McKendree University

Members of McKendree University's Beta chapter of Sigma Zeta attended the national science and mathematics honor society's annual national convention, held March 1-3.

McKendree University junior Ileanisse (Lily) Soto is one of the Campus Compact organization's 2018 Newman Civic Fellows, one of 268 students across the U.S. who work hard to improve their campuses and communities.

McKendree Universty speech and debate team members Alex Baldwin and Gage Simmons recently won the I-70 Cup, which is based on the cumulative results of four Midwestern debate tournaments. .

McKendree University students participated in the Midwest Model United Nations conference in St. Louis, Mo., from Feb. 21-24. McKendree students represented the United States at the conference attended by 45 universities throughout the Midwest. .

Congratulations to McKendree University's new Cyber Defense Team on its top 5 finish in the Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition--its first official competitive event!

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.

Congratulations to students on the McKendree University Dean's List for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher for the fall 2017 semester.

McKendree University congratulates students on the President's List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the fall 2017 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 the McKendree University students and 2017 graduates whose work is published in Issue 29 (Winter 2017) of Scholars: the McKendree University Online Journal of Undergraduate Research.

Senior art majors Brian Lyman and Ben Richter have been selected to represent McKendree University at Art St. Louis' "Varsity Art XXII," a multi-media show to be held in March, featuring original works by 42 St. Louis regional art students representing 21 local colleges and universities.

Artwork by McKendree University students has been accepted by the Illinois Board of Higher Education for its third annual long-term exhibition at the Springfield, Ill., office throughout 2018.

McKendree University junior Emily Davis will study at the National University of Ireland in Galway in spring 2018 as a recipient of a prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The professional writing major will study the development of literature, take a class in Gaelic and learn how the English language's roots interconnect with other cultures.

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

McKendree University students represented the Bangladesh delegation at the American Model United Nations conference in Chicago, Nov 18-22. More than 1,200 students from 90 universitites attended the international conference.

The McKendree University speech and debate team competed at its home debate tournament on Oct, 20-22, and at the University of Central Missouri on Oct. 21-22, earning 56 awards--including 11 first place finishes--between the two.

The McKendree University Department of Theatre presents "The Green Bird," an 18th century commedia dell'arte play by Carlo Gozzi, Nov. 2-5 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus. Performances are on Nov. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m., and Nov. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Teagan Schwab, an organizational communication major from Neenah, Wis., is spending the fall semester of her senior year at the American University of Rome. When she isn't in class, studying, or finding her way around the city, Teagan is sightseeing, taking photos, and blogging about her adventures.

The McKendree University Show Choir is a talented, versatile group of student vocalists and musicians that entertains on campus and in local communities. The Fall Recital on Oct. 13 is a showcase for members' individual vocal talents in contemporary musical theater, pop, R&B, jazz and more. The group will also perform during downtown Lebanon's Victorian Holidays on Nov. 18, and at a "Christmas Spectacular" show on Dec. 1 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.

The McKendree University speech and debate team opened its season recently with stellar performances at two elite tournaments, taking second place in debate at William Jewell College and reaching the finals in two events at Western Kentucky University.

McKendree University students are acquiriing valuable experience and skills at a variety of locations during their fall semester internships.

McKendree University welcomes the Class of 2021 to its Lebanon, Illinois, and Kentucky campuses; the Center at Scott Air Force Base; and online. The incoming class represents 28 states and 21 countries.

New Student Orientation leaders at McKendree University help 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 year.

A group of McKendree University students, staff and alumni began their summer in Nicaragua, where they learned about its culture, history and social issues, and volunteered in rural communities.

"Spirit of McKendree" Awards for academic excellence, character and community mindedness were presented to two Class of 2017 McKendree University graduates at the June 3 commencement ceremony..

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.

McKendree University congratulates students on the President's List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the spring 2017 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 2017 semester.

Three McKendree University students worked the testing floor as staffers for the Junior NBA Under Armour Next Combine Series in Chicago.

McKendree University congratulates the Class of 2017! #McK2017