western illinois university

Money Pressures Continue for WIU

Rich Egger — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:08:08 +0000

Even though the Illinois legislature agreed to maintain higher education funding at current levels, challenges remain for public universities.

Cost Increases for WIU Students

Herb Trix — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:39:12 +0000

The cost of attending Western Illinois University will go up 4.5% this fall for incoming students.

During their meeting in Moline, the school’s Board of Trustees members approved raising tuition, fees, and room and board for the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses.

Budget Director Matt Bierman said although the state legislature agreed to hold higher education funding level this year, the state nonetheless deserves part of the blame for the rising costs.

WIU Still Paying AD After Resignation

Rich Egger — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:49:06 +0000

Documents from Western Illinois University show Tim Van Alstine, who last week resigned as Director of Athletics, will continue to be paid for the remainder of his contract, which runs through June 30, 2014.

Budget Cuts Might Spare Illinois Universities

Chris Slaby — Tue, 28 May 2013 23:40:34 +0000

Funding for Illinois’ public universities would stay about the same under a budget proposal released by House Democrats. That contrasts with Governor Pat Quinn’s budget, which proposes cutting university funding by 5%.

WIU to Slash Spending

Rich Egger — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:14:31 +0000

Western Illinois University administrators unveiled a plan to save $4.5 million in the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2013.

WIU Workers Asked to Help Cut Costs

Rich Egger — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:39:26 +0000

Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas told a standing room only crowd in the University Union that WIU takes pride in having avoided layoffs and furloughs despite the state’s financial woes over the past decade.

WIU Basketball Making Some Noise

Jonathan Ahl — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:01:01 +0000

March Madness is just around the corner. It’s a time when college basketball heats up, though that has not meant much at Western Illinois University for most of the past 20 years.

But things have changed this year. The team has enjoyed a lot of success, and will play a special invitational game known as a “Bracketbuster” tomorrow night against Cleveland State.

Planning a Grand Entryway to Campus

Rich Egger — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:52:07 +0000

Western Illinois University hopes to soon improve the look of a main entryway to the Macomb campus.

Currently, plenty of parking lots can be seen by those who turn onto West University Drive from Route 67. The goal is to create something more pleasing aesthetically.

Scott Coker, Director of Facilities Management, would like to add some landscaping where the Godfather’s Pizza restaurant once stood, plus install what he called a sign wall at the intersection.

WIU Awards First Renewable Energy Degree

Scott Stuntz — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:52:37 +0000

Among the Western Illinois University Students who graduated in December was the first who earned a degree in renewable energy.

Alan Steele of Milan, received his degree in Renewable Energy and Wind Technology.
He’s the first of 15 students currently working on their degrees, 5 of which will graduate in the spring.

New Data Shows Higher Incomes in the Tri States

Scott Stuntz — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:19:18 +0000

Recent numbers indicate the economy might be picking up steam in the tri states.
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity reports per capita personal income in McDonough county rose five-percent…and it increased seven-percent in Hancock County.