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Richard Toomey has been named the new assistant vice president of Admissions and Enrollment Support
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Toomey Named Assistant VP of Admissions and Enrollment Support

September 11, 2025

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MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University is pleased to welcome Richard Toomey as the new assistant vice president of Admissions and Enrollment Support, effective Oct. 1.

Toomey is a proven higher education executive leader with 31 years of experience in admissions. Most recently, Toomey spent four years as the associate vice president of Enrollment Management at Fitchburg State University. Prior to that, he spent 17 years at Indiana State University serving in multiple positions, including director of Admissions, assistant vice president of Enrollment Management and nine years as the associate vice president of Enrollment Management.

"I am so excited to join the community at Western Illinois University," Toomey said. "From my first interactions with the campus leadership, I knew that the number one priority was a focus on students. The mission and values of Western Illinois University have been a proven inspiration to all members of the student body, the faculty and staff and the alumni. I intend to bring my 30+ years of service with public higher education to further advance the vision of the Leatherneck community."

In this role, Toomey will lead all aspects of WIU's undergraduate recruitment efforts and will play a key role on both an institutional and divisional level, driving strategic enrollment priorities and shaping the new student onboarding experience.

"We are excited to welcome Richard to Western Illinois University," WIU Vice President for Student Success Justin Schuch said. "Richard is bringing over 30 years of experience in recruitment and enrollment initiatives and will help shape the next phase of our efforts here at WIU. The entire Leatherneck team is excited for Richard to join us, and our current and future students will benefit from his leadership."

To learn more about WIU Admissions, visit wiu.edu/admissions.

WIU is a recognized member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and has been named among the state's most affordable higher education institutions. WIU was also named an Opportunity College and University by Carnegie, highlighting its affordability, accessibility and long term earning potential of its students.

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