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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
McKendree University to Induct Outstanding Alumni to Sports Hall of Fame Feb. 15
McKendree University will honor accomplished alumni and induct them into the McKendree Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 15. The ceremony will take place at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. This year's winners include Brandi (Brank...
Feb 6, 2025, 10:47am EST
Career Fair, Education Fair at McKendree Set for Feb. 12
McKendree University will be hosting its annual career fair on Wednesday, Feb. 12 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 ...
Jan 22, 2025, 5:17pm EST
McKendree Online Programs Ranked Among the Best by U.S. News
U.S. News has recognized five McKendree University online degree programs, ranking them among the nation's finest in U.S. News' annual list of "Best Online Program" for 2025. McKendree achieved high marks in several programs. The university was listed...
Jan 22, 2025, 11:42am EST
McKendree University Recognized as 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
McKendree University has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting recognizes colleges and universities...
Nov 21, 2024, 3:45pm EST
McKendree's Division of Nursing Awarded $980,000 Federal Grant to Address Nursing Education Shortage in Rural, Underserved Areas in Southern Illinois
McKendree University's Division of Nursing was recently awarded $980,000 from Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS), which Senator Dick Durbin secured as part of the 2024 fiscal year's Consolidated Appropriations Act. This grant pays the tuition cost...
Oct 7, 2024, 5:32pm EDT
McKendree University Prioritizes Mental Health with Expansion of Student Resources
Completing a degree in higher education is an incredible accomplishment that, in most cases, is not met without challenges - academically, socially and emotionally. While every student's collegiate journey is different, McKendree University is committe...
Oct 4, 2024, 4:37pm EDT
McKendree's Speech and Debate Team Starts Season off Strong in Two Tournaments
The McKendree Speech & Debate Team started its season with a double-header split across two states. Over the weekend, 13 McKendree debaters put together a 23-20 preliminary record across the two tournaments and two formats of debate. Six students, some...
Oct 4, 2024, 12:56pm EDT
McKendree Homecoming, Family Weekend Set for Oct. 11-13
(LEBANON, Ill., Oct. 2, 2024) - McKendree University invites alumni, students, friends and the community at large to visit campus for their traditional Homecoming Weekend, which will take place from Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. This year's ...
Oct 2, 2024, 11:19am EDT
McKendree University to Honor Outstanding Alumni During Homecoming Awards Ceremony Oct. 11
McKendree University will honor several of its accomplished alumni at its annual award ceremony on Friday, Oct. 11 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus. Chosen by the alumni board, the 2024 awardees have made their mark in their profession...
Oct 2, 2024, 10:20am EDT