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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

Congratulations to the McKendree University students who are recipients of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society's endowed graduate scholarship and two undergraduate awards for 2017-2018..

McKendree University students presented their findings from original research projects at the 44th annual ILLOWA Undergraduate Research Psychology Conference held on April 29 at Monmouth College.

The Beta Chapter of Sigma Zeta math and science honor society welcomed new members and installed 2017-2018 officers on April 27.

McKendree University's chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International honor society recognized nursing students for outstanding achievement at a ceremony held in Bothwell Chapel at the Lebanon, Illinois, campus on April 27 during the fourth annual Academic Excellence Celebration.

Chapter 292 of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society, congratulated new members as part of McKendree University's Academic Excellence Celebration on April 27. Photos

Initiation for members and officers of McKendree University's first-year student honor society was held on April 27 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, during the annual Academic Excellence Celebration.

The McKendree University chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society for psychology and social sciences, inducted new members during the Academic Excellence Celebration on April 27.

McKendree University's chapter of the international honor society for the social sciences initiated new members and installed new officers on April 27.

Outstanding McKendree University students were introduced at the Honors Convocation during the Academic Excellence Celebration on April 27.

McKendree University congratulates the new members of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society, who were inducted during the annual Academic Excellence Celebration on April 27.

Theta Alpha Kappa, the national honor society for religious studies and theology, inducted its charter members on April 27, as part of McKendree University's fourth annual Academic Excellence Celebration.

McKendree University's Alpha Zeta Epsilon chapter of the national political science honor society congratulates its newest members.