MACOMB, IL - - Visitors to the Western Illinois University campus have a new sight to greet them on University Drive. A new digital sign was installed in front of Western Hall on August 8, replacing ...

After retiring from a career spanning more than 30 years as a librarian, Western Illinois University alumna Linda Wade has embarked on a new chapter as an artist. A lifelong learner, Wade earned her ...

The Office of Public Safety (OPS) will be directing traffic. Directions to the Residence halls can be found in the move-in guide. For more information about move-in, contact University Housing and ...

At an early age, the 2025 Western Illinois University School of Agriculture graduate developed a love for raising competitive livestock and now, as the new WIU farm manager, he plans to continue ...

MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Union Board (UUB) will host a Welcome Bingo from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. The UUB invites students to the ...

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 Western Illinois University Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award. Nominations will be accepted until Sunday, Aug. 31. The Alumni Achievement Award ...

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

MACOMB, IL - - Education is at the heart of the Western Illinois University library's mission and students are playing a major role in preserving history so the past can be taught to future ...

The journey to higher education just got easier as Western Illinois University is now live on the Common App, as of Friday, Aug. 1. Through the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), the state has ...