Western Illinois Leathernecks

Leathernecks fall to 0-4 with loss to Tennessee Tech – McDonough Voice

Leathernecks fall to 0-4 with loss to Tennessee Tech  McDonough Voice

A long day now gives way to a long bye week as the Western Illinois football team limps into the off week 0-4 after Saturday’s 38-24 home loss to Tennessee …

WIU Leathernecks gets special captain for home football game. – khqa.com

WIU Leathernecks gets special captain for home football game.  khqa.com

Saturday’s Western Illinois Leatherneck football team had a special guest on the sidelines. Three year old Jace Skwara, of Quincy, is a childhood cancer survivor …

Salukis finish strong in Tennessee Tech Invitational – Daily Egyptian

Salukis finish strong in Tennessee Tech Invitational  Daily Egyptian

This weekend, the Southern Illinois Salukis women’s volleyball team competed in the Tennessee Tech Invitational tournament, finishing 2-1 in the two-day event …

College Sports Journal Missouri Valley Football Conference Game Previews: Week of 9/21/2019 – College Sports Journal

College Sports Journal Missouri Valley Football Conference Game Previews: Week of 9/21/2019  College Sports Journal

Week 3 saw another good showing for the Missouri Valley Football Conference as a whole (See the recap here). The league went 6-3 as a whole in …

Missouri State blows halftime lead in loss to No. 6 Kennesaw State in home opener – Springfield News-Leader

Missouri State blows halftime lead in loss to No. 6 Kennesaw State in home opener  Springfield News-Leader

MSU has a week off before it begins conference play at Western Illinois the following Saturday.

Memorial grad, former Western Illinois baseball coach Ryan Brownlee takes new position – Evansville Courier & Press

Memorial grad, former Western Illinois baseball coach Ryan Brownlee takes new position  Evansville Courier & Press

Ryan Brownlee is wearing a new hat, with American Baseball Coaches Association.

Montana State-Norfolk State players to watch, game info and predictions – The Bozeman Daily Chronicle

Montana State-Norfolk State players to watch, game info and predictions  The Bozeman Daily Chronicle

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WIU notebook: Time to win, redshirt decisions, old friend back in town – McDonough Voice

WIU notebook: Time to win, redshirt decisions, old friend back in town  McDonough Voice

At 0-3, the Western Illinois football admits there is room for improvement but also the squad has gotten better since its first game of the season.For coach Jared …

MVFC Power Rankings Week 4 – The Southern

MVFC Power Rankings Week 4  The Southern

Seven of the nine Missouri Valley Football Conference teams in action this weekend are at home, where they are a combined 9-4.

Men’s soccer seeks first win of the season on the road at UMKC – Western Courier

Men’s soccer seeks first win of the season on the road at UMKC  Western Courier

This week, the men’s soccer Fighting Leathernecks are heading down to Durwood Stadium in Kansas City, MO to square off against the University of …

Volleyball to take part in final non-conference tournament of the season – Western Courier

Volleyball to take part in final non-conference tournament of the season  Western Courier

The Western Illinois Leatherneck Volleyball team (3-7) travels to Cookeville, TN this weekend to face off in their final tournament where they face non-league …

Western Illinois Football seeks first win of the season – Western Courier

Western Illinois Football seeks first win of the season  Western Courier

The Western Illinois Football team will be back in action on Saturday, looking for their first win of the season’s campaign. Set to kickoff at 3 p.m., the Leathernecks …

Looking ahead: Salukis travel to Tennessee Tech Invitational – Daily Egyptian

Looking ahead: Salukis travel to Tennessee Tech Invitational  Daily Egyptian

The Southern Illinois Saluki women’s volleyball team will travel to compete in the Tennessee Tech Invitational tournament this weekend. This will be the team’s …

Leathernecks long for season’s first win | Prairie State Pigskin – ChicagoNow

Leathernecks long for season’s first win | Prairie State Pigskin  ChicagoNow

It’s been 29 years since Western Illinois has started a season with an 0-3 record, yet the Leathernecks are far from packing things in. “Our kids played their tails …

