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WIU livestock judging team claims national titles in 2026 season

The Register-Mail 04 Feb 2026
At the Cattlemen’s Congress, WIU placed fifth High Team Overall, including third High Team Swine, fifth High Team Cattle, sixth High Team Sheep & Goats and sixth High Team Reasons ... visit wiu.edu/Ag.
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WIU lands $3.6M grant to expand rural school psychology training

Star Courier 03 Feb 2026
“We are really excited to partner with our LEAs that have been without an in-person school psychologist for the past few years,” said Leigh Ann Fisler, associate professor and coordinator of WIU’s School Psychology program.
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WIU student earns elite project business certification

The Register-Mail 02 Feb 2026
With this achievement, she joins a select group of individuals in the U.S., including three WIU faculty members, who have earned the certification ... now come from WIU, positioning the University as a ...
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How college helped Tyanna Buie turn resilience into art

Star Courier 02 Feb 2026
Buie, a 2006 WIU graduate, has become a nationally recognized artist and associate professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, according to the announcement.Overcoming challenges ... Her time at WIU ...
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WIU student earns rare global project business certification

Canton Daily Ledger 29 Jan 2026
Western Illinois University student Winter Hurst-Leadicker has earned an internationally recognized certification in project business management ... For more information, visit. wiu.edu/cas/political_science/ or wiu.edu/cas/history/.
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New WIU grad lands English teaching job at her former high school

Pontiac Daily Leader 28 Jan 2026
Ries-Ennells, a Sterling High School alumna, learned about the position through a former teacher and applied ... Ries-Ennells credited her education at WIU for preparing her for the role ... Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.​
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WIU official: Visa suspension brings fears

Image Quad-City Times 18 Jan 2026
Western Illinois University's international community will see a new challenge as the Trump administration suspends work visas for a third of the world this month ... .
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'They are very uneasy': WIU official says visa suspension of 75 countries brings new fears

Image Dispatch Argus 18 Jan 2026
Western Illinois University's Assistant Vice President of Global Studies said the suspension of immigrant work visas from 75 countries has international students worried about their post-graduation plans ... .
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WIU announces fall dean's list

Image Fort Madison Daily Democrat 15 Jan 2026
A total of 970 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University (WIU) were named to the fall 2025 dean’s list. The total includes 63 students at the WIU-Quad Cities Campus ... Hancock County students included.. Bowen ... Burnside ... Carthage ... Nauvoo.
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Jennifer von Kaenel named WIU’s COAP Employee of the Month

The McDonough County Voice 12 Jan 2026
Von Kaenel was nominated for her dedication, leadership and service to WIU and the surrounding community, according to a community announcement ... Von Kaenel's work also reflects WIU's mission to advance equity, social justice and opportunity.
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Steven Ross returns to WIU after 31 years to finish his degree

The McDonough County Voice 08 Jan 2026
Ross, who originally attended WIU from 1990 to 1994 but never completed his degree, had promised his mother he would return and finish his studies ... To learn more about WIU's online programs, visit wiu.edu/online.
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Western Illinois University leader honored for alumni impact

Canton Daily Ledger 01 Jan 2026
Hallinan, a 1995 WIU graduate ... Before joining WIU, he served 20 years with the Illinois National Guard ... For more information about making a gift to the University foundation, visit wiu.edu/foundation.
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WIU grad Brian Allen leads Quad City Arts as executive director

Daily Review Atlas 22 Dec 2025
Allen, who graduated from WIU's museum studies program in 2013, brings experience from previous roles at the Figge Art Museum and the German American Heritage Center and Museum ... Allen's connection to WIU extends beyond his education.
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Photos: WIU-QC celebrates it 2025 Fall graduates

Image Dispatch Argus 19 Dec 2025
The Quad Cities campus of Western Illinois University held an open house for Fall graduates to mingle with other students, staff and their families at the Riverfront Hall Atrium on Thursday, December 18, in 2025 ... .
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Eye On Illinois: Redistricting thankfully moot, railroad reaction and WIU selling QC assets

Kankakee Daily Journal 16 Dec 2025
As noted Oct. 29, Illinois lawmakers – and especially Gov ... A hard no was always the right answer ... Gov ... Now? WIU is leasing two QC campus buildings to a local school district through June 2027, and last week, trustees voted to sell a third building ... .
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