McDonough County, and the surrounding west central Illinois region, is served by three higher education institutions: a four-year regional public, Western Illinois University in Macomb; and two community colleges, Spoon River College, with campuses in Macomb and Canton, and Sandburg, with campuses in Carthage and Galesburg.
Western Illinois University: First Day of Classes, Monday, Aug. 24; President Kristi Mindrup
Move-In Weekend
Residence halls will open for students to move-in at 8 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 20.
Rocky After Dark: Hanson Field, Friday, Aug. 21 *Private event only for students and staff only - not open to the public
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