Western Illinois University Alumni Association

Western Illinois University Alumni Association The WIU Alumni Association connects WIU’s 140,000 alumni & friends to each other and the University. Once a Leatherneck, Always a Leatherneck.
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Contact Information: [email protected] or 309/298.1914 - Keep up with our events and news at www.wiu.edu/alumni - Follow us on Twitter .

A big thank you to these three 1991 WIU graduates who stopped by the Alumni House today! Their girls' trip included a vi...
05/29/2026

A big thank you to these three 1991 WIU graduates who stopped by the Alumni House today! Their girls' trip included a visit back to their alma mater, and it was wonderful to welcome them home. We loved hearing their memories and catching up. Enjoy the rest of your time together, ladies. We're so glad you stopped by! 💜💛

L-r: Tina (Taylor) Shurrock `91, Janet O'Donnell `91 and Angel (Jacobs) Wright `91 `17

Thad Dohrn has been named the Western Illinois University Assistant Vice President for University Advancement/Chief Univ...
05/29/2026

Thad Dohrn has been named the Western Illinois University Assistant Vice President for University Advancement/Chief University Advancement Officer, effective Tuesday, June 2. Dohrn brings more than 20 years of higher education fundraising experience to the position.

His leadership will play an important role in advancing opportunities for WIU students and strengthening alumni and donor engagement.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4vnFAmR

Congratulations to head Western Illinois Women's Basketball coach J.D. Gravina on being named a 2026 Illinois Basketball...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to head Western Illinois Women's Basketball coach J.D. Gravina on being named a 2026 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the Year! 🏀

Following one of the most successful seasons in Western Illinois Athletics women’s basketball history, this recognition is well deserved! 💜💛

Read more: https://bit.ly/4vjmIW3

Former residents of Henninger 7 from the classes of 1974–1976 are back together once again for their annual reunion ... ...
05/26/2026

Former residents of Henninger 7 from the classes of 1974–1976 are back together once again for their annual reunion ... a tradition that has continued for the past 25 years! Over the next few days, they’ll be enjoying multiple rounds of golf here in Macomb and Galena while reconnecting with lifelong friends and memories from their days at their alma mater.

Thank you all for coming back and keeping these friendships and traditions alive. Welcome home, and enjoy your time together!

First Photo Row 1 L-r: Don Whitacre `74, Darrell Stevenes `76, Cary Tauchman `76 and Tom Straits `76
Row 2 L-r: Matt Martin `74, Les Gack `75, John Rosander `76 and Chris Hoban `74

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our count...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

As Leathernecks, we are especially proud of Western Illinois University’s long-standing military tradition and the values of service and leadership that continue to unite our alumni community.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. ❤️💛💜

Congratulations Addi Brownfield `26!!!
05/22/2026

Congratulations Addi Brownfield `26!!!

First official day of summer break and apparently even the turtles are slowing things down. 🐢
05/18/2026

First official day of summer break and apparently even the turtles are slowing things down. 🐢

Today, Western Hall sits quiet … but soon it will be filled with cheers, proud families, happy tears, and WIU graduates ...
05/15/2026

Today, Western Hall sits quiet … but soon it will be filled with cheers, proud families, happy tears, and WIU graduates ready to take their next step. 💜

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Your Western journey may be ending, but you will always be part of the Leatherneck family. Once a Leatherneck, always a Leatherneck. 🎓

The 2026 WIU Baseball Alumni Reunion brought generations of Leathernecks back home the weekend of May 2nd. Twenty-one fo...
05/12/2026

The 2026 WIU Baseball Alumni Reunion brought generations of Leathernecks back home the weekend of May 2nd. Twenty-one former players representing five decades of Western Illinois University Baseball returned to campus to reconnect, relive memories, and once again take the field together.

First Row (left to right): Steve Schafer '85, Mike Roscetti '83, Randy Swanson '73, Steve Jeffers '86, Brian Peck '77, Brad Owens '92, Connie Kowal '74, Dave Eck '88, Mike Mohr '87 and Brock Lummus '25. Back Row (left to right): Pat Hise '88, "Rocket" Rod Jennings '69, Ross Howatt '81, Scott Siddens '81, Rich Hodyl '86, Corny Stanley '92, Mike Siurek '84, Stan Scott '86, Jim Zawlocki '82, Thom Cornelis '68 and Dave Martin '87.

We are still taking registrations for our 2026 golf outings! ⛳Join us on Monday, June 8, for the Chicago-area outing — t...
05/07/2026

We are still taking registrations for our 2026 golf outings! ⛳

Join us on Monday, June 8, for the Chicago-area outing — the Western Open — at Village Links of Glen Ellyn.

Enjoy a day of golf, food, and fun while supporting scholarships for WIU students. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for those looking to make an even greater impact.

Find full event details and registration information here:
https://e.givesmart.com/events/Or4/

Address

1009 W Adams Street
Macomb, IL
61455

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+13092981914

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