Western Illinois University

Western said the center will help the entire region respond to emergencies and it will be used to train the next generation of emergency management professionals.

The bid opening is scheduled for May 13.

Western Illinois University’s president feels it was important to hold an inauguration — even if the pandemic delayed it by 15 months.

WIU faulty members from the History, Religious Studies, and Political Science departments provide context on the crisis in Ukraine.

Dr. Martin Abraham came to WIU in July 2019. He was hired to be provost but spent a year-and-a-half of his time at Western as either acting or interim president.

The WIU administration believes the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) will be the go-to place for students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Board of Trustees member Greg Aguilar, who is from the Quad Cities, said he’s okay with equalizing the fees, but emphasized the Quad Cities campus must get some value from the higher fees. He said far fewer activities and events are offered on that campus.

Western Illinois University has one of the lowest tuition rates among the state’s public universities. Trustees wonder if WIU could still attract and retain students if its tuition rate was in the middle of the pack.

Western Illinois University is now officially part of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

As COVID-19 cases continue to soar throughout the region, area residential colleges are adjusting their plans and protocols.At Monmouth College, where 84%…