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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
McKendree University Philosophy Professor Named This Year's Emerson Award Winner
Dr. Kevin Zanelotti, professor of philosophy at McKendree University, is this year's recipient of the 2025 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award for his outstanding contribution to the teaching profession and to his students. He was chosen by the univer...
Dec 4, 2025, 11:26am EST
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