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McKendree University offers students many ways to make their mark, with  more than 50 undergraduate majors and co-curricular activities including study abroad, speech and debate, marching band, community service, cultural immersion and mission trips, and Greek life. Bearcat student-athletes compete in 36 men’s and women’s sports. McKendree is a member of NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts is southern Illinois’ finest performing arts venue.

McKendree offers a high quality education in a friendly, nurturing environment. Total enrollment is 2,500, including the Lebanon campus in southwestern Illinois; centers at Scott Air Force Base and Radcliff, Kentucky; and students enrolled online. 90-second video

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McKendree University offers students many ways to make their mark, with  more than 50 undergraduate majors and co-curricular activities including study abroad, speech and debate, marching band, community service, cultural immersion and mission trips, and Greek life. Bearcat student-athletes compete in 36 men’s and women’s sports. McKendree is a member of NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts is southern Illinois’ finest performing arts venue.

McKendree offers a high quality education in a friendly, nurturing environment. Total enrollment is 2,500, including the Lebanon campus in southwestern Illinois; centers at Scott Air Force Base and Radcliff, Kentucky; and students enrolled online. 90-second video

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Senior Jasmine Gage Awarded Prestigious Gyo Obata Fellowship for Arts Management

English major Jasmine Gage has been awarded a Gyo Obata Fellowship for Arts Management by the Gateway Foundation in St. Louis.
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Scholarship - May 13

McKendree Psychology Students Showcase Research at ILLOWA Undergraduate Conference

McKendree University psychology students presented their research at the ILLOWA Undergraduate Psychology Conference hosted by Western Illinois University on April 26 in Macomb, Ill. ILLOWA is the nation's longest-running undergraduate psychology conference and draws student researchers from Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri.
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Achievement (Other) - May 13

Psychology Students Coauthor, Publish Peer-Reviewed Article on Mental Illness Stigma

McKendree University psychology students Mia Wylie, Kelsey Lyles, and Divine Favour Ozomma have coauthored a peer-reviewed article on mental illness stigma in the academic journal Stigma and Health. The journal, published by the American Psychological Association, features original research on how stigma affects the health and well-being of people with mental and physical illnesses.
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Achievement (Other) - May 13

McKendree Psychology Students Present Research at the 2025 MPA Convention in Chicago

McKendree University psychology students senior Mia Wylie, junior Kelsey Lyles, and junior Divine Favour Ozomma presented two research posters at the Midwestern Psychological Association's Annual Convention from April 10 through 12 in Chicago. The students collaborated with their research supervisor, psychology professor Dr. Guy Boysen, as part of the Psychology Research Practicum and Honors Practicum courses.
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Achievement (Other) - May 13

Students of McKendree's Concert, Chamber Choirs Put on "The Poet Sings" Spring Choir Concert May 1

McKendree University's concert and chamber choirs performed one last concert for the semester by presenting "The Poet Sings" on Thursday, May 1 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus. The choirs were under the direction of Ken Tucker and accompanied by Melissa Ray on piano.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 7

Students Perform with Local Junior High and High School Students for Jazz Festival Performance April 30

Students from McKendree University's honors jazz band took to the stage to perform beautiful music for the crowd on Wednesday, April 30 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus. Students from local junior high and high schools joined them as well.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 6

Alpha Kappa Delta Welcomes New Members on April 25

Alpha Kappa Delta, the international sociology honor society, recently welcomed new members on April 24, 2025 as part of McKendree's Academic Excellence Celebration.
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Honor Society - May 2

Students Meet with State Lawmakers on Lobby Day

McKendree University students participated in the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities' Lobby Day at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on April 30.
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Achievement (Other) - May 5

Band Students Put on Stellar Concert for AEC April 24

Students in McKendree's many ensembles put on a beautiful concert in celebration of the university's 12th-annual Academic Excellence Celebration on Thursday, April 24.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Apr 29

Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society Welcomes Its Newest Members

