26 Oct 2026

Western Illinois University Counselor Education to Host Open House for Prospective Graduate Students November 20

By University Communications

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 26, 2026) — Western Illinois University (WIU)’s School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs will host an Open House 10:30AM-12PM, Friday, November 20, for prospective graduate students interested in pursuing a career in counseling.

22 Oct 2026

"Dear Evan Hansen" in Hainline Theatre October 29-November 1

By University Communications

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2026) — Western Illinois University Theatre and Dance will host Dear Evan Hansen, a theatre performance based on the book by Steven Levenson. The event will take place at 7:30PM, Thursday, October 29; Saturday, October 31; and at 2PM, Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, in Brown Hall, Hainline Theatre.

20 Oct 2026

Jeffrey Hancks Named Vice President/President-Elect of Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries (IACRL)

By University Communications

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 20, 2026) — Western Illinois University (WIU) Interim Director of Quad Cities Academic Initiatives Jeffrey Hancks has been elected vice president/president-elect of the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries (IACRL).

14 Oct 2026

Western Illinois University School Counseling Program Ranked N° 5 in Illinois for 2027

By University Communications

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 14, 2026) — Western Illinois University’s School Counseling Program has been named among the “Best Master’s in School Counseling” programs for 2027 by MastersinCounseling.

12 Oct 2026

Western Illinois University’s Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) to Welcome Magic Rocks October 22

By University Communications

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 12, 2026) — “Magic Rocks!” will hit the stage for a family-friendly night at Western Illinois University’s Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) at 7:30PM, Thursday, October 22.

05 Oct 2026

Western Illinois University Museum Studies Program to Host First MicroCredential Workshop November 4

By University Communications

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 5, 2026) — Western Illinois University’s Museum Studies program will host its first microcredential workshop, “Museum and Technology,” 9AM-3:30PM, Wednesday, November 4, at WIU-Quad Cities, with an option to participate live via Zoom.

30 Sep 2026

Western Illinois University (WIU) Museum Studies at Iowa Museum Association (IMA) 2026 Conference

By University Communications

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2026) — Western Illinois University (WIU)'s Museum Studies Graduate Program will have a strong presence at the 2026 Iowa Museum Association (IMA) Annual Conference, held Sunday, October 18–Tuesday, October 20, at Reiman Gardens in Ames, Iowa.

The program is an academic sponsor of the conference and nine current Museum Studies graduate students will attend and serve as conference volunteers.

22 Sep 2026

Western Illinois University Continues to Be Recognized by US News and World Report For 2027

By University Communications

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2026) — Western Illinois University continues to earn recognition for its academic excellence and commitment to student success in the 2027 US News and World Report Best Colleges rankings.

WIU earned recognition in two categories on US News and World Report's 2027 Best Colleges badge-eligible list, including Regional Universities in the Midwest and Top Public Schools (N° 20 — tied) — Regional Universities in the Midwest.

21 Sep 2026

New Emergency Operations Center Unveiled at Western Illinois University (WIU)

By University Communications

MACOMB, ILLINOIS (September 21, 2026) — On Monday, September 21, Western Illinois University (WIU) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Emergency Operations Center, cementing WIU’s emergency-management program and School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) spot as one of the nation’s best.

21 Sep 2026

Corn Belt Ports Consortium Designated 2026 Center of Excellence by Maritime Administration (MARAD)

By University Communications

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 21, 2026) — The Corn Belt Ports Rural Maritime and Logistics Training and Education Consortium has been designated a 2026 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education by the US Maritime Administration (MARAD).

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