This is a series of stories about Western Illinois University students, alumni and community members, highlighting their experiences during our 125th anniversary celebration. We will feature 125 ...

After being part of the WIU family for 30 years, Merrett sees Leathernecks as individuals who work together to build a promising community. "Being a Leatherneck means working with great colleagues to ...

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — Western Illinois University was named a 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School for the 16th straight year, earning a silver award for its work supporting veterans and active service ...

WIU senior art major Jae Florence Corales will have a solo exhibition, “Perlas ng Silanganan-Pearl of the Orient Seas”, on display April 1 through April 17 at the ANNEX Gallery in the Heating Plant ...

MACOMB, IL– The life of a Macomb local is being honored through a new scholarship for freshman art majors at Western Illinois University. Andrew, Anthony and Jacob Derry have established the William E ...

This year's theme is "Y2K," offering students a chance to dress up in their best Y2K fashion. The show is open for all WIU students and faculty to attend and have a fun time exploring the art of Drag ...

Description: Western Illinois University artist and current graduate student Kendra Hallberg presents the interactive art exhibit, "I AM NOT INVISIBLE," where participants are invited to build the art ...

Description: WIU senior art major Ruby Warner will have her solo exhibition, "Bet on This", on display April 9 through April 23 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. Warner is the recipient ...

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – The Western Illinois University Inter-Hall Council (IHC) will host the annual Student Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in the tree grove on the west ...

MACOMB, IL - - The Performing Arts Society (PAS) at Western Illinois University is thrilled to announce that applications for three grants are open for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. The WIU Arts Grants ...