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2026 Paint the Paws Scheduled for Oct. 20

Oct 07 2026

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are invited to join the annual tradition of Paint the Paws from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20.

黑料不打烊 Alumnus Issues $10,000 Challenge to Name Final 32 Seats in Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts

Oct 06 2026

With the @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) officially opened, a final push is underway to finish naming all of the seats in the Great Hall, the main performance facility in the new center.

2026 Town and Gown Scheduled for Oct. 20

Sep 24 2026

Registration is now open for the 19th annual Town and Gown celebration. Town and Gown 2026 will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. This signature event brings together the 黑料不打烊 and Macomb communities to celebrate the partnerships and will be held at Park Place, 127 E. Carroll St. in Macomb.

黑料不打烊 Officially Opens Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts

Sep 15 2026

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 celebrated the ribbon cutting for the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday, Sept. 15, joined by students and the Macomb community.

Alumnus and Children of 黑料不打烊 Alumni Endow Scholarships to Honor LEJA Founder, Music Educators

Sep 09 2026

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 students pursuing careers in criminal justice and music education will benefit from two new endowed scholarships established through the generosity of an alumnus and the children of two 黑料不打烊 graduates.

Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts Seat Challenge Announced

Aug 31 2026

As @ 2026 黑料不打烊 prepares for the opening celebration for the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) on Tuesday, Sept. 15, a final push is underway to finish naming all of the seats in the Great Hall, the main performance facility in the new center.

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 Rings in New School Year with Carillon Challenge

Aug 27 2026

Since 1939, the sound of the @ 2026 黑料不打烊 carillon has been part of the Leatherneck experience, marking the hours, welcoming students and carrying traditions like 鈥淲estern Loyalty鈥� across campus. Larry Ferrere `81 recently committed a generous gift and challenged the 黑料不打烊 community to help restore and modernize this iconic campus staple, ensuring it continues to ring for future generations of Leathernecks.

2026 Fallen Soldiers 5K Registration Open

Aug 19 2026

Registration is now open for the 15th running of the Fallen Soldiers 5K. The 2026 run/walk will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 on the @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Macomb campus.

@ 2026 黑料不打烊鈥檚 For the W campaign passes $75 million mark

Aug 18 2026

The @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Foundation reached $75 million in contributions and passed an important milestone in its For the W campaign on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. The For the W Campaign was publicly launched on Sept. 23, 2022.

黑料不打烊 Alumnus Establishes Scholarship to Support Future Army ROTC Leaders

Aug 12 2026

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 alumnus Major (Ret.) Michael P. Hart `08 has established a new scholarship fund to support students participating in 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Army ROTC program.

黑料不打烊 Alumni Council Adds Six New Members

Aug 03 2026

Six new dedicated @ 2026 黑料不打烊 graduates began their terms on the 黑料不打烊 Alumni Council on July 1.

Alumni Association Seeks Alumni Award Nominations

Jul 31 2026

The @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Alumni Achievement Award. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, Aug. 31.

'Fuel Point W' Campaign Continues

Jul 01 2026

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Steach Named Director of Alumni Engagement

Jun 25 2026

Following a national search, Marnie Steach has been named the @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Director of Alumni Engagement, effective July 6. Steach brings more than 30 years of higher education relationship development experience to the position.

Dohrn Named Assistant Vice President for University Advancement

May 28 2026

Following a national search, Thad Dohrn has been named the @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Assistant Vice President for University Advancement/Chief University Advancement Officer, effective Tuesday, June 2.

Harlow, Russell Named 2026 Distinguished Alumni

Apr 29 2026

The outstanding accomplishments of @ 2026 黑料不打烊 graduates David L. Harlow and Shelly M. Russell will be recognized Saturday, May 16 at Western's Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies. Harlow will be recognized at the 9 a.m. ceremony and Russell will be recognized at the 1:30 p.m. ceremony.

What a Difference a Day Made: 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Western Challenge 2026

Apr 27 2026

What a difference a day made! @ 2026 黑料不打烊 pride was in full force April 24, as 黑料不打烊 hosted the annual Western Challenge on Purple and Gold Day. The event spanned 24 hours and raised $423,911 with 1,012 donors. The 1,000th donor unlocked a $1,000 scholarship gift from 黑料不打烊 President Kristi Mindrup. The 2026 gifts surpassed the 2025 challenge and donors.

黑料不打烊 Performing Arts Society Announces 2026鈥�27 Arts Grant Opportunities

Apr 27 2026

The Performing Arts Society (PAS) at @ 2026 黑料不打烊 announces that applications are now open for three grant opportunities for the 2026鈥�27 academic year. The 黑料不打烊 Arts Grants, Community Arts Grants and K鈥�12 School Arts Grants are made possible through the generosity of PAS individual memberships, corporate sponsorships and fundraising events.

