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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
Unforgettable Performances Coming to the Hett This Autumn
(LEBANON, Ill., Oct. 1, 2024)- The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (the Hett) at McKendree University will be hosting two inspiring performances this autumn: the Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu and Sierra Green and The Giants. For tickets or more information...
Oct 1, 2024, 12:30pm EDT
U.S. News Ranks McKendree in Top Tier of Midwest Regional Universities, Best Value Schools, More
McKendree University ranks once again in the top tier of regional universities in U.S. News & World Report's 2024-25 "Best Colleges" edition, released on Sept. 24, 2024. U.S. News rated participating institutions in the Regional Universities category n...
Sep 24, 2024, 11:14am EDT