Bobcats focused on penalties ahead of Norfolk State – MontanaSports

Bobcats focused on penalties ahead of Norfolk State  MontanaSports

The Montana State football team earned a gritty win over Western Illinois on Saturday, but the game showed that the Bobcats have a lot they need to clean up, …

Women’s soccer regroups and looks forward to five-game home stand – Western Courier

Women’s soccer regroups and looks forward to five-game home stand  Western Courier

NORMAL, Ill. — The Western Illinois women’s soccer team played two away games over the weekend and fell short in both contests. The team is riding a …

Men’s golf finishes in three-way tie for 10th at first tournament – Western Courier

Men’s golf finishes in three-way tie for 10th at first tournament  Western Courier

MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois University men’s golf team took part in their first golf tournament of the year in Charleston, Indiana. The team started off the …

QHS Blue Devils Post Shutout WB6 Victory Over Galesburg At Flinn Memorial Stadium – WGEM

QHS Blue Devils Post Shutout WB6 Victory Over Galesburg At Flinn Memorial Stadium  WGEM

High School Soccer (Tuesday) Galesburg 0 Quincy 6 Moberly 3 Hannibal 6 HHS Pirates Now (5-1) High School Softball (Tuesday) Knox County 9 Scotland …

Former Bills star Booker Edgerson keeps giving back to Buffalo – Buffalo News

Former Bills star Booker Edgerson keeps giving back to Buffalo  Buffalo News

Booker Edgerson is Buffalo to the bone. He was a shutdown corner on the Bills’ AFL title teams of the mid-1960s. He was an administrator for nearly a quarter …

Bobcats Notebook: Norfolk State QB Juwan Carter a potential ‘problem’ for No. 8 Montana State – Montana Standard

Bobcats Notebook: Norfolk State QB Juwan Carter a potential ‘problem’ for No. 8 Montana State  Montana Standard

BOZEMAN — The player on which Montana State’s defense is fixated the most this week is Norfolk State junior quarterback Juwan Carter, a dual-threat athlete …

Despite slow start, Elliott sees good things from Leathernecks – McDonough Voice

Despite slow start, Elliott sees good things from Leathernecks  McDonough Voice

After the third loss in three games, Western Illinois football coach Jared Elliott was not pushing the panic button on his winless squad. After the 23-14 loss to the …

Leathernecks edged out 23-14 by Montana State in home-opener – Western Courier

Leathernecks edged out 23-14 by Montana State in home-opener  Western Courier

MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University Leathernecks (0-3) hosted the 10th ranked team in the nation, Montana State University Bobcats (2-1). The Bobcats …

Men’s soccer comeback falls short 3-2 against Northwestern; turns attention towards Drake – Western Courier

Men’s soccer comeback falls short 3-2 against Northwestern; turns attention towards Drake  Western Courier

Men’s soccer looks to gain its first win against the Drake University Bulldogs this Tuesday. The 0-5 Leathernecks fell to Northwestern University last time out as …

Volleyball swept at Wright State Invitational – Western Courier

Volleyball swept at Wright State Invitational  Western Courier

The Western Illinois Volleyball team lost all three games this weekend when they traveled to Dayton, Ohio for the Wright State Invitational. The team faced off …

Homecoming Kickoff Event: Paint the Paws, Friday, Sept. 27 – Western Illinois University News

Homecoming Kickoff Event: Paint the Paws, Friday, Sept. 27  Western Illinois University News

MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois University students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends are invited to participate in Paint the Paws Friday, Sept. 27, to kick off …

Missouri Valley Football Conference Week 3 Review – College Sports Journal

Missouri Valley Football Conference Week 3 Review  College Sports Journal

Delaware quarterback Pat Kehoe is sacked by North Dakota State’s Matt Biegler (98) and Derek Tuszka in the first quarter at Delaware Stadium Saturday (Photo: …

3 things we learned: Western makes strides in loss to No. 10 MSU – ChicagoNow

3 things we learned: Western makes strides in loss to No. 10 MSU  ChicagoNow

Two timely turnovers and two big plays for No. 10 Montana State turned the tide Saturday in a 23-14 decision against Western Illinois.

