 p.m. in the COFAC Recital Hall. As soon as a new date/has been determined, the campus community will be notified. MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – The Western Illinois University 2023 Distinguished University Professor Peter Cole will deliver the Distinguished Faculty Lecture, The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project (CRR19), at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The lecture is open free to the... Read More

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 write a letter to a woman they find inspiring and enjoy the movie Iron Jawed Angels. Pizza and refreshments will be provided to all attendees. For more information on the event, email IDEAS at ideasqcdrive@gmail.com.  Read More

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 Assistant Secretary for Administration Oscar Gonzales. “This is the second highest honor awarded to USDA staff, second only to the Secretary of Agriculture Award,” said Presny. “I received the... Read More