McKendree University

Political science students gathered to discuss creative solutions to state challenges at the first "Renewing Illinois Summit" in March.

McKendree University senior Ebony Luster is one of Campus Compact's 262 Newman Civic Fellows for 2019-2020. The fellowship emphasizes personal, professional and civic growth for student social justice leaders.

McKendree University's Humanitarian Award is given to those who demonstrate the principles, ideals and philosophy of nonviolent social change advocated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

McKendree University won an Overall Best Delegation Award for its representation of Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) at the American Model United Nations conference in Chicago, Nov. 17-20.

Two senior McKendree University psychology majors have a research paper in press in the journal Teaching of Psychology.

Global Ambassadors work with International Studies Abroad, Inc. to promote awareness of study abroad opportunities among students on campus.

Congratulations to the McKendree University students and recent graduates whose work is published in Issue 30 (Summer 2018) of Scholars: The McKendree University Online Journal of Undergraduate Research.

Naeelah Chism will spend a week learning about the legal profession at the 2018 Summer Law and Leadership Academy, June 3-9 at Indiana University (IUPUI) In Indianapolis.

Outstanding McKendree University students were introduced at the Honors Convocation during the fifth annual Academic Excellence Celebration on April 26.

McKendree University students made four presentations at the 45th Annual Illinois-Iowa (ILLOWA) Undergraduate Research Psychology Conference on April 21 at Eureka College.

McKendree University students participated in the annual Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities student lobby day at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on April 12.

McKendree University's Humanitarian Award is given to those who demonstrate the principles, ideals and philosophy of nonviolent social change advocated by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

McKendree University junior Ileanisse (Lily) Soto is one of the Campus Compact organization's 2018 Newman Civic Fellows, one of 268 students across the U.S. who work hard to improve their campuses and communities.

Congratulations to the McKendree University students and 2017 graduates whose work is published in Issue 29 (Winter 2017) of Scholars: the McKendree University Online Journal of Undergraduate Research.

McKendree University students represented the Bangladesh delegation at the American Model United Nations conference in Chicago, Nov 18-22. More than 1,200 students from 90 universitites attended the international conference.

Three McKendree University students worked the testing floor as staffers for the Junior NBA Under Armour Next Combine Series in Chicago.

McKendree University students presented their findings from original research projects at the 44th annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Research Psychology Conference held on April 29 at Monmouth College.

Outstanding McKendree University students were introduced at the Honors Convocation during the Academic Excellence Celebration on April 27.

McKendree University students met with 10 Illinois state legislators on Feb. 8 to urge their support of the Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant. The Illinois Coalition to Invest in Higher Education organized the Statehouse Rally at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill.

McKendree University students will present, perform and exhibit their scholarly and creative works during the Academic Excellence Celebration on April 27 at the Lebanon, Illinois, campus.

McKendree University's Humanitarian Award is given to those who demonstrate the principles, ideals and philosophy of nonviolent social change advocated by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Congratulations to the students whose work is published in Issue 28 of Scholars: the McKendree University Online Journal of Undergraduate Research.

McKendree University students represented Venezuela in the American Model United Nations conference held in Chicago from Nov. 19-22. Ninety-five universities and over 1,500 students represented 120 countries at the national conference, which simulates the global UN organization.

McKendree University students and Dr. Shelly Lemons, associate professor of history, attended the 18th annual Conference on Illinois History at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois on Oct. 6. The conference included presentations of scholarly papers, panel discussions and workshops.

Outstanding McKendree University students were introduced at the Honors Convocation during the Academic Excellence Celebration on April 28.

McKendree University students will present, perform and exhibit their scholarly and creative work at the Academic Excellence Celebration on April 28 at the Lebanon, Illinois, campus.

Three McKendree University students and their psychology professor, Dr. Guy Boysen, attended the 43rd annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Research Psychology Conference held on April 16.

Many of McKendree University's inspirational student leaders, organizations and advisors were recognized for their outstanding service, spirit and volunteerism at McKendree University's fourth annual Leadership and Service Awards Banquet.

McKendree University communication students took part in panel and roundtable discussions and networking at a Career Development Day hosted by the St. Louis Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America on Feb. 26.

McKendree University students joined others from colleges and universities across Illinois to meet with state legislators on Feb. 16 and 17 to lobby for continued funding of Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, at the State Capitol in Springfield.