Notebook: Jones, Bailey, Sterk thrive as Bobcats take down Western Illinois – The Bozeman Daily Chronicle

Notebook: Jones, Bailey, Sterk thrive as Bobcats take down Western Illinois  The Bozeman Daily Chronicle

MACOMB, Illinois — Tristan Bailey knew where his kick was going, but held out on celebrating just to be sure.

MVFC Roundup: Top-ranked NDSU tops 18th-ranked Delaware – The Southern

MVFC Roundup: Top-ranked NDSU tops 18th-ranked Delaware  The Southern

NEWARK, Del. — Top-ranked North Dakota State held 18th ranked Delaware to less than 100 yards of total offense through the first three quarters and cruised …

METRO/PREP ROUNDUP: ISU volleyball notches 1st victory – Terre Haute Tribune Star

METRO/PREP ROUNDUP: ISU volleyball notches 1st victory  Terre Haute Tribune Star

Indiana State’s volleyball squad picked up its first win of the season in impressive fashion Saturday, sweeping Western Illinois 3-0 in the Wright State Invitational.

Montana State Bobcats Rapid reaction: Montana State Bobcats 23, Western Illinois Leathernecks 14 Tom Wylie 6 – MontanaSports

Montana State Bobcats Rapid reaction: Montana State Bobcats 23, Western Illinois Leathernecks 14 Tom Wylie 6  MontanaSports

In a game that Montana State head football coach Jeff Choate called “not pretty”, the Bobcats earned a big road win over Western Illinois 23-14. It’s the second …

Western Illinois University’s 2019 Homecoming: October 4-5 – khqa.com

Western Illinois University’s 2019 Homecoming: October 4-5  khqa.com

Western Illinois University’s annual Homecoming celebration, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 4-5, has a decidedly theatrical theme: “Rocky on Broadway: The …

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Colorado State Rams – Preview and Predictions – Best of Arkansas Sports

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Colorado State Rams – Preview and Predictions  Best of Arkansas Sports

The Arkansas Razorbacks and Colorado State Rams meet in an intraconference game with big implications for the Hogs’ bowl hopes. Here’s a preview.

Injured Leathernecks hope for home cooking this weekend – McDonough Voice

Injured Leathernecks hope for home cooking this weekend  McDonough Voice

After two long road trips that ended in losses, the Western Illinois football team is looking for some home cooking this weekend when the Leathernecks (0-2) host …

Montana State Bobcats Montana State Bobcats ready for test at Western Illinois Nick Petraccione 9:29 – MontanaSports

Montana State Bobcats Montana State Bobcats ready for test at Western Illinois Nick Petraccione 9:29  MontanaSports

Montana State travels to face Western Illinois on Saturday and the Bobcats break down what they have to do to get a win in Macomb.

Trees look for first win at Wright State Invite – Indiana Statesman

Trees look for first win at Wright State Invite  Indiana Statesman

The Sycamores are looking ahead to a triple threat weekend in Dayton, Ohio. ISU is currently winless for the 2019 season with a record of 0-6. The Sycamores …

Women’s golf kicks off fall season – Western Courier

Women’s golf kicks off fall season  Western Courier

MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois University women’s golf team opened up their season over the weekend. Expectations are high for this team. They have …

Western Illinois University And QU Hawks Have A Busy Monday On The College Fairways – WGEM

Western Illinois University And QU Hawks Have A Busy Monday On The College Fairways  WGEM

Cassidy Jurkaites shot a 54-hole career-low score of 229 (+13) after a 75 in the final round to pace Western Illinois women’s golf at the Redbird.

Moving the Chains with . . . WIU quarterback Connor Sampson – ChicagoNow

Moving the Chains with . . . WIU quarterback Connor Sampson  ChicagoNow

Get to know Connor Sampson in this Chicago Now Moving the Chains Q&A.

Women’s soccer splits weekend double-header with UIC and NIU – Western Courier

Women’s soccer splits weekend double-header with UIC and NIU  Western Courier

MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois women’s soccer team fell to 2-2-1 after two games since last Thursday. The team opened a two-game home stand Thursday …

Four downs: Bobcats trying to keep momentum alive at Western Illinois – The Bozeman Daily Chronicle

Four downs: Bobcats trying to keep momentum alive at Western Illinois  The Bozeman Daily Chronicle

Montana State’s next trip won’t be easy. The Bobcats are a couple days removed from their triumph over Southeast Missouri at home, moving them up to No.

