McKendree University

McKendree University's Chi Mu chapter of Kappa Delta Pi international honor society in education initiated new members in a pinning ceremony held on April 24 in Bothwell Chapel on campus.

McKendree University psychology and biopsychology majors presented their research at the 46th Annual ILLOWA (Illinois-Iowa) Undergraduate Research Psychology Conference on April 20 at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill.

McKendree University students will present, perform and exhibit their scholarly and creative works during the 2019 Academic Excellence Celebration on April 25 at the Lebanon, Ill., campus.

The McKendree University chapter of Sigma Beta Delta international honor society welcomed new members on April 16 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.

A drawing by McKendree University art major Shakalya Clark was chosen for the April cover of Gesso magazine, a monthly publication devoted to local art, music and culture.

McKendree University students presented research at the Midwestern Psychological Association Meeting in Chicago on April 11 and 13. The annual meeting is the premier profession conference for psychologists in the region.

"This is Me," the McKendree University Show Choir Spring Finale on May 4 at the Hett, will feature popular songs that inspire empowerment and self-confidence.

A critical essay on the modernization of patronage earned a third place prize for senior English major Sophie Jeffery at the recent Sigma Tau Delta international convention.

McKendree University students participated in the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities' Lobby Day at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on April 10.

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

McKendree University senior Naeelah Chism has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grant to teach English in Malaysia for 10 months. The highly competitive Fulbright program is the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange initiative.

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.

The McKendree Universtiy Theatre Department presents "Dead Man's Cell Phone," Apr. 4-7 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.

McKendree University students represented Poland at the 59th Midwest Model United Nations Conference in St. Louis on Feb. 20-23. .

Two McKendree University students will exhibit at Art St. Louis' "Varsity Art XXIII," an invitational show to be held March 1-28, featuring the original work of 41 students from 21 Missouri and Illinois colleges and universities.

McKendree University students are gaining valuable experience and linking course work to their future careers by participating in the Career Services internship program this semester.

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 students on the McKendree University Dean's List for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher for the fall 2018 semester.

McKendree University congratulates students on the President's List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the fall 2018 semester.

The U.S. Department of State has awarded Elizabeth Cochran a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study in Meknes, Morocco during the spring 2019 semester.

McKendree University's 117th Regiment Collegiate Cybersecurity team finished 11th in the Department of Energy's recent CyberForce Competition at Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago.

Students in the McKendree University honors program are presenting their research findings in honors theses presentations.

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.

The Lincoln Academy of Illinois presented McKendree University senior Andrew Wagner with The Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award, the state's highest student honor.

A large ensemble cast will take the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery, Nov. 9-11 at McKendree University's Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.

McKendree University senior Emma Mooneyham studied at the Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires as a Gilman International Scholar, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

A senior English major's paper won second place at the recent 15th Annual English Graduate Organization and Sigma Tau Delta Midwestern Regional Conference.

Members and advisers of the Phi Eta Sigma chapter participated in "Operation Opportunity," the honor society's national convention, Oct. 12-14 in Washington, D.C.

Honorary Commanders build strong, positive and lasting relationships with local leaders from the community and Scott Air Force Base.

Arts Midwest recently selected Liz Crabtree as one of three 2018 recipients of its Future Leaders Fund.