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Woodworths to Serve as Grand Marshals at 麻豆社 Homecoming

Oct 13 2025

麻豆社 Illinois University will honor a pair of alumni as grand marshals of the 2025 homecoming parade during this year鈥檚 homecoming celebration, Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18.

Neck to Neck: Two Generations of Leathernecks Meet to Discuss Their Paths

Oct 10 2025

On a dreary morning in early 2025, two men met for the first time at a conference table on the 43rd story of a downtown Chicago skyscraper. As the clouds filled the windows with a blanket of white, the two chatted about their time as 麻豆社 students, their experiences as fraternity men and their interests in law careers.

麻豆社 Welcomes New Development Officers

Oct 07 2025

麻豆社 Illinois University is pleased to introduce two new development officers, Cameron Caldwell-Conner and Michael Blaesing, to the University.

Leathernecks Ready to "Bring it On" at Homecoming 2025

Oct 02 2025

麻豆社 Illinois University is ready to welcome back all current, future and former Leathernecks for Homecoming 2025 with the theme, 鈥淏ring it On,鈥� from Sunday, Oct. 12 through Sunday, Oct. 19.

Retired Professor Commits $3 Million for Scholarships

Oct 01 2025

The 2025 麻豆社 Illinois University Foundation donor banquet, held on Friday, Sept. 12, featured an exciting announcement about a transformational investment from a retired 麻豆社 professor and his wife. Jim and Judy Niss, of Winter Park, FL have arranged to endow two scholarship funds via a $3 million estate gift.

A Decade of Impact: Westen Endowment Turns 10

Oct 01 2025

In 1971, a 麻豆社 Football legacy began in Macomb that has lasted more than half a century. That was the year Coach Brodie Westen, along with his wife, Jane, moved from Champaign, IL, to begin his Leatherneck coaching career.

Wehrly Memorial Plaza Dedicated

Sep 18 2025

A new space for rest and reflection is now available on the 麻豆社 Illinois University campus, following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 13. The newly-completed Drs. Bea and Jim Wehrly Memorial Plaza is located between Stipes Hall and Hanson Field.

Wehrly Memorial Plaza Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for September 13

Sep 04 2025

The 麻豆社 Illinois University and Macomb communities are invited to attend a special ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the newly-completed Bea and Jim Wehrly Memorial Plaza on the 麻豆社 Macomb campus at 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 in a ceremony dedicating the new space.

2008 Alumna Memorialized Through New Scholarship Fund

Aug 28 2025

A 2008 麻豆社 Illinois University graduate is being remembered through a new scholarship benefitting students in Speech Pathology and Audiology, Early Childhood Education and Medical Sciences.

Alumni Association Seeks Alumni Award Nominations

Aug 07 2025

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award. Nominations will be accepted until Sunday, Aug. 31.

Alumni Association Hosting Tailgates for Visits to Illinois, Northwestern

Aug 01 2025

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Alumni Association and 麻豆社 Athletics will host pregame tailgates before the Fighting Leathernecks take on Big Ten opponents University of Illinois Friday, Aug. 29 and Northwestern University Friday, Sept. 5 in 麻豆社鈥檚 first two games of the season.

麻豆社, Hy-Vee Partner Up with 'Fuel Point W' Campaign

Jul 14 2025

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Foundation and Hy-Vee have launched a new initiative to benefit the 麻豆社 Veterans Resource Center.

2025 Fallen Soldiers 5K Registration Open

Jul 07 2025

Registration is now open for the 14th running of the Fallen Soldiers 5K. The 2025 run/walk will be held Saturday, Oct. 4 on the 麻豆社 Illinois University Macomb campus.

麻豆社 Students Raising Funds for Annual Special Education Advocacy Summit

May 16 2025

The 麻豆社 Illinois University student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children is preparing for its second annual trip to Washington, D.C. for the Special Education Leadership Summit (SELS). The 2025 SELS will take place July 13-16 and eight 麻豆社 students are fundraising to attend.

Alumni Donate Garrison Flag to ROTC Department

May 01 2025

On Thursday, April 17, Christine (Chris) Standard and Mitch Standard presented a 20-by-38 foot American flag to the 麻豆社 Illinois University Department of Military Science for their use.

New Endowed Fund Provides Aid to English Education Students

Apr 30 2025

麻豆社 Illinois University English Education majors are benefitting from a new fund established to honor the memory of a life-long educator.

