McKendree University

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'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 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 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.

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.