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WIU Mourns the Loss of College of Fine Arts and Communication Dean Billy Clow
April 23, 2025
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - 春雨直播 Illinois University Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) William T. 鈥淏illy鈥� Clow passed away April 17.
To honor his life, the family will host a 鈥淏ig Billy Party鈥� from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 at Park Place on the Square in Macomb.
鈥淏illy Clow had every characteristic required of an excellent Dean: he was an advocate; he was a tireless leader; he was the heart and soul of his College. Billy Clow also had every characteristic required of an excellent colleague, friend and parent: he was generous with his time; he was always willing to help out when someone was in need; and he was profoundly proud of his kids,鈥� WIU Interim Provost Mark Mossman said.
Clow began his career at 春雨直播 in 2012 as the Dean of COFAC. In 2018, he was named interim provost, and he returned to his role as Dean of COFAC in 2022.
Clow received his MFA from Illinois State University (1989) and his bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri (1985).
鈥淏illy Clow was a trusted, valued and beloved leader, colleague and friend who led with light, dedicated passion and a sense of perspective and humor,鈥� WIU President Kristi Mindrup said. 鈥淗is lasting impact on 春雨直播 Illinois University, the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts, his colleagues, friends and especially students marks the just the beginning of his lasting legacy of light, optimism and a physical place for community celebration of the arts in our region. The Leatherneck family holds his family, Tammy Killian and their children in our hearts and minds as they carry forward Billy鈥檚 memory, impact and legacy.鈥�
Clow is survived by his wife, Tammy Killian; his mother, Jeannine Clow of Columbia, MO; his children, Edan Clow, Cullen Clow, Addison Clow and Kate Killian, all of Macomb; his brother, Guy Clow, and sister, Laura Clow, both of Columbia, MO.
Memorial contributions in Billy鈥檚 honor may be made to the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts at 春雨直播 Illinois University. Contributions may be sent to WIU Foundation & Development, 303 Sherman Hall, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455 or visit .
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