McKendree University congratulates the newest members of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society, who were inducted on April 24.
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Honor Society - Apr 29

Mu Gamma Kappa Honor Society Welcomes New Members

The McKendree University School of Business congratulates outstanding students who have been initiated into the Mu Gamma Kappa Honor Society.
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Student Excellence - Apr 28

Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society Welcomes Newest Members

New members joined the Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society during McKendree University's 12-annual Academic Excellence Day on April 24, 2025.
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Honor Society - Apr 28

Iota Tau Alpha Honor Society Welcomes New Members

The McKendree University chapter of the natiional honor society for the study of athletic training congratulates its newest members.
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Honor Society - Apr 28

Sigma Zeta Honor Society Inducts New Members

The Beta Chapter of Sigma Zeta science and mathematics honor society at McKendree University congratulates its newest members.
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Honor Society - Apr 28

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Inducts New Members

Chapter 292 of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society, congratulates its newest members from McKendree University, inducted on April 24, 2025.
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Honor Society - Apr 28

Tau Sigma Installs New Members

Tau Sigma National Honor Society for Transfer Students at McKendree University welcomes its newest members in 2025.
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Honor Society - Apr 28

Phi Eta Sigma Installs New Members

McKendree University's chapter of Phi Eta Sigma academic honor society is proud to announce its newest members, inducted on April 24, 2025.
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Honor Society - Apr 28

McKendree University Recognizes Outstanding Students for 2025

McKendree University congratulates its outstanding students from all disciplines for their high overall academic achievement.
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Student Excellence - Apr 28

Lambda Pi Eta Welcomes New Members

Lambda Pi Eta, the national communication collegiate honor society, installed new members at McKendree University on Tuesday, April 22.
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Honor Society - Apr 28

Psi Chi Honor Society Welcomes New Members

The McKendree University chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society for psychology, inducted new members as part of the 2025 Academic Excellence Celebration on April 24.
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Honor Society - Apr 28

Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society Welcomes its Newest Members

Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society's Illinois Xi 398 Chapter at McKendree University welcomes its newest members.
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Honor Society - Apr 28

Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society Inducts New Members

McKendree University's Alpha Zeta Epsilon chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, welcomed its newest members on April 24, 2025.
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Honor Society - Apr 28

Nursing Honor Society Welcomes New Members

New members joined the Psi Epsilon chapter of Sigma Theta Tau during McKendree University's Academic Excellence Celebration on April 24, 2025.
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Honor Society - Apr 28

Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society Initiates New Members

McKendree University's chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, the international honor society for the social sciences, initiated its newest members on April 24 as part of the 2025 Academic Excellence Celebration.
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Honor Society - Apr 28

McKendree Community Celebrates Academic Excellence with Presentations, Performances, Artwork, More

McKendree University students presented their research and creative work on campus during the 12th annual Academic Excellence Celebration on April 24.
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Student Excellence - Apr 25

Bearcats Participate in Percussion Ensemble Concert April 21

Students from the McKendree's percussion ensemble participated in a percussion ensemble concert on Monday, April 21 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Apr 22

Students Put a Pep in Concertgoers' Steps in Spirit of McKendree Performance April 15

Students from the Spirit of McKendree band played plenty of toe-tapping pep band songs at the Spirit of McKendree in Concert performance on Tuesday, April 15 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Apr 16

Students Hit the High Notes in McKendree Jazz Concert April 10

Students from McKendree University's jazz combo and jazz choir took to the stage to perform beautiful music for the crowd on Thursday, April 10 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Apr 14

McKendree University Students Role for Initiative with Their Performance of "She Kills Monsters"

McKendree University students performed "She Kills Monsters," the critically-acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons play by Qui Nguyen, from April 4 through 6 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Apr 7

Faith Olds Gives Senior Recital in Bothwell Chapel

McKendree University senior Faith Olds gave her senior recital on Monday, March 31 in Bothwell Chapel.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Apr 1
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