Football falls to 0-2 after tough 38-13 loss to FBS Colorado State – Western Courier

Football falls to 0-2 after tough 38-13 loss to FBS Colorado State  Western Courier

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — The Leathernecks of Western Illinois University traveled to Colorado this weekend to pull off the massive upset against FBS opponent …

3 things we learned: Rocky Mountain trip leads to fall for Western Illinois – ChicagoNow

3 things we learned: Rocky Mountain trip leads to fall for Western Illinois  ChicagoNow

Western Illinois gave up two long touchdown plays in the first half and never recovered in a 38-13 loss at FBS Colorado State.

Missouri Valley Football Conference Week 2 Review – College Sports Journal

Missouri Valley Football Conference Week 2 Review  College Sports Journal

The Missouri Valley Football Conference as a whole had a much better week than in Week 1 during this past Week 2. The league as a whole went 6-3 with one …

Western Illinois vs Colorado State Live Streams – Boston Sports Extra

Western Illinois vs Colorado State Live Streams  Boston Sports Extra

Find the official channels to watch Western Illinois vs Colorado State live stream online, NCAA Streams in Hd quality free here.

4 takeaways as CSU football team blasts Western Illinois – The Coloradoan

4 takeaways as CSU football team blasts Western Illinois  The Coloradoan

The Rams showed electric offense and strong defense to get back in the win column.

Women’s soccer loses in-state dual against ISU – Northern Star Online

Women’s soccer loses in-state dual against ISU  Northern Star Online

DeKALB — For the third game in a row, the women’s soccer team has conceded a goal in under five minutes. The Huskies traveled to Normal, Illinois where they …

Colorado State football vs. Western Illinois: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score – WDIV ClickOnDetroit

Colorado State football vs. Western Illinois: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score  WDIV ClickOnDetroit

The Colorado State Rams are battling the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Fierce battle ahead for WIU Leathernecks at Colorado State – ChicagoNow

Fierce battle ahead for WIU Leathernecks at Colorado State  ChicagoNow

Western Illinois plays at Colorado State Saturday in Fort Collins. This marks the first meeting between the two schools.

CSU football focused on matchup with Western Illinois – Loveland Reporter-Herald

CSU football focused on matchup with Western Illinois  Loveland Reporter-Herald

Saturday’s upcoming clash at Canvas Stadium resembles an early-season circumstance from 2018 all too well. Colorado State hosts Western Illinois in search …

Western Illinois Football seeks a “Mile High” at Colorado State – Western Courier

Western Illinois Football seeks a “Mile High” at Colorado State  Western Courier

MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois Fighting Leathernecks (0-1) are set to face off against the Colorado State Rams (0-1) this weekend at Fort Collins.

Leathernecks take on Colorado State – McDonough Voice

Leathernecks take on Colorado State  McDonough Voice

After a long bus ride to Alabama over a week ago, the Western Illinois (0-1) football team takes a flight across the country to take on Colorado State (0-1) in its …

Volleyball prepares for second straight road tournament – Western Courier

Volleyball prepares for second straight road tournament  Western Courier

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Western Illinois women’s volleyball team is traveling this upcoming weekend to Cape Girardeau, Mo. to participate in the …

Colorado State vs. Western Illinois: Game Preview, Kick Time, TV Schedule, Livestream, Prediction – MWWire

Colorado State vs. Western Illinois: Game Preview, Kick Time, TV Schedule, Livestream, Prediction  MWWire

The Rams host FCS Western Illinois in their home opener. Here’s how to watch and what to watch for.

Leathernecks looking to recover from opening loss – McDonough Voice

Leathernecks looking to recover from opening loss  McDonough Voice

After a disappointing loss at North Alabama to start the season, the Western Illinois football team spent little time feeling sorry for itself, beginning to focus its …

Women’s soccer falls to 1-1-1 after shutout tie and road loss – Western Courier

Women’s soccer falls to 1-1-1 after shutout tie and road loss  Western Courier

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Western Illinois women’s soccer team played two games over the three-day weekend, picking up a 0-0 draw to Indiana University …

Preview: Colorado State football vs Western Illinois – Rocky Mountain Collegian

Preview: Colorado State football vs Western Illinois  Rocky Mountain Collegian

Colorado State football looks to redeem themselves against Western Illionois this upcoming Saturday following their loss to CU.

