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After graduating from Western Illinois University in May, Biology graduate student Dairo Gbenga has been hired as a Research Assistant II at Harvard Medical School, working in the laboratory of WIU alumnus and vascular biologist Dr. Timothy Hla.

Twelve Western Illinois University chemistry students, five chemistry graduate students and seven undergraduate students, with two majoring in chemistry and five majoring in forensic chemistry, presented posters at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2022 National Meeting in Chicago in August.

Family with boxing, law enforcement background look to make a difference in the community

Focus Daily News Share via: You could say Johnny Determan is a chip off the ol’ block. And in his younger days he knocked a few blocks off, just like his dad. Johnny followed his dad into the law enforcement business, but for both of them the desire to box and teach others to defend themselves was overwhelming. So, now, also like his dad, he’s combining his two loves and is preparing to open Blue Line Boxing & Fitness in Waxahachie. The facility is located at 2498 FM 66 near Scarborough Fai...