Macomb
EDUCATION
Macomb teachers, school board ratify new contract
The Macomb School District is starting its new fiscal year with a new contract in place for teachers. The four-year pact gives teachers a 3.25% pay raise in year one. The raise is 3.5% in each following year. The new contract also includes salary step increases. Superintendent Patrick Twomey said...
Western Illinois University lays off 36 employees
MACOMB, Ill. (WGEM) - Western Illinois University officials opted not to renew contracts for 36 workers on Friday. The layoffs included academic support professionals and associate faculty. Officials cited the school’s “ongoing commitment to achieving fiscal stability” as the reason. A spokesperson for the university released the...
Western Illinois Offers Leadership Update for Finance and Administration Division
Western Illinois University Interim Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management John Smith has been named acting administrator in charge for the division of Finance and Administration, effective immediately, according to Interim President Kristi Mindrup. Smith replaces the Vice President for Finance and Administration and will provide leadership for the division until a longer-term appointment is identified.
WIU Livestock Center Completes Major Renovations
The Western Illinois University School of Agriculture (Ag) is proud to announce the completion of significant renovations to the on-campus Livestock Center, thanks to a generous $10,000 Community Building Grant from Compeer Financial and additional support from Mark Hoge and the Ag Legacy Sale funds. “We are very excited about...
Western Illinois University Quad-Cities Begins Recruiting ESports Players
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Esports teams are actively recruiting new members to join the competition. “Esports is a great opportunity to meet new friends, have fun and represent the University against teams across the country,” WIU-QC Student Services Director Curtis Williams said. The teams include:. Valorant. Rocket League. Fortnite.
WIU Earns Spot on Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll
Western Illinois University was named to the 2024 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll for its success in creating dynamic pathways to support transfer students. WIU is one of 228 universities nationwide to be named to the Transfer Honor Roll. The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 metrics related...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.