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WIU named a top midwest regional university by U.S. News

Western Illinois University (WIU) ranked 57th in the “Regional Universities Midwest” category in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings for providing quality education and encouraging student achievement.  In addition to its regional recognition, WIU stood out in several…

WIU Leathernecks will tip off Dec. 16 at Vibrant at the Mark

Western Illinois University’s men and women basketball players will make history on Friday, Dec. 16,…

The Western Illinois University Leathernecks men’s and women’s basketball teams, who typically play home games on their WIU home court in Macomb, will tip off at the Mark of the Quad Cities on Dec. 16.

College Career Fair is set for Sept. 28

The Western Illinois University Career Center will host a Quad Cities College Career Fair in…

WIU Career Center to host job-seeker career, internship fairs

The Western Illinois University Career Center, in conjunction with academic departments, will offer a number…

GIS Center helps Silvis with water pipe survey

A project to meet a statewide mandate to replace lead water pipes in homes is…

WIU to host employer town hall

Western Illinois University, in collaboration with Quad Cities college and university career centers, is offering…

WIU adds 6 online degrees for working professionals

Six new online degree programs for working professionals will begin this fall at Western Illinois…

Western Illinois University alumnus donates $25,000 to college

Western Illinois University alumnus and Deere & Company retiree A.J. “Jan” Ryden recently donated $25,000…

WIU program opens STEM path for high schoolers

Area high school students who want to jump-start their STEM education and increase their chance…

Western Illinois University president named to Committee of 100

Western Illinois University President Guiyou Huang has been named to the non-partisan leadership organization, Committee…

QC minority business program helps highlight Small Business Week

The Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) in Iowa and Illinois and the Quad Cities Chamber…

Great start at WIU, WIU-QC

Just a little more than a year after taking the helm at Western Illinois University,…

Recruitment, retention, partnerships key to WIU’s future

Guiyou Huang’s first year as president of Western Illinois University has been jammed with planning,…

Huang’s inauguration provides a progress report on WIU

Inaugural addresses traditionally serve as an opportunity for incoming presidents to share their visions and…

WIU launching bachelor’s-to-master’s-degree program

Western Illinois University officials say the school needs to change as the world becomes more…

Tuition, other fees going up at WIU

New students who plan to attend Western Illinois University in the Quad Cities will have…