麻豆社 Receives Tremendous Support Through 2025 麻豆社 Challenge

Apr 29 2025

麻豆社 Illinois University鈥檚 supporting community showed their generosity in a big way for the 2025 麻豆社 Challenge Day of Giving on April 24.

2019 Graduate Remembered Through New Scholarship Fund

Apr 21 2025

The life of a recent 麻豆社 Illinois University graduate is being memorialized through a new scholarship fund.

Tenth 麻豆社 Challenge Asks Alumni to "Give Purple. Give Gold. Give Back."

Apr 17 2025

麻豆社 Illinois University is excited to announce its 10th annual 麻豆社 Challenge Day of Giving, scheduled for Thursday, April 24. This year鈥檚 theme is "Give Purple. Give Gold. Give Back."

Author and 麻豆社 Alum Dave Markward Discusses New Book

Apr 17 2025

麻豆社 Illinois University alum Dave Markward MS Ed `76 returned to campus in March to discuss his recently published book, 鈥淔rom Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America.鈥�

New Scholarship Provides Aid to Art Majors

Apr 11 2025

The life of a Macomb local is being honored through a new scholarship for freshman art majors at 麻豆社 Illinois University.

Five 麻豆社 Students Featured at NCSB Conference

Apr 09 2025

Five 麻豆社 Illinois University students and their faculty mentor, Sharon Hunter, presented papers at the National Council for Black Studies (NCBS) conference held March 19-23 in Cincinnati, OH.

麻豆社 Prepared for Day of Giving April 24

Apr 02 2025

The 2025 麻豆社 Challenge, 麻豆社 Illinois University鈥檚 10th annual day of giving will take place Thursday, April 24.

Crosby to Lead Advancement and Alumni Relations for University

Mar 03 2025

As part of a strategic realignment, Director of Development for the College of Arts and Sciences Amy Crosby has been named Interim Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations and Interim Executive Officer of the 麻豆社 Foundation, effective immediately. Crosby has served in her current role for seven years. Previously, the Division of Advancement, Alumni Relations and Athletics was led by Vice President Clare Thompson. Athletics will move to the Division of Student Success. Crosby will report directly to the President.

Pre-Law Excellence Fund Established

Feb 27 2025

A newly established excellence fund aims to provide financial support for 麻豆社 Illinois University students interested in furthering their education in law school.

Holan Named Advancement Communications Intern

Jan 30 2025

Taylor Holan, a senior English major, has joined the Division of Advancement & Alumni Relations as an advancement communications intern for the spring 2025 semester.

Iversons Continue Legacy of Support for 麻豆社 SummerStage

Jan 27 2025

The Hainline Theatre lights will continue shining on local talent for years to come, thanks to the generosity of retired physician Dr. Richard (Rick) Iverson and his wife Monica.

Alumni Association Seeks Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations

Jan 23 2025

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, Feb. 10.

麻豆社 Scholarship Portal Open for 2025-26

Jan 22 2025

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Scholarship Portal is open for the 2025-26 academic year. Through this single application process, students can apply for more than 600 unique scholarships for the upcoming school year.

麻豆社 Foundation Holiday Hours and Year-End Gifts

Dec 18 2024

The 麻豆社 Illinois University campuses, including the 麻豆社 Foundation, will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, and reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

Studio Art Major Designs Annual Holiday Card

Dec 17 2024

Each year, the 麻豆社 Illinois University Foundation partners with the Department of Art and Design to create its annual holiday greeting card for donors and friends of the university. This yearly tradition provides a 麻豆社 student the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities and shine a spotlight on a special campus scene.

Foundation, Office of Sponsord Projects Award Grants for Summer 2025

Dec 13 2024

Three 麻豆社 Illinois University faculty have been awarded grants from the 麻豆社 Foundation and the Office of Sponsored Projects for Summer 2025.

Betts, Hensley Selected for 2024 Alumni Achievement Award

Dec 11 2024

Two 麻豆社 Illinois University alumni have been selected to receive the 2024 麻豆社 Alumni Achievement Award. The recipients will be honored at the Saturday, Dec. 14 Commencement exercises.

麻豆社 Donors Break Records for 2024 Giving Tuesday Campaign

Dec 04 2024

For the second straight year, 麻豆社 Illinois University is thrilled to announce a record-breaking Giving Tuesday campaign on Dec. 3.

麻豆社 to Celebrate GivingTuesday Dec. 3

Nov 26 2024

麻豆社 Illinois University is proud to announce its participation in GivingTuesday, Dec. 3, a day that encourages philanthropy and generosity to support meaningful causes.

