Western Illinois University
WIU recognized as affordable among Illinois universities
Western Illinois University (WIU) with campuses in Macomb and Moline, has been ranked among Illinois’ most affordable higher education institutions for 2024-2025 by The Affordable Degree Guide. The guide reviews tuition costs across 20 public and private universities in the…
WQPT hosts suicide prevention awareness event, panel
WQPT will screen excerpts from the film, “A Reason to Live,” and an engaging panel…
WIU cuts 89 faculty, staff; launches cost-saving measures
A total of 89 faculty and staff positions are being cut as part of the…
WIU to offer Rural Residency Summer Symposium
The Western Illinois University (WIU) Office of Teacher Education will host the 2024 Rural Residency…
WIU event discusses fostering LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
Western Illinois University in collaboration with the Quad Cities Graduate Center will host a “How…
QC’s McCann to be honored May 11 as outstanding WIU graduate
The outstanding accomplishments of Western Illinois University (WIU) graduates Steven J. McCann and Scott D.…
Interim president challenges WIU to create brighter future
There are bright days ahead for Western Illinois University, but to get there it must…
WIU Board chair honored as Top 30 Women in Food by marketer
Western Illinois University (WIU) Board of Trustees Chair Carin Stutz has been honored by Lunchbox…
WIU will waive application fee for new applicants in April
Western Illinois University (WIU) Undergraduate Admissions and the School of Graduate Studies will waive the…
WIU to host Accounting career open house
The Western Illinois University (WIU) School of Accounting, Finance, Economics and Decision Sciences (AFED) will…
WIU to host DataFest competition April 12 -14
Western Illinois University School of Accounting, Finance, Economics and Decision Sciences (AFED) will host the…
WIU wins $2.2M grant to increase rural student higher-ed access
Western Illinois University (WIU) will receive $2.2 million in federal grants to improve college readiness…
WIU receives DOJ funds to train police
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced that…
WIU ranked as Illinois’ least expensive public university
Western Illinois University, with campuses in Macomb and the Quad Cities, has been recognized as…
WIU named ‘Best for Vets College’ for 13 years
For 13 consecutive years, Western Illinois University has been honored as a “Best for Vets…
WIU names new deans
Western Illinois University Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences James Schmidt has…