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Genesis Garden prepares to open their new emergency family shelter at the start of next year.

Genesis Garden prepares to unveil new emergency shelter

December 4, 2019

Beers and Benches by the Brewery

December 4, 2019

Squeezing lemons to save lifes

December 4, 2019

Leathernecks prepare to give back

December 2, 2019

Resident Assistant Council pairs with Salvation Army for holiday festivity

November 20, 2019

Abraham announces repercussions after finalizing investigation

November 20, 2019

Student Government Association looks to bring bikeshare program

November 18, 2019

Western leader applications are live on Purple Post

November 18, 2019

Rockython prepares for a successful year

November 15, 2019

SGA discusses search for new president

November 11, 2019

SGA stresses importance of open sessions

November 1, 2019

UUB shows “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”

October 30, 2019

Dance Marathon gets ready for pancake dinner

October 30, 2019

Student Government Association needs quorum to make change

October 28, 2019

Sentences announced for Operation Iced Out

October 25, 2019

UUB travels to NACA

October 23, 2019

Sigma serve children through Dodgeball Tournament

October 23, 2019
Sara Remar and Madison Brewer stand in front of their sign.

Getting cheesy with DZ

October 21, 2019

Haunted House of Payne scares for the last year

October 18, 2019

Students prepare for Make A Difference Day

October 18, 2019

Students begin awareness for the 30th Take Back the Night

October 16, 2019

Dance Marathon holds McDonald’s fundraiser

October 16, 2019

Western prepares for Dads’ Day activities this Saturday

October 14, 2019

SGA appoints new student leaders across campus

October 14, 2019
Philanthropic events take over campus

Philanthropic events take over campus

October 9, 2019
Western Illinois University Dance Marathon decorated the mall this week to celebrate and encourage people to sign up for their main event.

Child Health Day takes over the University Union

October 9, 2019
Western Illinois University students paint the paws leading through campus to show alumni who come back to celebrate Homecoming weekend the way back home.

[PHOTO] City Council discusses upcoming projects

October 2, 2019
Western Illinois Universitys Horn Field Campus prepares for their annual Corn Maze.

Horn Field Campus prepares for annual Corn Maze

September 27, 2019

Cheerleaders begin annual fundraiser

September 25, 2019

Western Illinois University celebrates Founder’s Day

September 25, 2019

Student Government passes legislation

September 23, 2019
Jace Skwara was named Honorary Captain and posed with lineman Tre Hendon after the game.

Leathernecks honor and support local Miracle Kid at Saturday’s football game

September 23, 2019
Acting President and Interim Vice President for Student Services answer students questions

Acting President and Interim Vice President for Student Services answer students questions

September 20, 2019

Western is awarded $10 million for agriculture research

September 18, 2019

5K honors Fallen Soldiers and Alumni through scholarships

September 16, 2019

Senators aren’t appointed, holds up business

September 13, 2019

Students reflect on summer of service

September 11, 2019

Town and Gown is schedueld to kick off Homecoming

September 9, 2019

Getting to know acting President Abraham

September 6, 2019

Sorority Recruitment kicks off this weekend

September 4, 2019
Students gather all across the campus mall as they attended last years Student Activities Fair put on by the Office of Student Activities.Students gather all across the campus mall as they attended last years Student Activities Fair put on by the Office of Student Activities.

Get involved at the Student Activities Fair today

August 28, 2019
Carthage Verterinarian Conference attendees gathered in the Grand Ballroom to kick off their annual event.

Carthage Veterinary Service hosts annual conference

August 28, 2019

Community gathers to ‘Neck Up the Square

August 26, 2019

Balloon Rally returns to Macomb next month

August 23, 2019

Dance Marathon gets ready to host 2nd Annual Color Run

August 21, 2019

Western welcomes students back home

August 19, 2019

SGA convenes for the final time this year

May 3, 2019

Sigma Sigma Sigma crowns the 19th annual Mr. Greek/ Mr. WIU

April 26, 2019

Student leaders express the need for change is now

April 24, 2019

Who else is excited for Homecoming 2019?

April 22, 2019

Student Government Association announces election results

April 19, 2019

Hulu brings to light the true story of “The Act”

April 15, 2019

FYE Proposal and uTech initiatives brought before SGA

April 12, 2019

Student Government Association holds annual SGA Debate

April 5, 2019

Dance Marathon surpasses goal of 150K

April 3, 2019

Guest Speaker addresses SGA concerns about University direction

March 29, 2019
Administrators address student concerns at SGA meeting

Administrators address student concerns at SGA meeting

March 22, 2019
William Polley speaks at the weekly SGA meeting.

