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Western Illinois University and Gwangju University, in Jinwol-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea, entered into a formal partnership April 19 by signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Western Illinois University and Gwangju University, in Jinwol-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea, entered into a formal partnership April 19 by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU,) according to a news release. “President Kim Dong-jin is a proud WIU alumnus, and he welcomed us with open arms,” said WIU President Guiyou Huang. “It is always exciting […]

To recognize their service to Western Illinois University and/or the Macomb community, WIU English Professor Emeritus John Hallwas and the late Tate Lindahl received the 2022 Town & Gown Award and the 2022 Honorary Alumnus Award, respectively, during the annual Town & Gown celebration Nov. 3, hosted by the WIU Alumni Association.

Western Illinois University Physical Education Professor and Athletics Director Emerita Marion Blackinton has been named the 2022 WIU Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. WIU will celebrate Homecoming 2022 Friday-Saturday, Oct. 21-22, with the theme "90's Blockbuster: Rocky Brings the Good Times Home." The parade begins on the Macomb Square at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.

If ever there was a couple who defined selflessly giving back to the Macomb and Western Illinois University communities in a myriad of ways, it would be Dave and Jackie Thompson.