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New WIU Mascot Bobblehead Commemorates the Late Col. Rock III's Legacy
To commemorate the legacy of the late Col. Rock III (Rocky), who resurrected Western Illinois University's live mascot program when he joined the Leatherneck family on May 18, 2010 as a 16-week-old puppy, Rocky's face is now on an officially licensed and limited edition bobblehead, produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
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WIU Collegiate FFA Chapter Plans Feb. 23 Pancake Breakfast
The Western Illinois University Collegiate FFA (CFFA) chapter will host a drive-through, fundraising pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 in the basement of Knoblauch Hall.
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Western Illinois University Board of Trustees Met August 29
Western Illinois University Board of Trustees met Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Western Illinois professors studying small business adaptation to COVID-19 pandemic
Two business professors at Western Illinois University are studying small business owners across the country to see how they have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic to learn lessons about survival and dealing with future emergencies.
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Western Illinois graduate receives U.S. Department of Energy research award
A Western Illinois University alumna has received a U.S. Department of Energy award to participate in an Oak Ridge National Laboratory study.
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Western Illinois University Faculty Senate met April 14
Western Illinois University Faculty Senate met Thursday, May 14.
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Western Illinois University Faculty Senate met March 3
Western Illinois University Faculty Senate met Tuesday, March 3.
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Western Illinois University Faculty Senate met March 31
Western Illinois University Faculty Senate met Tuesday, March 31.
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Western Illinois University welcomes transfers from MacMurray College
Western Illinois University is helping students from a neighboring college after the announcement of the school's closing.
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Western Illinois University Council on Curricular Programs and Instruction met March 26
Western Illinois University Council on Curricular Programs and Instruction met Thursday, March 26.
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Western Illinois University Council on Curricular Programs and Instruction met April 23
Western Illinois University Council on Curricular Programs and Instruction met Thursday, April 23.
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Western Illinois University Council on Curricular Programs and Instruction met April 9
Western Illinois University Council on Curricular Programs and Instruction met Thursday, April 9.
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Analysis ranks Western Illinois University athletes No. 12 in Illinois for economic impact
Western Illinois University sports programs brought in $32,200 per athlete in revenue in 2016, meaning its athletes on average generated the 12th highest sports revenue of any school in Illinois that year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.
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Western Illinois University has 21th highest number of student athletes in Illinois
Western Illinois University ranked No. 21 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of college sports participation.
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Analysis: Western Illinois University posts 11th highest gender pay gap for head coaches in Illinois
Men’s head coach salaries at Western Illinois University outpace women’s team coaches by 50 percent, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of recent U.S. Department of Education data.
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Illinois colleges’ soccer programs field 3,650 students
Western Illinois University ranked No. 19 for student soccer participation in the state, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of college sports participation.
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Analysis: Western Illinois University women’s head coaches’ pay ranks 13th highest in Illinois
Head coaches of Western Illinois University women’s teams earn an average of $70,664 annually – the 13th highest average salary in the state – according to a West Central Reporter analysis of federal education data.
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Analysis: WIU football revenue per player ranks 207th in nation
Western Illinois University's football program earns an average of $31,037 per player annually – the 207th highest rate in the nation – according to a West Central Reporter analysis of federal education data.
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Which U.S. schools receive the most state student aid?
Western Illinois University was among U.S. schools that reported receiving the most state financial aid during the 2017-18 academic year, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.
