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QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: WIU-QC campus moving forward
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmakers series to looking back on some of the biggest and most noteworthy stories we covered in 2025 across the Quad Cities region. Each story also includes a small update on the topic or…
Interim president challenges WIU to create brighter future
There are bright days ahead for Western Illinois University, but to get there it must…
WIU QC Museum Studies sponsors ‘Career Conversations’
Western Illinois University’s Museum Studies program will sponsor the 2024 Career Conversations from 6-7:30 p.m.…
WIU works to better welcome students with Autism
The Western Illinois University Justice, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (JIDE) is working on a fundraising…
WIU to host DataFest competition April 12 -14
Western Illinois University School of Accounting, Finance, Economics and Decision Sciences (AFED) will host the…
Garima Mishra joins WIU-QC’s chemistry faculty
Western Illinois University is welcoming experienced chemistry professor Garima Mishra to spearhead the inaugural offering…
U.S. News names WIU a 2024 Best Midwest Regional University
Western Illinois University was recognized this month as a “Best Regional University in the Midwest”…
WIU will participate in GivingTuesday
Western Illinois University (WIU) will take part in GivingTuesday on Nov. 28, a global movement…
Grant to address teacher shortages in high-needs districts
Western Illinois University, in partnership with Black Hawk College and local school districts, received a…
‘Power of Place’ conference is set
The Western Illinois University Museum Studies program, together with the Figge Art Museum and the…
WIU grows Learning Assistant Program
Western Illinois University will expand its Learning Assistant Program (LAP) this fall. The university introduced…
WIU, Figge and Putnam host museum conference
The Quad Cities will play host to the Iowa Museum Association’s 2023 Conference from Sunday…
WIU VP/alumnus receives military support award
Western Illinois University alumnus and Interim Vice President for Student Success John Smith has been…
WIU to offer 24 education scholarships
Beginning in the fall, Western Illinois University will offer full scholarships to 24 teacher education…
WIU gets ‘Military Friendly Status’ for 14th year
Due to Western Illinois University’s support of veterans and active service personnel, the university has…
WIU hosts military history conference April 14-15
The Western Illinois University History Department will host a “Global and Local Perspectives on Military…