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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Alumni Association Seeks New Members
February 26, 2026
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ» Alumni Association is currently accepting applications for new members.
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Alumni Council is composed of 24 dedicated Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»graduates of all backgrounds, geographic locations and career fields. The Alumni Council strives to include a broad range of members which accurately reflect the student body and alumni community.
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Alumni Council meets four times per year, usually on the Macomb campus, to receive updates and provide feedback to various members of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»community. The members represent the interests of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»alumni base, assist in student recruitment efforts, participate in alumni events nationwide, vote on alumni awards, support Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»financially and advocate for the university. Members are appointed to three-year terms.
"Our ideal candidate is someone who has been actively involved with the university since graduation, has given back to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»and is looking for new avenues to serve their alma mater," Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Alumni Council Membership Committee Chair Emily Manley (‘17) said. "Now more than ever, it is important that we ensure alumni are connected to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»and are actively participating in securing its future. We are looking for people who bleed purple and gold!"
The love and commitment of alumni are a powerful tool for higher-ed institutions. By joining the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Alumni Council, graduates will be able to develop connections, give back to their alma mater, stay informed, show school pride and help current students.
Additional information about the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Alumni Council is available at wiu.edu/alumni/council/index.php.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Alumni Council nominations or applications can be submitted at wiu.edu/alumni/council/form.php. Applications are due by Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
For questions regarding the application process, contact Manley at ermanley23@gmail.com.
Posted By: Drew Donahoo (AM-Donahoo@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing

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