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WIU Launches Dual Enrollment Plus Pilot Program With Macomb High School

August 13, 2026
Macomb High School students are on campus today as part of Western Illinois University’s new pilot Dual Enrollment Plus (DE+) initiative, connecting local students with opportunities at WIU.

Western Illinois University is launching a pilot Dual Enrollment Plus (DE+) initiative in partnership with Macomb High School to expand opportunities and strengthen connections with local high school students in McDonough County. Read more.

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WIU Introduces Team Behind New Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts

August 13, 2026
From left to right: Alejandro Solis, assistant technical director; Administrative Assistant Noelle Lindem; Interim Director Mick Cumbie; and Technical Director Todd Meyers.

Western Illinois University is preparing to welcome audiences to the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA), and a team of experienced professionals is working behind the scenes to bring the University's newest performance venue to life. Read more.

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WIU-QC Museum Studies Program Awarded IMLS Grant to Build Regional Workforce Pipeline

August 12, 2026

The Museum Studies Graduate Program at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities (WIU-QC) has been awarded a $249,694 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to launch Building Capacity Through Apprenticeship and Microcredentials: An Integrated Workforce Development Model for Museum Professionals. Read more.

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WIU Alumnus Establishes Scholarship to Support Future Army ROTC Leaders

August 12, 2026
Maj. Michael Hart has established a new scholarship fund to support students participating in WIU's Army ROTC program. From left, Stacia McKeever, associate librarian; Hector Maymi-Sugranes, Dean of University Libraries; Maj. Michael Hart; Tim Roberts, director, School of Humanities; Emily Gillett, director of development.

Western Illinois University alumnus Major (Ret.) Michael P. Hart `08 has established a new scholarship fund to support students participating in WIU’s Army ROTC program. Read more.

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Hamori to Deliver Mary Olive Woods Lecture Sept. 23

August 11, 2026
Esther J. Hamori will deliver the 39th Annual Mary Olive Woods Lecture in Religious Studies and Philosophy.

Esther J. Hamori will deliver the 39th Annual Mary Olive Woods Lecture in Religious Studies and Philosophy at 7 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 23 in the University Union Sandburg Theatre. Read more.

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WIU Alumna Recognized as Subject Matter Expert by International Society For Pharmaceutical Engineering

August 11, 2026
WIU alumna NagaPranitha Chodavarapu (‘13) was selected as a subject matter expert reviewer for the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering.

Western Illinois University alumna NagaPranitha Chodavarapu (‘13) has been selected by the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) to serve as a subject matter expert reviewer for two of the organization’s Good Practice Guides, technical documents used by validation professionals across the global pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Read more.

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Employee Memorial Tree Planting Set For September 18

August 11, 2026
Each year WIU honors employees who passed away the year prior in a memorial planting ceremony.

Western Illinois University will host the annual Employee Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Memorial Tree Grove on campus. Read more.

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Janice J. Wayland Obituary

August 10, 2026

Former Western Illinois University Financial Aid Advisor Janice J. Wayland, 79, of Macomb, IL, passed away on August 3. Read more.

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WIU Athletics Installs New Turf Ahead of 2026 Football Season

August 7, 2026
Crews complete the installation of new turf at Hanson Field ahead of the 2026 Leatherneck football season.

Western Illinois University Athletics is gearing up for the 2026 football season with newly installed turf at Hanson Field. Read more.

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Last updated: Thursday 13th of August 2026 12:19:55 PM


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