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1What is a Leatherneck and why is it the nickname at Western Illinois? Leatherneck is a slang term for a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, whose soldiers years ago wore stiff leatherneck collars to ...

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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Ceremonies recognizing the academic and personal accomplishments of Western Illinois University students and alumni will be held Saturday, May 10 in Macomb. The number of ...

Several universities in Illinois saw its enrollment increase. There are still concerns for higher education institutions in ...

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University is pleased to announce that Mark Mossman has been named provost and Academic Affairs vice president. Mossman was selected for the role of provost ...

MACOMB, Ill. — Swinging their pompoms in sync, the Westernettes danced in the sun on a recent Friday morning as the Marching Leathernecks played their traditional tune “Let’s Go ‘Necks!” in the shade.

I am a professor at Western Illinois University, where the new interim president and interim provost gained approval from the board of trustees to lay off nearly 90 people, including all eight ...

Western Illinois University senior Laila Beck represented Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau in Illinois Farm Bureau's Collegiate Discussion Meet.