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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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Humanitarian Award Winners Reflect Spirit of MLK

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Jan 25

Ebony Luster is a Newman Civic Fellow

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Apr 1

Students Attend AMUN Conference

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Nov 28

Psychology Students' "Kiss of Death in Hiring" Research to be Published

Two senior McKendree University psychology majors have a research paper in press in the journal Teaching of Psychology.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Aug 1

Selected for ISA Global Ambassador Workshop

Global Ambassadors work with International Studies Abroad, Inc. to promote awareness of study abroad opportunities among students on campus.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 May 18

Students Publish Academic Research in Scholars Journal

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 May 16

Accepted for 2018 Summer Law and Leadership Academy

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 May 2

Honors Convocation Recognizes Outstanding Students

Outstanding McKendree University students were introduced at the Honors Convocation during the fifth annual Academic Excellence Celebration on April 26.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Apr 30

Psychology Students Present at ILLOWA Conference

McKendree University students made four presentations at the 45th Annual Illinois-Iowa (ILLOWA) Undergraduate Research Psychology Conference on April 21 at Eureka College.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Apr 23

Students Meet with State Lawmakers on Lobby Day

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Apr 12

Ileanisse Soto is a Newman Civic Fellow

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Mar 13

Humanitarian Award Winner Reflects Spirit of MLK

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Jan 26

Students Gain Experience at Junior NBA Combine

Three McKendree University students worked the testing floor as staffers for the Junior NBA Under Armour Next Combine Series in Chicago.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 May 16

Students Publish Academic Research in Scholars Journal

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Jan 3

Students Attend AMUN Conference

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Nov 27

Psychology Students Present at ILLOWA Conference

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 May 3

Honors Convocation Recognizes Outstanding Students

Outstanding McKendree University students were introduced at the Honors Convocation during the Academic Excellence Celebration on April 27.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 May 1

Academic Excellence Celebration on April 27 #McKAEC17

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Apr 21

Humanitarian Award Winner Reflects Spirit of MLK

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Jan 27

Students Publish Academic Research in Scholars Journal

Congratulations to the students whose work is published in Issue 28 of Scholars: the McKendree University Online Journal of Undergraduate Research.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Jan 4

Students Lobby for Higher Ed Funding

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Feb 8

McKendree University Delegates Represent Venezuela at Model UN

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Nov 23

Students Attend Illinois History Conference

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Oct 10

Honors Convocation Recognizes Outstanding Students

Outstanding McKendree University students were introduced at the Honors Convocation during the Academic Excellence Celebration on April 28.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Apr 28

McKendree Students Celebrate Academic Excellence, April 28 #McKAEC16

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Apr 26

Psychology Students Attend Conference

Three McKendree University students and their psychology professor, Dr. Guy Boysen, attended the 43rd annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Research Psychology Conference held on April 16.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Apr 25

Congratulations, Leadership and Service Award Winners!

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Apr 18

Communication Students Attend PRSA Conference

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Feb 29

Students Lobby for MAP Grant Funding

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Feb 19

Students Lobby for MAP Grant Funding

McKendree University students joined others from colleges and universities across Illinois to meet with state legislators on Nov. 10 to lobby for continued funding of Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, at the State Capitol in Springfield.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Nov 11
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