The Public Choice! Higher Values in Higher Education wiu.edu/qc We are the branch campus for Western Illinois University, which is nationally recognized for providing outstanding academic experiences, and our commitment is consistently recognized. US News and World Report, Center for Student Opportunity, Princeton Review, Kiplinger’s Magazine, and Washington Monthly, to name just a few, rank us among the top tier of best regional universities. G.I. Jobs Magazine also designates Western as a Military Friendly institution.