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Everything new and exciting that's happening with Sigma Chi and Western Illinois University along with updates related specifically to our undergraduate and alumni members.
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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University is proud to receive recognition from the Wall Street Journal for its commitment to social mobility.
WIU was named the No. 68 University in the country for social mobility according to the 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings, highlighting the work the University has done to be accessible for all students.
Read more: WIU Earns Recognition on Wall Street Journal Rankings
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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University continues to earn recognition for its academic excellence and commitment to student success in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings.
WIU has been ranked in the "Regional Universities Midwest," Top Public Schools, Regional" and "Social Mobility, Regional," categories, providing quality education and encouraging student achievement.
Read more: WIU Continues To Be Recognized By U.S. News & World Report For 2026
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- Posted by Mac Steen
Butch Roder spent this summer giving our chapter house a serious upgrade. He completely renovated the Executive Committee room with new flooring, fresh paint, upgraded lighting, a whiteboard, and a custom vinyl decal. He also built a brand-new bar in the basement and installed new kitchen and recessed lighting, plus new exterior signage and our logo on the door, along with many other small projects.
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My name is Preston McCurry, and I’m honored to serve as the Philanthropy Chair for the 2025–2026 school year. As part of our ongoing efforts to support meaningful causes, I wanted to find a creative and impactful way to get our alumni involved in our philanthropy.
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First day back to school for the Fall 2025 semester!
Read more: First day back to school for the Fall 2025 semester!
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- Posted by Randall "Opie" Evans
It is week 26 since we kicked off communications of Phase 2 of the Capital Campaign, In the last 4 weeks, we raised an additional $488.40. Our current total of phase 1 and 2 is $71,770.75, leaving us a current delta of $28,229.25 to reach our goal of $100,000.
To reiterate, the $100,000 goal breakdown is as follows for phase 1 and 2.
Read more: August 31 2025 - 2023-2026 Capital Campaign Update
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It is week 22 since we kicked off communications of Phase 2 of the Capital Campaign, In the last 4 weeks, we raised an additional $746.85. Our current total of phase 1 and 2 is $71,282.35, leaving us a current delta of $28,717.65 to reach our goal of $100,000.
To reiterate, the $100,000 goal breakdown is as follows for phase 1 and 2.
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Packing up the house getting ready to move and my wife found this in a box
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- Posted by Randall "Opie" Evans
Here are the links for both Spotify and Apple Music for the Shimmer album for those feeling nostalgic.