Recent News
Bearcat Hall-of-Famer Carl Poelker Passes Away
McKendree University and the McKendree Athletic Department are both deeply saddened to report the recent passing of beloved former Head Football Coach, Carl Poelker. Coach Poelker was a stoic figure in the modern history of McKendree Athletics, and wil...
Mar 18, 2026, 4:53pm EDT
McKendree University Named ALL IN Highly Established Action Plan Seal Recipient for 2026
McKendree University was recently named a recipient of the ALL IN Highly Established Action Plan Seal for the 2026 election cycle. The university received this for developing a nonpartisan democratic engagement plan that received at least 31.5 of 36 po...
Mar 17, 2026, 5:03pm EDT
McKendree University to Host Easter Egg Hunt March 28
McKendree University, in partnership with the First United Methodist Church, will be hosting their second-annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to noon on the university's front lawn. The event is free and open to the public. Check...
Mar 16, 2026, 10:53am EDT
McKendree University Students to Perform "Hearts Like Planets" March 27-29
McKendree University's students will bring the comic book world to life onstage with Hearts Like Planets from March 27-29 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. Evening performances on Friday and Saturday begin at 7:30 p.m., and a Sunday matinee star...
Mar 11, 2026, 4:34pm EDT
McKendree University Hosts 15 Local High Schools During Three-Day Model UN Nations Conference
McKendree University hosted its annual Model United Nations conference on campus from March 3-5. Fifteen local high schools and 325 student delegates attended and participated in the conference, representing countries from around the world passing reso...
Mar 5, 2026, 3:27pm EST
McKendree University's Career Fair, Education Fair Slated for Feb. 18
McKendree University will be hosting its annual career fair on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. An education fair will also be held that day from 4 to 6 p.m. Both events will take place at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts in the lobby and ...
Feb 11, 2026, 11:36am EST
McKendree's Online Programs Continue to Be Ranked Among the Best by U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report has recognized six McKendree University online degree programs, ranking them among the nation's finest in their annual list of "Best Online Programs" for 2026. McKendree ranked among the top 33 percent of private institutions ...
Jan 29, 2026, 1:04pm EST
McKendree University Announces New Agribusiness Degree Beginning Fall 2026
McKendree University announced today the launch of a new Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agribusiness, beginning Fall 2026. The program, housed within McKendree's School of Business, is designed to prepare students for leadership roles across the agricul...
Jan 28, 2026, 2:25pm EST
McKendree University Hosts Nearly 400 FBLA Students for Regional Competition
(LEBANON, Ill., Jan. 20, 2026) - McKendree University hosted approximately 400 local Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) high school students, who took part in competitions and workshops on campus on Thursday, Jan. 8. Students from 8 schools acro...
Jan 20, 2026, 11:38am EST
McKendree University Announces its Upcoming Shows for Spring Season at The Hett
Several entertaining acts will be taking to the stage at McKendree University's Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (the Hett) for the second half of their 2025-2026 season. All events are open to the public with discounts for seniors, students, and Frien...
Jan 15, 2026, 11:04am EST