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McKendree University President Signs New Contract Extension Through 2028
The McKendree University Board of Trustees, under the direction of Chairman George Obernagel '78, are pleased to announce a multi-year contract extension to President Daniel Dobbins '81 through June 2028. "The Board of Trustees are thrilled to have Pr...
May 14, 2025, 11:30am EDT
McKendree University's Sports Management Students to Host Fast & Furriest 5K Fun Run April 12
Students in the McKendree University sports management program will be hosting their Fast & Furriest 5K Fun Run on Saturday, April 12. The race, which is open to the public, will start at the Hett on McKendree's campus and will begin at 8 a.m. Runners ...
Apr 2, 2025, 10:39am EDT
Eagles Tribute Band, Certified Data Sleuth, Epic Student Play, Whimsical Children's Production Coming to the Hett This April
This April, an intriguing student play, bona fide data sleuth, popular Eagles tribute band and a whimsical performance of a favorite children's book are all coming to the Hett. For tickets or more information on all shows, please visit theHett.com or c...
Mar 27, 2025, 11:06am EDT
McKendree University Students to Perform "She Kills Monsters" April 4-6
McKendree University's students will be performing She Kills Monsters, a dramatic comedy based in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, from Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6. The Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. while Sunday's...
Mar 26, 2025, 10:08am EDT
McKendree University Designated a Voter Friendly Campus by NASPA, Campus Vote Project
Today, McKendree University was named a Voter Friendly Campus, one of 259 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia by Fair Elections Center's Campus Vote Project and NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. The initiative r...
Mar 25, 2025, 12:32pm EDT
McKendree University Hosts National Civics Bee Local Contest March 13
McKendree University, in conjunction with the O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce, played host to the 2025 National Civics Bee on Thursday, March 13 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. This event was designed to inspire middle school students to e...
Mar 14, 2025, 4:07pm EDT
McKendree University Hosts 14 Local High Schools During Three-Day Model UN Event
McKendree University hosted its annual Model United Nations conference on campus from March 4-6. More than 327 student delegates from 14 local high schools attended and participated in this event, representing over 70 countries. The university has been...
Mar 7, 2025, 4:40pm EST
McKendree University's Summer Classes Set for June 2
McKendree University is now offering a wide range of exciting classes for interested students to take this summer. Courses begin June 2 and end on July 25. Lebanon campus undergraduate students will save 50 percent on tuition when they register for sum...
Mar 6, 2025, 10:28am EST
Career Fair, Education Fair Rescheduled for March 20
McKendree University's Career Fair and Education Fair, which were previously slated for Feb. 12, have now been rescheduled for Thursday, March 20. The change comes due to impending inclement weather, which is expected to impact the Greater Saint Louis ...
Feb 11, 2025, 10:20am EST
MLK Humanitarian Awards Honor Senior, Director of Campus Activities
Senior Zariah Valentine and Director of Campus Activities Craig Robertson were honored with McKendree University's 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award at a celebration held on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. The an...
Feb 7, 2025, 12:34pm EST