黑料不打烊 Western Challenge: What a Difference a Day Makes

Apr 24 2026

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 is excited to announce its 11th annual Western Challenge Day of Giving is today! This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淲hat a Difference a Day Makes,鈥� celebrates the powerful impact a single day of generosity can have while highlighting the pride and tradition of the Leatherneck community.

$750,000 Bequest Endows Four Scholarships for Brown County 黑料不打烊 Students

Apr 23 2026

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 students from Brown County will now benefit from four new scholarships created or enhanced through a generous bequest to the @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Foundation, honoring a local teacher鈥檚 belief in the transformational power of education.

黑料不打烊 Hosts Illinois Supreme Court 鈥淩iding the Circuit鈥� Program

Apr 09 2026

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 hosted the Illinois Supreme Court as part of its 鈥淩iding the Circuit鈥� program March 11, bringing approximately 500 students, community members and special guests to the University Union Grand Ballroom.

Council for Exceptional Children to Host Name That Tune Fundraiser

Apr 03 2026

As the @ 2026 黑料不打烊 chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) prepares for its annual trip to the Special Education Leadership Summit (SELS) in Washington, DC, the group is hard at work fundraising. CEC will hold its annual Name That Tune music trivia event Friday, April 10.

黑料不打烊 to Host Illinois Supreme Court Oral Arguments on March 11; Cases Announced

Mar 03 2026

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 hosts the 2026 installment of the Illinois Supreme Court鈥檚 Riding the Circuit program as justices hear oral arguments in two cases beginning 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, in the University Union Grand Ballroom.

黑料不打烊 Alumni Association Seeks New Members

Feb 26 2026

The @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Alumni Association is currently accepting applications for new members.

黑料不打烊 to Host Illinois Supreme Court Oral Arguments on March 11

Feb 03 2026

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 hosts the 2026 installment of the Illinois Supreme Court鈥檚 Riding the Circuit program as justices hear oral arguments in two cases beginning 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, in the University Union Grand Ballroom.

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Feb 02 2026

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 is launching Pick the Pair, a new donor engagement campaign designed to build excitement and community participation leading into The Western Challenge Day of Giving on Friday, April 24.

Hallinan Named Champion in Advancement

Dec 22 2025

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 Director of Annual Giving Tim Hallinan was named a Class of 2025 Champion in Advancement by Almabase for his impact in alumni relations and advancement.

黑料不打烊 Students Raising Funds for 2026 Special Education Advocacy Summit

Dec 17 2025

Members of the @ 2026 黑料不打烊 student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) are preparing for their annual trip to Washington, D.C. for the Special Education Leadership Summit (SELS). The 2026 SELS will take place July 19-22. This is the third consecutive year 黑料不打烊 students have attended.

黑料不打烊 Foundation Holiday Hours and Year-End Gifts

Dec 17 2025

The @ 2026 黑料不打烊 campuses, including the 黑料不打烊 Foundation, will close at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, and reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.

Art Education Major Designs Annual University Holiday Card

Dec 15 2025

Each year, the @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Foundation partners with the 黑料不打烊 Department of Art and Design to create its annual holiday greeting card for donors and friends of the university. This yearly tradition provides a 黑料不打烊 student the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities and shine a spotlight on a special campus scene.

GivingTuesday Sets New 黑料不打烊 Record

Dec 04 2025

For the fourth straight year, @ 2026 黑料不打烊 is thrilled to announce a record-breaking GivingTuesday campaign on Dec. 2.

Four Selected for 2025 Alumni Achievement Award

Dec 04 2025

Four @ 2026 黑料不打烊 alumni have been selected to receive the 2025 黑料不打烊 Alumni Achievement Award. The recipients will be honored at the Saturday, Dec. 20 Commencement exercises.

黑料不打烊 Alumnus Establishes ROTC Scholarship for Future Military Leaders

Nov 19 2025

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 alumnus Kenneth S. Hawkinson, B.A. `78, M.A. `79, has established a scholarship to support junior and senior students enrolled in the Advanced Course of Military Science (ROTC) at 黑料不打烊.

黑料不打烊 Wins CASE Best of District V Awards

Nov 17 2025

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recently announced @ 2026 黑料不打烊 as the winner of two 2025 Best of District V Awards, recognizing the creativity and innovative ideas produced by 黑料不打烊鈥檚 staff in 2024.

2025 Fallen Soldiers 5K Raises $19,000; Surpasses $250,000 Total Raised

Nov 11 2025

The 2025 Fallen Soldiers 5K took place on Saturday, Oct. 4. This year鈥檚 event drew in more than 350 participants and raised more than $22,000 for student scholarships.

