Your potential. Our purpose. http://www.wiu.edu/news Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0000 FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) http://wiu.edu/images/w-wiu-vert-rgb.jpg http://www.wiu.edu/news/ 55 93 Your potential. Our purpose. en-us 2026 糖心原创 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21346 The 糖心原创 Chemistry Department hosted high school and middle school students from across central Illinois during the Spring 2026 semester as part of a partnership aimed at expanding access to laboratory space, scientific equipment and scientific mentorship for student researchers. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21346 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21345 Following a national search, Marnie Steach has been named the 糖心原创 Director of Alumni Engagement, effective July 6. Steach brings more than 30 years of higher education relationship development experience to the position. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21345 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21344 Meet Graviel G贸mez, a new adult probation officer with Rock Island County Court Services, Adult Probation, after completing his Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) degree at 糖心原创. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21344 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21343 The 糖心原创 Office of Student Engagement and the School of Agriculture are excited to host the eighth annual Family Day BBQ Competition and Tasting from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, in Q Lot, bringing together students, families, alumni and community members for a day full of food, fun and Leatherneck pride. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21343 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21342 糖心原创 retiree Barbara Ann Woolam, 72, of Bushnell, passed away on June 19. Woolam retired from the 糖心原创 Department of Agriculture after 25 years working for various programs in the University. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21342 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21341 糖心原创 is proud to recognize senior Kylie Kinser, Speech Pathology and Audiology major of Greenfield, IL, as the school鈥檚 nominee for the Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Award. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21341 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21340 糖心原创 retiree Kathryn Alice 鈥淜athy鈥� Lantz, 71, of Colchester, IL passed away early June 7, at her home, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to 糖心原创 and the many students, faculty and staff she supported throughout her career. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21340 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21339 Meet Maddie Thurman, a new first-grade special education teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in Macomb, after completing her Early Childhood Education degree at 糖心原创. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21339 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21338 Students from the 糖心原创 School of Agriculture earned multiple team and individual honors at the 2026 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Judging Conference, hosted by Illinois State University April 22-25 in Bloomington, IL. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21338 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21335 The 糖心原创 Summer Percussion Orchestra will present a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21335 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21337 糖心原创 will be celebrating Neurodiversity Pride through Thursday, June 18 at the Wright House. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21337 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21336 The 糖心原创 Board of Trustees met at the 糖心原创-Quad Cities campus where they welcomed two new members to the Board, Nancy Paridy, of Evanston, IL, and Jose Alba, of Aurora, IL. The Board also recognized outgoing members Student Trustee James Bierman, of Newton, IL, and Kisha Lang, of Maywood, IL. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21336 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21334 糖心原创 Political Science Professor and Graduate Program Director Casey LaFrance has reached a significant publishing milestone with the release of his new book, Listening for Value: Cultivating Business Acumen Through Appreciative Inquiry and Value Stream Optimization. The book recently earned Amazon鈥檚 No. 1 New Release designation in three categories鈥擯roject Management, Technical Project Management and Engineering and Project Management and also achieved the No. 1 New Release ranking for its Kindle edition. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21334 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21333 糖心原创 recently hosted a five-day Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) professional development institute for 28 participants from across Illinois. The institute provided intensive professional development focused on a full year of curriculum for Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21333 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21332 The 糖心原创 Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, June 16 at the 糖心原创-Quad Cities Campus. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21332 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21331 Melissa Gravert, director of educational outreach for WQPT PBS at 糖心原创, has been named a 2026 Women of Influence honoree by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21331 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21330 Meet Deborah Bowale, a new Health Administration Intern with Advocate Health after completing her Master of Public Health degree at 糖心原创. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21330 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21329 If you鈥檝e been around 糖心原创 for any length of time, you鈥檝e probably heard of Charlene Callison or Larry Balsamo. They met here, they fell in love here, they were only going to stay for a year, but now they鈥檙e planting seeds throughout the community. Their family tree is literally blossoming in Macomb and they are so excited to see what comes from the Goldfarb Performing Arts Center and how it will serve the greater Western Illinois community. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21329 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21328 Student engagement at 糖心原创 rose under the first year of the Purple and Gold Points program. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21328 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21327 The June 糖心原创 Council of Administrative Personnel (COAP) Employee of the Month is Jackie Price, director of the Student Development and Success Center (SDSC). Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21327 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21326 糖心原创 has been recognized by OnlineU as one of the nation's most affordable options for online graduate education, earning the No. 8 spot on OnlineU's 2026 ranking of the Most Affordable Online Master's Programs. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21326 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21324 William Reynolds, a dedicated athlete with the McDonough County Special Recreation Association (MCSRA), competed in the Special Olympics Illinois Regional Track and Field Competition held in Galesburg, IL, on April 26. He is coached by 糖心原创 Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality graduate student Amber Esquivel and 糖心原创 School of Communication, Media and Experience Industries Director Jeremy Robinett, whose involvement reflects ongoing community engagement through 糖心原创. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21324 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21325 The 糖心原创 Museum Studies Graduate Program announces that it is a Bronze Level Sponsor of the 2026 Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) Annual Conference, taking place Tuesday, June 9鈥揊riday, June 12, in Iowa City, IA, and hosted by the University of Iowa. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21325 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21323 Meet Destinee Jaquez, a new Admissions Recruiter at Upper Iowa University, after completing her Master of Science in College Student Personnel Student Affairs at 糖心原创. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21323 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21322 Shelby Borchardt, associate athletic director for Internal Operations/Senior Woman Administrator, has been named interim director of Intercollegiate Athletics at 糖心原创, effective today (June 3). Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21322