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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.
Western Illinois University alumnus and Interim Vice President for Student Success John Smith has been named one of 15 recipients of the 2022 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award (ESFA), the highest United States government honor to employers for support of National Guard and Reserve employees under the Employer Support of the Guard and […]
Because of Western Illinois University s long-time support of veterans and active service personnel, the University has been recognized for 14 years running as a "Military Friendly School" by Viqtory/Military Friendly, achieving "Gold" status for 2023-2024. Western ranked number 19th in the United States for small public universities earning the Gold status.
Western Illinois University will celebrate Military Appreciation Month throughout the month of May. Part of the celebration will include launching a military spouse appreciation scholarship campaign to run through mid-June.