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Academic Spotlight
Special Education
WIU鈥檚 Special Education program prepares students to make a meaningful impact in the lives of learners with diverse needs. Here are some of the highlights:
- Prepares students for the Illinois Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) teaching license, supporting learners Pre鈥慘 through age 21.
- Offers multiple field experiences and a 16鈥憌eek student teaching placement, providing hands-on classroom experience.
- Faculty and advisors are dedicated to supporting your academic growth, professional development, and teacher licensure journey.
玩偶姐姐 Named an Opportunity University by the Carnegie Classifications
Social mobility has long been a part of our DNA at 玩偶姐姐. Our University vision is to be the leader in educational quality, opportunity and affordability. Our recognition by the Carnegie Foundation is a reflection of our commitment to our vision.
— Kristi Mindrup, WIU President
WIU Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly庐 School Designation
We often provide dynamic and specialized training and have established partnerships to support our military, their families and those working with them throughout almost every area of our campus and local community.
— Ronald Pettigrew, Director of the WIU Veterans Resource Center
WIU Wind Ensemble Successfully Debuts at Carnegie Hall
At that moment, I realized: we weren't there to experience Carnegie Hall鈥擟arnegie Hall was about to experience the WIU Wind Ensemble.
—Mike Fansler, Professor of Music and Director of Bands
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