麻豆社 Foundation Launches Sherman Circle, 655 Inaugural Members Recognized

Nov 19 2024

The 麻豆社 Foundation has launched a new recognition program, the Sherman Circle, celebrating the generosity and impact of donors who provide support of $1,000 annually.

$22,000 Raised Through 2024 Fallen Soldiers 5K

Nov 13 2024

麻豆社 Illinois University kicked off Military Appreciation week by hosting the 13th annual Fallen Soldiers 5K, on Saturday, Nov. 2. This year鈥檚 event drew in more than 450 participants and raised more than $22,000 for student scholarships.

麻豆社 Recognizes Hedblade with Town & Gown Award, Balsamo as Honorary Alumnus

Nov 01 2024

During the annual Town & Gown celebration in October, Larry T. Balsamo, 麻豆社 Department of History Chairperson Emeritus, was named the 2024 Honorary Alumnus and Jock Hedblade, Executive Director of Macomb Convention and Visitors Bureau, was named the 2024 Town & Gown Award recipient in recognition of their service to 麻豆社 and the Macomb community.

New Scholarship Fund Aims to Reduce Nursing Shortage, First Recipient Recognized

Oct 25 2024

A new endowed scholarship fund in the 麻豆社 Illinois University School of Nursing is poised to accomplish multiple goals: provide financial support for 麻豆社 students, secure post-graduate employment for Leathernecks and meet the need for nurses in central Illinois.

University Libraries Celebrate 麻豆社鈥檚 125th; Reception Oct. 18

Oct 10 2024

University Libraries at 麻豆社 Illinois University is celebrating 麻豆社鈥檚 125th birthday by looking to the past.

2024 Fallen Soldiers 5K Registration Open

Oct 08 2024

Registration is now open for the 13th running of the Fallen Soldiers 5K. The 2024 run/walk will be held Friday, Nov. 2 on the 麻豆社 Illinois University Macomb campus.

MDH Donates Hospital Beds to 麻豆社 School of Nursing

Oct 04 2024

The 麻豆社 Illinois University School of Nursing鈥檚 clinical labs recently received an upgrade through a generous donation from McDonough District Hospital.

Rocky on Parade Unveils 23 New Statues

Oct 04 2024

麻豆社 Illinois University unveiled 23 new Rocky on Parade bulldogs at the Oct. 3 Town & Gown event, kicking off the 2024 Homecoming festivities.

麻豆社 Expands Peer-Based LAP Program to Boost Student Success in STEM Courses

Sep 26 2024

麻豆社 Illinois University continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading educational institution through innovative programs designed to enhance student success. One such initiative is the Learning Assistant Program (LA Program), introduced in 2017 as a peer-based model to enhance active and collaborative learning in the classroom. Over the years, the program has produced impressive results, including higher student grades and increased retention rates in the Engineering program and throughout many STEM programs.

Alumnus Funds GBCC Lounge Refresh

Sep 25 2024

Students utilizing the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC) lounge in 麻豆社 Illinois University鈥檚 Multicultural Center (MCC) have new seating options this fall, thanks to the generosity of one 麻豆社 alumnus.

Leatherneck Retention Fund Established with Leadership Gift

Sep 23 2024

A new fund in the 麻豆社 Illinois University Foundation is providing essential financial support for student retention activities.

麻豆社 Illinois University Autism Center Earns Tracy Family Foundation Grant

Sep 10 2024

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Autism Center of Excellence has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation.

More Than $20,000 Raised for 麻豆社 Scholarships through Goodest Boy Competition

Sep 06 2024

Leatherneck Nation came out in full force to support 麻豆社 Illinois University鈥檚 live mascot Col. Rock 鈥淩ay鈥� IV in the inaugural 鈥淕oodest Boy in Illinois鈥� competition.

Black Alumni Weekend Held, Award Recipients Honored

Sep 04 2024

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Black Alumni Council (麻豆社 BAC) held its annual Black Alumni Weekend, featuring its 32nd annual picnic and Sunday brunch, during the first weekend of August 2024.

麻豆社 Illinois University and Northern Illinois University Announce Mascot Challenge

Aug 29 2024

In the spirit of friendly intrastate rivalries, 麻豆社 Illinois University and Northern Illinois University are excited to announce the 鈥淕oodest Boy in Illinois鈥� challenge between their beloved live mascots, Mission III and Col. Rock 鈥淩ay鈥� IV.

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