McKendree University

Congratulations to Zariah Valentine, who received McKendree University's 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award.

Twenty-eight McKendree University upperclassmen served as New Student Orientation (NSO) leaders or UNI 101 peer mentors during the week of August 22-25.

Congratulations to Brad Eston and Maria Vitoria Salomao, who received McKendree University's 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award. Watch the celebration online!

Twenty-two McKendree University upperclassmen served as New Student Orientation (NSO) leaders or UNI 101 peer mentors during the week of August 16-20.

Congratulations to Jamari Jackson, who received McKendree University's 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award. Watch the celebration online

Twenty-four McKendree University upperclassmen served as New Student Orientation (NSO) leaders or UNI 101 peer mentors during the week of August 17-21. NSO leaders are upperclassmen who help introduce first-year students to life at McKendree. These leaders oversee small groups of new students and lead fun social activities, educational programs and volunteer service to prepare and inspire the incoming students to experience a rich, successful first year as a college student. UNI 101 peer mentors share a passion for serving McKendree's first-year students and partner with instructors during University 101 classes held throughout the semester. These classes help make the transition period from high school to college life as smooth as possible.

New Student Orientation leaders at McKendree University help to introduce first-year students to life at college. NSO leaders also serve as peer mentors during University 101 classes held throughout the semester.

Congratulations to student leaders Shelby Benn and Gigi Hopkins, who received McKendree University's 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award. Watch online

Congratulations to Emmanuel Segbedzi, who received McKendree University's 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award. Watch the celebration online

Student Ambassadors are dynamic, dedicated leaders who represent the University and share what it's like to be a McKendree student in an engaged, active, intellectual environment.

The senior political science participated in Advocates for Youth's Urban Retreat in Washington, D.C., meeting with leaders, activists and her senator.