McKendree University

Meet the outstanding students who have been named to "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" at McKendree University.

McKendree University's Chi Mu chapter of Kappa Delta Pi international honor society in education initiated new members in an initiation and pinning ceremony held on April 26 in Bothwell Chapel on campus.

In its first trip to nationals,.the McKendree University Dance Team fiinished seventh at the 2017 NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship in Daytona Beach, Fla., April 6-8.

Congratulations to the McKendree University Cheerleaders, who fiinished third in the Small Coed and Internediate Small Coed, Division II, competition at the 2017 NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Two McKendree Universty senior English majors were among the presenters at the PCA/ACA national conference on pop culture in San Diego, April 12-15.

The McKendree University chapter of Sigma Beta Delta honor society welcomed new members and presented awards on April 20 at a ceremony and dinner hosted by the School of Business.

The McKendree University Show Choir's spring performance, "Time," showcases superior student talent with group and specialty acts. See it April 21-22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.

The McKendree University Theatre Department presents "The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later" at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, March 30 to April 2.

McKendree University students will present, perform and exhibit their scholarly and creative works during the Academic Excellence Celebration on April 27 at the Lebanon, Illinois, campus.

Students and professors from McKendree University's Cross-Cultural Practicum class built a house and helped several service organizations, a nursing home and a school during a 10-day spring break trip to Morant Bay, Jamaica, March 8-17.

McKendree University students learned about civil rights, social justice and soul music during a spring break trip to Memphis, March 13-17.

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 students met with 10 Illinois state legislators on Feb. 8 to urge their support of the Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant. The Illinois Coalition to Invest in Higher Education organized the Statehouse Rally at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill.

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.

McKendree University congratulates students on the President's List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the fall 2016 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 2016 semester.

Congratulations to the students whose work is published in Issue 28 of Scholars: the McKendree University Online Journal of Undergraduate Research.

Essays by two McKendree University students on why they enjoy living in the Metro-East region won each a $2,000 scholarship as part of the "Get to Know M.E." campaign.

McKendree University students represented Venezuela in the American Model United Nations conference held in Chicago from Nov. 19-22. Ninety-five universities and over 1,500 students represented 120 countries at the national conference, which simulates the global UN organization.

The Lincoln Academy of Illinois has presented McKendree University senior Acadia Reynolds with The Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award-the state's highest student honor.

See what McKendree University students have created in their fall semester art classes during the All Students Art Show, Dec. 1-11.

McKendree University theatre, music and dance students present the musical mystery comedy "Curtains," with music and lyrics by Kander and Ebb, at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts for three performances, Nov. 4-6.

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

McKendree University students and Dr. Shelly Lemons, associate professor of history, attended the 18th annual Conference on Illinois History at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois on Oct. 6. The conference included presentations of scholarly papers, panel discussions and workshops.

McKendree University has nine Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois--students who show the promise and drive to be excellent future teachers in high-need schools.

Phi Eta Sigma national honor society announces recipients of its annual scholarships and awards for the 2016-2017 academic year.

McKendree University welcomes a record number of first-year students this fall to its Lebanon, Ill., campus; Kentucky campuses; the Center at Scott Air Force Base; and online. The Class of 2020 represents 28 states and 20 countries!

McKendree University congratulates students on the President's List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the spring 2016 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 2016 semester.

Chapter 292 of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society, congratulates new members from McKendree University's Kentucky campuses.