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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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

Phi Beta Sigma fraternity chose McKendree University Matt Hendricks senior to present an honorary plaque to Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

McKendree University congratulates the Class of 2018! #McK2018

SALUTE, a national academic honor society for veteran and military students, welcomes the first members of its new McKendree University chapter.

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.

McKendree University communication and public relations majors were inducted recently into Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association's official honor society for outstanding academic achievement at four-year colleges and universities.

Tau Sigma National Honor Society for Transfer Students has established a new chapter at McKendree Unviersity and welcomed its first members on April 26.

Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society awarded the Illinois Xi 398 Chapter to McKendree University and inducted its first chapter members on April 26.

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