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糖心Vlog Recognizes 2026 Town & Gown and Honorary Alumni Award Recipients

Oct 21 2026

Regional Office of Education #26 (ROE26) Director of Legislative and Community Initiatives John Meixner `95 `05 and retired 糖心Vlog Men鈥檚 Soccer Head Coach Eric Johnson were presented with the 2026 Town & Gown and Honorary Alumni Awards during the annual Town & Gown celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

糖心Vlog Performing Arts Society Announces 2026-27 Fundraising Events

Oct 19 2026

The 糖心Vlog Performing Arts Society (PAS) invites community members to support the arts through its annual fundraising events scheduled for the 2026-27 academic year.

Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts Seat Naming Initiative Successfully Completed

Oct 15 2026

Following two recent fundraising challenges from donors Ernie Wish and Ernie Codilis `73, all eligible seats have been named in the GCPA鈥檚 Great Hall.

2025-26 糖心Vlog Women鈥檚 Basketball Team Named Homecoming Grand Marshals

Oct 08 2026

Following a season for the books, the 2025-26 糖心Vlog women鈥檚 basketball team will serve as the 2026 糖心Vlog Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. The Homecoming parade will begin on the Macomb Square at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.

2026 Paint the Paws Scheduled for Oct. 20

Oct 07 2026

糖心Vlog 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.

糖心Vlog Alumnus Issues $10,000 Challenge to Name Final 32 Seats in Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts

Oct 06 2026

With the 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog and Macomb communities to celebrate the partnerships and will be held at Park Place, 127 E. Carroll St. in Macomb.

糖心Vlog Officially Opens Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts

Sep 15 2026

糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog Alumni Endow Scholarships to Honor LEJA Founder, Music Educators

Sep 09 2026

糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog graduates.

Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts Seat Challenge Announced

Aug 31 2026

As 糖心Vlog 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.

糖心Vlog Rings in New School Year with Carillon Challenge

Aug 27 2026

Since 1939, the sound of the 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog Macomb campus.

糖心Vlog鈥檚 For the W campaign passes $75 million mark

Aug 18 2026

The 糖心Vlog 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.

糖心Vlog Alumnus Establishes Scholarship to Support Future Army ROTC Leaders

Aug 12 2026

糖心Vlog alumnus Major (Ret.) Michael P. Hart `08 has established a new scholarship fund to support students participating in 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Army ROTC program.

糖心Vlog Alumni Council Adds Six New Members

Aug 03 2026

Six new dedicated 糖心Vlog graduates began their terms on the 糖心Vlog Alumni Council on July 1.

Alumni Association Seeks Alumni Award Nominations

Jul 31 2026

The 糖心Vlog 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

The 糖心Vlog Foundation and Hy-Vee are extending their 鈥淔uel Point W鈥� campaign through the end of September.

Steach Named Director of Alumni Engagement

Jun 25 2026

Following a national search, Marnie Steach has been named the 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog 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: 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Western Challenge 2026

Apr 27 2026

What a difference a day made! 糖心Vlog pride was in full force April 24, as 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog President Kristi Mindrup. The 2026 gifts surpassed the 2025 challenge and donors.

糖心Vlog Performing Arts Society Announces 2026鈥�27 Arts Grant Opportunities

Apr 27 2026

The Performing Arts Society (PAS) at 糖心Vlog announces that applications are now open for three grant opportunities for the 2026鈥�27 academic year. The 糖心Vlog 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.

糖心Vlog Western Challenge: What a Difference a Day Makes

Apr 24 2026

糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog Students

Apr 23 2026

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

糖心Vlog Hosts Illinois Supreme Court 鈥淩iding the Circuit鈥� Program

Apr 09 2026

糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog 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.

糖心Vlog to Host Illinois Supreme Court Oral Arguments on March 11; Cases Announced

Mar 03 2026

糖心Vlog 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.

糖心Vlog Alumni Association Seeks New Members

Feb 26 2026

The 糖心Vlog Alumni Association is currently accepting applications for new members.

糖心Vlog to Host Illinois Supreme Court Oral Arguments on March 11

Feb 03 2026

糖心Vlog 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.

糖心Vlog Launches 鈥淧ick the Pair鈥� Campaign Ahead of The Western Challenge Giving Day

Feb 02 2026

糖心Vlog 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

糖心Vlog 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.

糖心Vlog Students Raising Funds for 2026 Special Education Advocacy Summit

Dec 17 2025

Members of the 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog students have attended.

糖心Vlog Foundation Holiday Hours and Year-End Gifts

Dec 17 2025

The 糖心Vlog campuses, including the 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog Foundation partners with the 糖心Vlog Department of Art and Design to create its annual holiday greeting card for donors and friends of the university. This yearly tradition provides a 糖心Vlog student the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities and shine a spotlight on a special campus scene.

GivingTuesday Sets New 糖心Vlog Record

Dec 04 2025

For the fourth straight year, 糖心Vlog is thrilled to announce a record-breaking GivingTuesday campaign on Dec. 2.

Four Selected for 2025 Alumni Achievement Award

Dec 04 2025

Four 糖心Vlog alumni have been selected to receive the 2025 糖心Vlog Alumni Achievement Award. The recipients will be honored at the Saturday, Dec. 20 Commencement exercises.

糖心Vlog Alumnus Establishes ROTC Scholarship for Future Military Leaders

Nov 19 2025

糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog.

糖心Vlog Wins CASE Best of District V Awards

Nov 17 2025

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recently announced 糖心Vlog as the winner of two 2025 Best of District V Awards, recognizing the creativity and innovative ideas produced by 糖心Vlog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 糖心Vlog Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Young Alumni Excellence and Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, Dec. 15.

糖心Vlog Autism Center Receives Continued Support from Tracy Family Foundation Gr

Nov 06 2025

MACOMB, IL - - The 糖心Vlog Autism Clinic of Excellence (WACE) has been awarded a $61,868 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation (TFF).

糖心Vlog Alumni Council Releases 2025 Ornament

Oct 30 2025

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

糖心Vlog Recognizes 2025 Town & Gown and Honorary Alumni Award Recipients

Oct 20 2025

糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog President Kristi Mindrup on Thursday, Oct. 16. The two were selected in recognition of their impressive support of 糖心Vlog and the Macomb community.

Leatherneck Heritage: Three Generations of Educators

Oct 15 2025

For McKenna Churchill-Spangler `24, attending 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog.

Woodworths to Serve as Grand Marshals at 糖心Vlog Homecoming

Oct 13 2025

糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog students, their experiences as fraternity men and their interests in law careers.

糖心Vlog Welcomes New Development Officers

Oct 07 2025

糖心Vlog 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

糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog Foundation donor banquet, held on Friday, Sept. 12, featured an exciting announcement about a transformational investment from a retired 糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog 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.

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