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In today's newsletter:

  • How will WIU’s new two-college system change life on campus?
  • New WIU health director brings deep Macomb experience to student care
  • Who’s leading Macomb’s new $119 million Goldfarb performing arts center?

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Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
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📰 News we're reading

1. Western Illinois University Enhances Opportunities with New Two College System (wiu.edu) — Western Illinois University’s Macomb campus is shifting to a new two-college system on July 1, creating the College of Business, Health, and Community Programs and the College of Humanities, Arts, Sciences, and Education. Leaders say the change aims to streamline administration, boost collaboration, and better align programs with regional workforce needs that matter to students and employers here.
   

2. Iversen Named Director of Health Services (wiu.edu) — Western Illinois University in Macomb has named longtime local nurse practitioner Tracy Iversen as its new director of Health Services, overseeing Beu Health Center and the University Counseling Center. Her experience at McDonough District Hospital and Graham Health Services in Macomb positions her to expand crisis care and holistic wellness support for WIU students.
   

3. WIU names interim director for Goldfarb CPA (tspr.org) — Western Illinois University has named longtime campus and community leader Mick Cumbie as interim director of the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts in Macomb, which opens in mid-September. Season tickets for the inaugural “Season of Joy” are already on sale, with single-show tickets coming in August, giving local residents plenty of time to plan their first visits.
   

4. Fry Named Director of International Student Recruitment at WIU (977wmoi.com) — Western Illinois University’s Macomb campus is welcoming a new leader for international student recruitment, as Eric Fry steps in to expand global enrollment and support services. Fry brings two decades of international education experience and will work closely with faculty, admissions teams, and community partners to attract and better support students from around the world at both the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses.
   

5. Simmons Brothers Post 3-2 Record At State Tennis Finals (communitynewsmarket.com) — Macomb High School’s Marc and Alex Simmons capped their second straight state tennis appearance with a strong 3-2 record at the IHSA Class 1A finals. The brothers battled top-seeded opponents, advanced deep in consolation play, and continued a steady three-year climb in postseason results.
   

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