Western Illinois University

09/01/2026

The Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts Seat Challenge is on!

Donor Ernie Wish has committed a $25,000 challenge gift that will be fulfilled when 100 more seats are named in the Great Hall. Seats are $250 and can be customized with an inscription of your choice.

➡️ For more information on how to name a seat, visit go.wiu.edu/4x59Enw

08/31/2026

📣 Leathernecks, we want to hear from you!

WIU is redesigning its website, and we want current students to have a say in what the new site looks like and how it works. Check your WIU email for the survey.

Your feedback will help make the WIU website better for you and future Leathernecks! 💜💛

08/31/2026

Western Illinois University Museum Studies graduate Kelly Lao ('11) has been named the next director of the Muscatine Art Center in Muscatine, IA.

Lao earned a master's degree in museum studies from WIU and brings extensive experience in museum leadership, exhibit development, community engagement and arts advocacy to her new role.

🔗 Read More: go.wiu.edu/4xAlCXm

08/28/2026

Mark your calendar!

The 8th Annual WIU Family Day BBQ Competition & Tasting returns Saturday, Sept. 19, from 2-5 p.m. in Q Lot.

Join the Office of Student Engagement and the School of Agriculture for great food, live music, family-friendly activities, unique vendors, and more before cheering on the Leathernecks as they take on Morehead State at 6 p.m. at Hanson Field 🏈

🎟️ Get your Family Day tickets and merchandise: wiu.edu/familyday

🏆 Interested in competing? Sign up for the BBQ Competition: go.wiu.edu/3UpZFvy

Don't miss one of WIU's favorite traditions! 💜💛

08/27/2026

Career and Internship Fairs are coming this fall!

WIU students will have several opportunities to connect with employers, explore career paths and secure internships and full-time positions.

➡️ Sept. 22: Public Safety Career Fair
➡️ Sept. 23: QC EXPO ’26
➡️ Sept. 28: Business Career Fair
➡️ Oct. 5: Agriculture Career Fair
➡️ Oct. 6: All-Major Career & Internship Fair

Register through Handshake and visit go.wiu.edu/4gTEOt4 for more information!

08/27/2026

The Downtown Block Party is back!

Join Western Illinois University, the City of Macomb, Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, Spoon River College and Macomb School District from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Chandler Park!

Enjoy live music, a foam party, a petting zoo, a table fair, a chicken lip-eating contest and more while networking with the Macomb community!

🔗 Learn more: go.wiu.edu/3UlmbWn

08/27/2026

The time has come! Join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15! Refreshments and an open house will follow the ceremony.

For more information and to RSVP, visit ➡️ go.wiu.edu/4y5r848

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Get ready for WestFest 2026 🎤

Waka Flocka Flame will headline this year’s Homecoming Concert, with Chicago rapper BabyChiefDoit also joining the lineup.

Saturday, Oct. 24 in the University Union Grand Ballroom
Doors open at 7 p.m. | Concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 students | $20 non-students

It’s going to be a full night of music and Homecoming fun! 💜💛

🔗 Read more: go.wiu.edu/4xoXQxu

08/24/2026

We are SO back. Happy FDOC Leathernecks!💜💛

Let’s make this a year to remember.