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Western Illinois University Hosts Regional Education Summit

March 11, 2026
Tahir Khan, WIU associate professor and interim director of the WIU Cybersecurity Center, speaks at the Administrators’ Round Table of Western Illinois Educational Summit.

The Administrators’ Round Table of Western Illinois held its annual Education Summit at Western Illinois University on February 6, bringing together approximately 50 regional superintendents and principals for a timely discussion on the role of Artificial Intelligence in K-12 education. Read more.

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Peter Nielson Obituary

March 11, 2026

Former Western Illinois University Professor of Biological Sciences Peter James Nielson (Jim), 88, of Broomfield, CO, passed away Sunday, February 22. Read more.

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IL SBDC to Host National SBDC Day Open House March 18

March 11, 2026
IL SBDC to Host National SBDC Day Open House

Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will host a National SBDC Day Open House and Client Appreciation event from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, on the WIU-QC campus in Riverfront Hall, rooms 103/104, located at 3300 River Drive in Moline, IL. Read more.

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Education That Works for the Quad Cities

March 10, 2026
The WIU-QC campus is defined defined by reinvestment and revitalization, as well as a renewed focus on serving students and the Quad Cities region.

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is entering a new chapter defined by reinvestment and revitalization, as well as a renewed focus on serving students and the Quad Cities region. Read more.

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WIU Board of Trustees to Meet March 12

March 10, 2026

The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, March 12 at the WIU Macomb Campus. Read more.

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Leathernecks Win OVC Tournament Title

March 9, 2026
The WIU women's basketball team earned an NCAA Tournament berth on Saturday.

The Western Illinois women's basketball team secured the program's first Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship on Saturday afternoon, defeating Lindenwood 71–65 at the Ford Center. Read more.

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Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes Executive Director to Speak at WIU

March 6, 2026

The Executive Director of the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes, Elana Kahn, will visit Western Illinois University and Macomb Wednesday-Friday March 11-13. Read more.

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New Music Festival Returns to WIU Next Week

March 6, 2026

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present the New Music Festival 2026 with events and performances at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. Read more.

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Regional Leaders Visit WIU's School of Engineering and Technology

March 6, 2026
Western Illinois University professor Kevin Hall takes regional leaders through a lab at Knoblauch Hall.

Top regional education officials got a first-hand look at Western Illinois University’s labs within the School of Engineering and Technology in Knoblauch Hall on Monday, March 2, as the community discusses initiation of a Career and Technical Education (CTE) center in McDonough County. Read more.

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Sherry C. M. Lindquist to Deliver 2026 Distinguished University Professor Lecture

March 6, 2026
Sherry C. M. Lindquist will deliver the 2026 Distinguished University Professor Lecture.

Western Illinois University is pleased to announce that Sherry C. M. Lindquist, professor of art history in the College of Fine Arts and Communication has been selected to deliver the 2026 Distinguished University Professor Lecture. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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WIU to host R.A.D. Women's Self-Defense training in April

March 6, 2026
WIU will host a R.A.D. training throughout April.

Western Illinois University will host R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Women’s Self-Defense Training in April, offering participants practical skills and confidence through a comprehensive 12-hour program. Read more.

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RockyTHON Returns to Campus March 7

March 5, 2026
Students enjoying themselves at the 2025 edition of RockyTHON.

A campus tradition returns to Western Illinois University this weekend! WIU will host their 13th annual Main Event RockyTHON (dance marathon) for the kids from noon-9 p.m. Saturday, March 7 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Read more.

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Just Hired! Luke Little

March 5, 2026

Just Hired! Through the experiences of local, regional, national and international students, Western Illinois University has incredible alumni who are making an impact in the workforce. This series features students from around the world who are hired post-graduation. Read more.

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Last updated: Wednesday 11th of March 2026 04:49:10 PM


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