Leathernecks’ volleyball picks up first win at StarkVegas Classic – Western Courier

Leathernecks’ volleyball picks up first win at StarkVegas Classic  Western Courier

STARKVILLE, Miss. — The Western Illinois Volleyball team traveled to Starkville, Miss. this weekend to participate in their first tournament of the season.

What we learned from WIU’s opening game loss – ChicagoNow

What we learned from WIU’s opening game loss  ChicagoNow

Western Illinois fell in its 2019 opener at newly FCS-minted North Alabama. Here’s what we can glean from it.

Cross Country Teams At Western Illinois Open The 2019 Season – WGEM

Cross Country Teams At Western Illinois Open The 2019 Season  WGEM

The Western Illinois men’s and women’s cross country teams opened the season at Spring Lake Park in the Early Bird Invite earlier today. Western’s women.

Lions vs Leathernecks Score – Game Summary & Recap, Aug 30, 2019 – HERO Sports

Lions vs Leathernecks Score – Game Summary & Recap, Aug 30, 2019  HERO Sports

Get a summary and score recap of the North Alabama Lions vs Western Illinois Leathernecks football game on Aug 30, 2019. In addition, view the star of the …

Western Illinois Falls Against North Alabama In Season Opener – WGEM

Western Illinois Falls Against North Alabama In Season Opener  WGEM

The Western Illinois University football team kicked off their 2019 season on the road Thursday night in Florence, Alabama. Both the Lions and.

UNA opens season with win over Western Illinois – News Courier

UNA opens season with win over Western Illinois  News Courier

FLORENCE — Entering the game as a double-digit underdog at home, the University of North Alabama opened its 2019 season with a solid 26-17 win over …

Volleyball set to travel to first tournament in Starkville, Mississippi – Western Courier

Volleyball set to travel to first tournament in Starkville, Mississippi  Western Courier

STARKVILLE, Miss. — The Western Illinois University women’s volleyball team will be traveling to Starkville, Miss. this weekend to participate in their first …

Meet your Western Illinois Fall sports coaches – Western Courier

Meet your Western Illinois Fall sports coaches  Western Courier

Soccer has already started their regular season, football started yesterday, volleyball starts this afternoon, golf and cross country are starting very soon, and even …

Women’s soccer prepares for weekend road trip double-header – Western Courier

Women’s soccer prepares for weekend road trip double-header  Western Courier

MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois women’s soccer team kicks off a two-game road trip tonight when the take on the Indiana University – Purdue University …

WIU opens season with road contest at North Alabama – ChicagoNow

WIU opens season with road contest at North Alabama  ChicagoNow

Western Illinois will battle North Alabama and the steamy conditions of the South Thursday night when the Leathernecks open their season.

Western Illinois football playing North Alabama Thursday – News – Canton Daily Ledger

Western Illinois football playing North Alabama Thursday – News  Canton Daily Ledger

The time for talking is over. After a long offseason, spring camp, summer lifting and conditioning and fall camp, the Western Illinois football team can make its …

Leathernecks look to neutralize North Alabama – Western Courier

Leathernecks look to neutralize North Alabama  Western Courier

Our very own Western Illinois University Fighting Leathernecks will kick off the 2019 season tomorrow night at Braley Stadium in Florence, Alabama against the …

WIU at UNA | News – courierjournal

WIU at UNA | News  courierjournal

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama will kick of its second season as a Division I program at home this week with a special Thursday night game …

UNA football: Lions expect physical style from Western Illinois – Times Daily

UNA football: Lions expect physical style from Western Illinois  Times Daily

North Alabama returned to the practice field Monday, a day after heavy rain chased them inside to Flowers Hall as the countdown to Thursday’s season opener …

