WIU Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

✨ New at WIU! ✨
The Office of Student Engagement is launching Purple & Gold Points—a fun way to earn rewards just for getting involved on campus! 🎉

📍 Attend events → Earn points → Redeem for prizes like WIU swag, headphones, unique campus experiences… even a PS5 or Nintendo Switch 2! 🎮💜💛

🔑 Point breakdown:
100 pts ➝ Academic, Educational & Fine Arts
50 pts ➝ Athletic, Service & Wellness
25 pts ➝ Social Programs & Traditions

Start earning TODAY! Check Leatherneck Link (filter by Purple & Gold Points) for upcoming events. 💪

Read more: https://go.wiu.edu/4lKGnc4

📚✨ Happy First Day of Classes, Leathernecks! ✨📚

A brand new semester means new opportunities, new connections, and new memories waiting to be made. Let’s make it a great year! 💜💛

✨ A fresh new welcome to WIU! ✨

Our brand-new digital sign now shines bright in front of Western Hall on University Drive, replacing the 2007 version. With higher resolution and full-motion graphics, it’s here to showcase our Leatherneck Pride, share exciting campus news, and welcome visitors to the Hilltop. 💜💛

Read more: https://go.wiu.edu/4mHPhYI

📚 Discover the heart of academic life at WIU — the Leslie F. Malpass Library, our main library and an architectural gem designed by Gyo Obata!

Opened in 1978, Malpass Library offers 6 spacious levels, 1,300+ study seats, high-tech classrooms, 38 interior balconies, and a stunning pinwheel design that sets it apart. 🏛️✨

From computer workstations and wireless access to powerful research tools like I-Share and global databases, Malpass is your go-to hub for learning, studying, and exploring. Whether you're on campus or learning remotely, knowledge is just a click away.

Over 43 million American adults have some college education, but did not receive a credential, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Western Illinois University has been working to help those individuals, commonly referred to as stop-outs, through online programs and admissions campaigns and is now partnering with ReUp Education to take this initiative even further. Read more: https://go.wiu.edu/4nCweAz

🏡 Welcome to Westbrook House — a close-knit, homey community for graduate and non-traditional undergraduate students, just steps from campus!

Here, you’ll enjoy:
👩‍🍳 A full kitchen & dining room for self-cooking
🖥️ Computer lab
📺 Community room w/ large TV & billiards table
🧺 Laundry room
🚿 One bathroom for every four bedrooms
🛏️ Room types: Single & double available

Quiet, connected, and built for balance.

Congratulations Kenny!

The Western Illinois University Council of Academic Advisor's (COAA) Awards and Recognition Committee has named Kenny Wheeler the Advisor of the Month for April 2025. Read more: https://go.wiu.edu/3S5ZaCs