Just Hired! Through the experiences of local, regional, national and international students, Western Illinois University has some incredible alumni who are changing the world in the workforce. This ...

The College of Business and Technology at Western Illinois University provides a focus for educational excellence that promotes the intellectual and personal growth of participants and enhances their ...

MACOMB, IL - - The Al Sears Music Fest returns to Macomb this fall, Friday, Sep. 19 - Sunday, Sept. 21, with a dynamic weekend of jazz, R&B and American songbook performances. The festival will ...

MACOMB, IL - - The new school year is rapidly approaching! The Western Illinois University Counseling Center (UCC) will host a UCC Open House from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in its new space on the ...

Recent news and press releases from WIU's University Communications.

Counselor Education, College Student Personnel, & Social WorkNews Western Illinois University announces the appointment of Jeff Hancks as Chair of the Department of Counselor Education, College ...

Museum Studies Western Illinois University offers a unique master’s degree in museum studies. Through interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on learning, our program prepares students for dynamic ...

Interim Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Budget, Personnel, and Student Affairs Dr. Holly Nikels Responsibilities: WIU/UPI contract administration; University grievance officer; ...

MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Foundation and Hy-Vee have launched a new initiative to benefit the WIU Veterans Resource Center. Under the "Fuel Point W" campaign, the Hy-Vee gas ...

MACOMB, IL - - The annual Western Illinois University Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Summer Camp wrapped up with an exciting competition on July 11. The high school campers ...

Dr. Kristi Mindrup, President The 13th President of Western Illinois University is Dr. Kristi Mindrup, who had been serving as interim president of WIU since April 1, 2024. On December 6, 2024 the ...

MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University alumna Melissa Schopfer (Crowe) was awarded the 2025 Women of Plaintiffs Asbestos Litigation Seminar (PALS) Award for her work as a representative for ...