Leathernecks show resilience in comeback win – Western Courier

Leathernecks show resilience in comeback win  Western Courier

MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois women’s soccer team kicked their season off right at home with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Missouri State …

New faces look to lead Leathernecks to big season – Western Courier

New faces look to lead Leathernecks to big season  Western Courier

MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois Fighting Leathernecks had a solid season a year ago under first year head coach, Jared Elliott. The team went 5-6 overall, …

Western Illinois Plays Host To The QU Hawks In Soccer Exhibition On Saturday – WGEM

Western Illinois Plays Host To The QU Hawks In Soccer Exhibition On Saturday  WGEM

In college soccer action in Macomb on Saturday evening, the Leathernecks of Western Illinois University played host to the Hawks of Quincy University. The.

Five players selected as captains to lead Leathernecks’ football team to victory – Western Courier

Five players selected as captains to lead Leathernecks’ football team to victory  Western Courier

Every great group has a great captain. The new colonies had George Washington, the civil rights movement had Martin Luther King Jr. and now the Western …

Women’s soccer extremely confident after back-to-back shutout wins – Western Courier

Women’s soccer extremely confident after back-to-back shutout wins  Western Courier

MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois women’s soccer team kick off their regular season at home this afternoon against the Missouri State University Bears.

Fresh Faces 2019: Western Illinois Leathernecks – ChicagoNow

Fresh Faces 2019: Western Illinois Leathernecks  ChicagoNow

Wide receiver Tony Tate, who battled a hip injury all last season, is one of four *fresh* faces to play bigger roles at WIU this fall.

An insider’s preview of Western Illinois football | Prairie State Pigskin – ChicagoNow

An insider’s preview of Western Illinois football | Prairie State Pigskin  ChicagoNow

Prairie State Pigskin asked WIU beat writer Scott Holland of the McDonough County Voice to assess the Leathernecks as they prepare for the 2019 season.

Western Illinois University Leathernecks Continue Drills On The Gridiron In Macomb – WGEM

Western Illinois University Leathernecks Continue Drills On The Gridiron In Macomb  WGEM

Football drills at Western Illinois University continue for the Leathernecks. WIU is set to open their season on the road against North Alabama just 2.

2019 NCAA Division I College Football Team Previews: Western Illinois Leathernecks – College Sports Journal

2019 NCAA Division I College Football Team Previews: Western Illinois Leathernecks  College Sports Journal

WIU ended last season with a 5-6 overall record (4-4 MVFC) and finished fifth in the MVFC but twice last season the Leathernecks beat a ranked …

Western Illinois University Holds Football Media Day In Macomb – WGEM

Western Illinois University Holds Football Media Day In Macomb  WGEM

The Leathernecks of Western Illinois University held their annual Football Media Day earlier today at Western Hall in Macomb. WIU head coach Jared Elliott.

FCS 2019 PREVIEW: Western Illinois Football Can Exceed Expectations Again – HERO Sports

FCS 2019 PREVIEW: Western Illinois Football Can Exceed Expectations Again  HERO Sports

Western Illinois is previewed as part of our two-month “Three-a-Days” series previewing all 126 FCS teams and 13 conferences.

The work begins for Western Illinois football – Peoria Journal Star

The work begins for Western Illinois football  Peoria Journal Star

MACOMB — Work on the 2019 season began Wednesday for the Western Illinois University football team as the Leathernecks opened fall camp with the first …

What to watch for at Western Illinois football camp – Peoria Journal Star

What to watch for at Western Illinois football camp  Peoria Journal Star

The Western Illinois football team officially begins the 2019 season on Wednesday when the Leathernecks host their first practice.And while there will be four …

New WIU LGBTQA+ Scholarship Available – Applications Open – Western Illinois University News

New WIU LGBTQA+ Scholarship Available – Applications Open  Western Illinois University News

MACOMB, IL — Western Illinois University Graduate Molly Holmes has established the Supporting LGBTQA+ Leathernecks Scholarship, which will be awarded …

Jack Thomas stepping down as Western Illinois University president – Quad City Times

Jack Thomas stepping down as Western Illinois University president  Quad City Times

MACOMB — Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas has resigned his post effective June 30.

