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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

McKendree University Fall 2018 Dean's List

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.
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Dean's List - 2019 Jan 22

McKendree University Fall 2018 President's List

McKendree University congratulates students on the President's List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the fall 2018 semester.
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President's List - 2019 Jan 22

Gilman Scholar Will Study in Morocco

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.
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Study Abroad - 2018 Dec 17

117th Regiment Team Participates in DOE CyberForce Competition

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.
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Student Competition - 2018 Dec 6

Honors Students Present Theses

Students in the McKendree University honors program are presenting their research findings in honors theses presentations.
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Research / Grant - 2018 Nov 29

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

Gilman Scholar Spends Semester in Buenos Aires

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.
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Study Abroad - 2018 Nov 19

Andrew Wagner is 2018 Lincoln Student Laureate

The Lincoln Academy of Illinois presented McKendree University senior Andrew Wagner with The Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award, the state's highest student honor.
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Academic Award - 2018 Nov 19

Students Perform "Legally Blonde: The Musical," Nov. 9-11

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.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Oct 30

English Major Excels at Conference

A senior English major's paper won second place at the recent 15th Annual English Graduate Organization and Sigma Tau Delta Midwestern Regional Conference.
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Student Excellence - 2018 Oct 30

Phi Eta Sigma National Convention

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.
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Honor Society - 2018 Oct 22

Congressman, Civil Rights Leader, Fraternity Brother

Phi Beta Sigma fraternity chose McKendree University Matt Hendricks senior to present an honorary plaque to Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis.
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Greek Organizations - 2018 Oct 18

Team Scott Honorary Commander Induction

Honorary Commanders build strong, positive and lasting relationships with local leaders from the community and Scott Air Force Base.
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Business/professional - 2018 Oct 22

Arts Midwest 2018 Future Leader

Arts Midwest recently selected Liz Crabtree as one of three 2018 recipients of its Future Leaders Fund.
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Scholarship - 2018 Oct 22

Business Students Offer Creative Solutions in Competition

Business students participated in their first Pure Idea Generator competition, where they were asked to come up with a simple, creative idea to solve a problem or challenge.
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Student Competition - 2018 Oct 12

Fall 2018 Student Internships

McKendree University students are gaining valuable experience and linking course work to their future careers by participating in the Career Services internship program this fall.
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Internship - 2018 Oct 9

Naeelah Chism Advocates for Youth, Lobbies in DC

The senior political science participated in Advocates for Youth's Urban Retreat in Washington, D.C., meeting with leaders, activists and her senator.
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Leadership - 2018 Oct 9

NSO Leaders, UNI 101 Peer Mentors

New Student Orientation leaders at McKendree University help to introduce first-year students to life at college. NSO leaders are upperclassmen who oversee small groups and lead fun social activities, educational programs and volunteer service. They also serve as peer mentors during University 101 classes held throughout the semester.
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Student Orientation - 2018 Aug 22

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

Phi Eta Sigma Scholarship Recipient

Congratulations to Magdalena Knapp of McKendree University, one of 37 undergraduates to receive a $5,000 scholarship from the national office of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society.
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Scholarship - 2018 Aug 23

Our 2018 Golden Apple Scholars

Golden Apple Scholars show the promise and drive to be excellent future teachers in Illinois schools-of-need.
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Scholarship - 2018 Jul 3

McKendree University Spring 2018 President's List

McKendree University congratulates students on the President's List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the spring 2018 semester.
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President's List - 2018 Jul 2

McKendree University Spring 2018 Dean's List

Congratulations to students on the McKendree University Dean's List for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher for the spring 2018 semester.
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Dean's List - 2018 Jul 2

Summer 2018 Student Internships

McKendree University students are gaining valuable experience and linking course work to their future careers by participating in the Career Services internship program this summer.
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Internship - 2018 Jun 20

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

Jessica Lirios Wins Technos Prize

The Technos International College Prize is given each year to a graduating senior chosen by the faculty for outstanding academic performance and a commitment to international understanding.
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Academic Award - 2018 May 14

Congratulations, McKendree University Graduates! #McK2018

McKendree University congratulates the Class of 2018! #McK2018
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Graduation - 2018 May 14

SALUTE Honor Society Welcomes New Members

SALUTE, a national academic honor society for veteran and military students, welcomes the first members of its new McKendree University chapter.
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Honor Society - 2018 May 10
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