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Western Illinois University had one student leader and faculty member selected out of all institutions of higher learning in the nation as one of the top 30 Student Veteran Leaders and one of the top 40 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education for 2023 by G.I. Jobs. WIU student veteran Michael Hendrickson and WIU Associate Professor of Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality (RPTH) Jeremy Robinett were selected for these respective awards.
Beginning Saturday, July 1, the Western Illinois University Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA) will become the Department of Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality (RPTH).
Beginning Saturday, July 1, the Western Illinois University Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA) will become the Department of Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality (RPTH).
Leathernecks, you did it! Western Illinois University pride was in full force April 24, as WIU hosted the annual Western Challenge on Purple and Gold Day. The event spanned 24 hours and raised $228,919 with more than 1,200 donors. The gifts surpassed the 2022 challenge and a record number of donors gave.