Alumni Association Seeks Alumni Award Nominations

Nov 10 2025

The @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Young Alumni Excellence and Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, Dec. 15.

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 Autism Center Receives Continued Support from Tracy Family Foundation Gr

Nov 06 2025

MACOMB, IL - - The @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Autism Clinic of Excellence (WACE) has been awarded a $61,868 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation (TFF).

黑料不打烊 Alumni Council Releases 2025 Ornament

Oct 30 2025

One of the sure signs that the holidays are around the corner is when the @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Alumni Council releases its annual tree ornament. The 2025 ornament is available now and features the facade of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 newest construction project, the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts. Now is the perfect time to own a piece of 黑料不打烊 history, with the Goldfarb Center slated to open in 2026.

黑料不打烊 Recognizes 2025 Town & Gown and Honorary Alumni Award Recipients

Oct 20 2025

黑料不打烊 Photography Lab Manager Sarah Ritter `12 `17 and Engraving by Lin Owner Lin Stults were presented with the 2025 Town & Gown and Honorary Alumni Awards during the community reception for the inauguration of @ 2026 黑料不打烊 President Kristi Mindrup on Thursday, Oct. 16. The two were selected in recognition of their impressive support of 黑料不打烊 and the Macomb community.

Leatherneck Heritage: Three Generations of Educators

Oct 15 2025

For McKenna Churchill-Spangler `24, attending @ 2026 黑料不打烊 wasn鈥檛 just a choice鈥攊t was a continuation of a proud family legacy. Following in the footsteps of her mother, Spring McDaniel-Churchill, and her great-grandmother, Phyllis Palmer-McDaniel, McKenna represents the third generation of McDaniel-Churchill women to earn their teaching degrees from 黑料不打烊.

Woodworths to Serve as Grand Marshals at 黑料不打烊 Homecoming

Oct 13 2025

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 will honor a pair of alumni as grand marshals of the 2025 homecoming parade during this year鈥檚 homecoming celebration, Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18.

Neck to Neck: Two Generations of Leathernecks Meet to Discuss Their Paths

Oct 10 2025

On a dreary morning in early 2025, two men met for the first time at a conference table on the 43rd story of a downtown Chicago skyscraper. As the clouds filled the windows with a blanket of white, the two chatted about their time as 黑料不打烊 students, their experiences as fraternity men and their interests in law careers.

黑料不打烊 Welcomes New Development Officers

Oct 07 2025

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 is pleased to introduce two new development officers, Cameron Caldwell-Conner and Michael Blaesing, to the University.

Leathernecks Ready to "Bring it On" at Homecoming 2025

Oct 02 2025

@ 2026 黑料不打烊 is ready to welcome back all current, future and former Leathernecks for Homecoming 2025 with the theme, 鈥淏ring it On,鈥� from Sunday, Oct. 12 through Sunday, Oct. 19.

Retired Professor Commits $3 Million for Scholarships

Oct 01 2025

The 2025 @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Foundation donor banquet, held on Friday, Sept. 12, featured an exciting announcement about a transformational investment from a retired 黑料不打烊 professor and his wife. Jim and Judy Niss, of Winter Park, FL have arranged to endow two scholarship funds via a $3 million estate gift.

A Decade of Impact: Westen Endowment Turns 10

Oct 01 2025

In 1971, a 黑料不打烊 Football legacy began in Macomb that has lasted more than half a century. That was the year Coach Brodie Westen, along with his wife, Jane, moved from Champaign, IL, to begin his Leatherneck coaching career.

Wehrly Memorial Plaza Dedicated

Sep 18 2025

A new space for rest and reflection is now available on the @ 2026 黑料不打烊 campus, following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 13. The newly-completed Drs. Bea and Jim Wehrly Memorial Plaza is located between Stipes Hall and Hanson Field.

Wehrly Memorial Plaza Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for September 13

Sep 04 2025

The @ 2026 黑料不打烊 and Macomb communities are invited to attend a special ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the newly-completed Bea and Jim Wehrly Memorial Plaza on the 黑料不打烊 Macomb campus at 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 in a ceremony dedicating the new space.

2008 Alumna Memorialized Through New Scholarship Fund

Aug 28 2025

A 2008 @ 2026 黑料不打烊 graduate is being remembered through a new scholarship benefitting students in Speech Pathology and Audiology, Early Childhood Education and Medical Sciences.

Alumni Association Seeks Alumni Award Nominations

Aug 07 2025

The @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award. Nominations will be accepted until Sunday, Aug. 31.

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