Bainter Out at WIU – Tri States Public Radio

Bainter Out at WIU  Tri States Public Radio

A long-time administrator at Western Illinois University has left the institution. A spokesperson is saying little about his departure.

WIU Senior Named Winner of Barry Goldwater Scholarship – Western Illinois University News

WIU Senior Named Winner of Barry Goldwater Scholarship  Western Illinois University News

MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois University senior Mariah Dicksen, a biology major from Lockport (IL), has been named a winner in the prestigious Barry Goldwater …

WIU Spring 2019 Commencement Weekend – Western Illinois University News

WIU Spring 2019 Commencement Weekend  Western Illinois University News

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — Ceremonies recognizing the academic and personal accomplishments of Western Illinois University students and alumni will be held …

2019 WIU Distinguished Alumni – Western Illinois University News

2019 WIU Distinguished Alumni  Western Illinois University News

2019 WIU Distinguished Alumni MACOMB, IL — The outstanding accomplishments of Western Illinois University graduates Stephen C. Mills and Carin L. Stutz …

World Champion Drum and Bugle Corps Phantom Regiment to Return to WIU for Summer Training Camp – Western Illinois University News

World Champion Drum and Bugle Corps Phantom Regiment to Return to WIU for Summer Training Camp  Western Illinois University News

MACOMB, IL — The two-time world champion Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps (and honorary Leathernecks) will return to Western Illinois University for …

Where have the students gone? Western Illinois University enrollment dropped by 4,700 in the past decade – Quad City Times

Where have the students gone? Western Illinois University enrollment dropped by 4,700 in the past decade  Quad City Times

MACOMB — Everyone is leaving. The office is a shamble of boxes and books, and employees will have to remove everything by the time their work ends in a …

WIU Alum Creates Supporting LGBTQA+ Leathernecks Scholarship – Western Illinois University News

WIU Alum Creates Supporting LGBTQA+ Leathernecks Scholarship  Western Illinois University News

MACOMB, IL — Western Illinois University alum Molly Holmes’ biggest motivator for starting a new scholarship for LGBT*QA students at WIU is so students know …

Western Challenge/Purple & Gold Day April 24 – Western Illinois University News

Western Challenge/Purple & Gold Day April 24  Western Illinois University News

MACOMB/MOLINE IL — Break out the purple and gold (and the green and plastic!) on April 24 as Western Illinois University goes into full Purple & Gold Day …

Local high school students experience college life at Western Illinois University QC – WQAD Moline

Local high school students experience college life at Western Illinois University QC  WQAD Moline

MOLINE– In the midst of financial issues and declining enrollment, Western Illinois University is making a recruitment push in the Quad Cities. On Tuesday April …

Save the Dates: WIU Homecoming 2019 Sep. 27-Oct. 5 – Western Illinois University News

Save the Dates: WIU Homecoming 2019 Sep. 27-Oct. 5  Western Illinois University News

MACOMB, IL – Calling all Leathernecks! Alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members should mark their calendars for Western Illinois University’s …

Time for a Change of Direction and Leadership – Tri States Public Radio

Time for a Change of Direction and Leadership  Tri States Public Radio

This is a Commentary. The opinions expressed in this commentary are not necessarily those of Western Illinois University or Tri States Public Radio. Basic.

Western Illinois University announces 132 faculty layoffs “Today is a catastrophe.” – Western Courier

Western Illinois University announces 132 faculty layoffs “Today is a catastrophe.”  Western Courier

Western announced 132 faculty and staff layoffs on Friday, the largest amount of layoffs in it’s 119 year history. “Today is a catastrophe. It’s a catastrophe for all …

A Budgetary Tale of Two Campuses – Tri States Public Radio

A Budgetary Tale of Two Campuses  Tri States Public Radio

Western Illinois University has two campuses: Macomb and the Quad Cities. But that is not readily apparent when looking at the school’s overall budget.

Western Illinois Leathernecks Set To Return To The Hardwood Friday At Western Hall – WGEM

Western Illinois Leathernecks Set To Return To The Hardwood Friday At Western Hall  WGEM

In less that 24 hours, both the the man’s and women’s basketball teams at Western Illinois University will hit the hardwood to tip-off against (10-5)