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Success happens at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, and we want to celebrate the many achievements throughout the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ community, highlighting inspiring accomplishments by students, alumni, faculty, and campus teams that show how À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ transforms lives. From academic honors and national championships to stories of perseverance and leadership, this page brings together positive, uplifting stories that reflect the spirit and impact of being a Leatherneck. It’s where we share the good news that demonstrates that À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is a place where opportunity begins and leads to meaningful futures.

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Enhances Opportunities with New Two College System

As part of a strategic effort to provide excellent academic and experiential opportunities for students, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is transitioning to a two college system, effective July 1.

Kinser Named À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Lincoln Laureate Nominee

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is proud to recognize senior Kylie Kinser, Speech Pathology and Audiology major of Greenfield, IL, as the school's nominee for the Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Award.

From Participants to Mentors: The Impact of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Summer Camps

Summer camp is a chance to explore new interests, build friendships and spend a week learning something new. At À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, those experiences are also creating a lasting legacy as former campers return years later as counselors and instructors, helping inspire the next generation of campers.

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À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Earns 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll Recognition

Jul 29 2026

A continued commitment to supporting transfer students has earned À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ a spot on the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll.

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À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Alumna Represents Illinois at National Rural Education Summit

Jul 21 2026

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ alumna Ruth Owusu-Ansah, a special education teacher at Bushnell-Prairie City High School and graduate of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's Organization, Leadership and Education (OJEI) doctoral program, recently represented Illinois at the Rural Schools Collaborative (RSC) 2026 Rural Education Summit in Madison, WI.

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Graduate Student Selected as Speaker at Cybersecurity Summit

Jul 13 2026

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ continues to demonstrate leadership in cybersecurity education and research as À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Cybersecurity graduate student Abiodun Damilare Adebanjo served as a Student Spotlight Speaker at the Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Summit 2026, held in June at Moraine Valley Community College.

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À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Alumnus Alex Degman Featured on NPR's 'Here & Now' For Climate Reporting

Jul 10 2026

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Broadcasting and Journalism alumnus Alex Degman (‘08), of Chicago, IL, recently had his reporting featured nationally on NPR's Here & Now and All Things Considered, highlighting how lessons learned from Chicago's devastating 1995 heat wave continue to shape the city's response to extreme heat and climate change.

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Introducing: College of Humanities, Arts, Sciences, and Education

Jul 07 2026

As part of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s transition to a two college system on Wednesday, July 1, the new College of Humanities, Arts, Sciences, and Education (CHASE) builds on Western's proud tradition of preparing future educators and will offer new opportunities to combine creativity, scientific inquiry, and interdisciplinary learning.

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