Vice President of Administrative Services speaks on layoffs

March 6, 2019
Daria Levchenko and a concerned students voice their concerns about parking on campus.

Students voice concerns about parking availabilty on campus

March 1, 2019
Student Government Association meets after a three-week break.

Student Government Association resumes regular schedule.

February 22, 2019

Associate Provosts speaks to SGA about the future of Western

February 20, 2019

Phi Sigma Sigma hosts annual Phi Singled Out

February 15, 2019

Anthropology Department hosts Field School Info Session

February 8, 2019

Multicultural Center will host women’s activism event

February 4, 2019

Student Government Association expands on restructuring

January 23, 2019

365 Nutrition Macomb is open for business

January 18, 2019

Student Government Association announces restructuring

January 16, 2019
10 Western Illinois University students traveled to Oakland University for the Great Lakes Affiliate of Colleges and Univeristy Residenve Halls Conference Nov. 16-18.

Western brings home nine awards following GLACURH conference

December 7, 2018

OPS and MPD gives tips for a safe and happy holiday break

December 5, 2018

Reed appoints two new Student Government Association members

December 5, 2018
Kelly Morris (middle), Office of Academic Services Advisor, was awarded the October Advisor of the Month Award by her students for continuous support.

Morris named October Advisor of the Month

December 3, 2018

Leatherneck runs for Peoria City Council Member

November 30, 2018

Mayor Mike Inman visits SGA to hold an open forum

November 28, 2018

Students get stuck in Sunday’s snow storm

November 28, 2018
Professor Robert Hirmonimus-Wendt spoke to the Student Government Association Tuesday to discuss ways to combat the actions that will take place at Saturdays game.

SGA discusses ways to combat hate

November 14, 2018
Chick-fil-A grandopening delayed

Chick-fil-A grandopening delayed

November 12, 2018

Clow to replace Neumann as Interim Provost

November 12, 2018

Student Government Association celebrates Election Day

November 7, 2018

Western graduate opens up 365 Nutrition Macomb seven months after graduation

November 5, 2018

Western unveils new ‘MyWestern’ app

November 2, 2018

SGA awards Student of the Month awards

October 31, 2018
Students, faculty, staff and members of the communty gather at Western to run/walk in honor of our fallen soldiers.

Western host the seventh annual Fallen Soldiers 5K

October 29, 2018

Interfraternity Council stands with survivors

October 29, 2018

Take Back the Night spreads awareness against sexual assault

October 26, 2018

Operation Iced Out has three successful indictments

October 26, 2018

SGA discusses ways to get involved and make Western better

October 24, 2018
Students can refer to the WIRC for help when dealing with sexual and domestic violence.

Student Government Association hosts Superhero Blue Light Fun Run/Walk

October 22, 2018
Student Trustee Justin Brown .

Courier Conferences Episode I: Getting to know Student Trustee Justin Brown

October 19, 2018

Student Government Association discusses upcoming events

October 17, 2018
Tanner Hall located on the northeast end of campus is scheduled to go offline if enrollment remains low starting fall 2019.

Tanner Hall to be taken offline starting the next academic year

October 10, 2018

Student Government Association adopts new Core Values

October 10, 2018
12 members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at Western Illinois Univeristy traveled to Des Moines, Iowa to build accessible amenities for people with disabilities.

Pi Kappa Phi travels to Iowa to impact the lives of people with disabilities

October 8, 2018
Career Preparation Day Coordinator Stacey Macchi gets ready to host the 10th annual event.

10th annual Career Preparation Day to be hosted next week

October 8, 2018

SGA asked to help with admissions efforts

October 3, 2018

Board of Trustees approves FY20 budget recommendations

October 1, 2018
Alumni returing for Homecoming easily find their purchased brick with the new Map of Bricks.

Alumni easily find bricks in new Alumni Plaza

October 1, 2018
School of Agriculture Director, Andrew Baker, began his time at Western in 1999.

School of Agriculture’s annual Open House is approaching

September 28, 2018
President Jack Thomas, Student Board of Trustee Justin Brown and guest speaker Representative Tony McCombie pose for a picture following the Founders Day program in Sherman Hall Auditorium.

Western Illinois University celebrated Founders’ Day

September 26, 2018
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