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McKendree University Receives Gift of 67-Acre Property from Alum John Bailey
McKendree University has received the former Locust Hills Golf Course property in Lebanon, a 67.62-acre site given by alum John Bailey, a 1976 graduate. The university's Board of Trustees recently approved the acceptance of the gift, which includes thr...
Nov 20, 2025, 5:06pm EST
McKendree University's Food Drive Tackles Local Food Insecurities with Generous Donation
On Nov. 18, McKendree University donated more than 470 items to the Lebanon Food Pantry to provide local families with the food and supplies they might need in time for the holidays, breaking last year's number of 300 items. A cash donation will also b...
Nov 20, 2025, 11:21am EST
McKendree University Joins the Gauntlet with New Esports Program
McKendree University will be joining an increasing number of colleges and universities across the nation with the formation of its inaugural esports program. This new program, which is slated to kick off in the Fall 2026 term, will compete in the Natio...
Nov 20, 2025, 10:08am EST
McKendree University Hosts Nearly 300 High School Students for Model UN Nations Conference Nov. 12-13
McKendree University hosted its Model United Nations conference from Nov. 12 through 13. Nearly 300 high school student delegates from 15 local high schools participated in this event. The high school students represented 70 countries from around the ...
Nov 18, 2025, 12:18pm EST
McKendree University Students to Perform "Ghosts in the Machine" Nov. 7-9
McKendree University students will be performing Ghosts in the Machine, a digital mystery for the mind and heart of the savvy texter. The curtain will rise for three performances from Friday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 9. The Friday and Saturday perfo...
Oct 30, 2025, 1:09pm EDT
Chemistry Major MaryAnn Romagna Named McKendree University's 2025-2026 Student Laureate
MaryAnn Romagna, a senior from Eagle, Wis., was recently named this year's recipient of the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award and Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. This is the state's highest student honor for leadership, servic...
Oct 20, 2025, 11:29am EDT
McKendree University to Honor Outstanding Alumni During Homecoming Awards Ceremony Oct. 24
McKendree University will honor several of its accomplished alumni at its annual award ceremony on Fri., October 24 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus. Chosen by the alumni board, the 2024 awardees have made their mark in their professio...
Oct 17, 2025, 11:27am EDT
McKendree University Homecoming and Family Weekend Slated for Oct. 24-26
McKendree University will be holding its annual Homecoming and Family Weekend from Oct. 24-26 this year. Alumni, the campus community, and friends are invited to attend and enjoy several exciting events and entertainment. This year's theme is "Let the ...
Oct 15, 2025, 3:54pm EDT
McKendree University Reports Largest Total Enrollment Since 2017
McKendree University has announced its largest total enrollment since 2017. This marks four consecutive years of enrollment growth at a time when many institutions across the country are seeing numbers decline or stagnate. This fall, 2,531 total stude...
Oct 6, 2025, 9:40am EDT
McKendree University Makes "Great Colleges to Work For" List
McKendree has recently been recognized once more as one of the best universities in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For program. The results, released today at GreatCollegesList.com, and via a special insert of The Chro...
Sep 22, 2025, 5:22pm EDT