McKendree University offers students many ways to make their mark, with more than 50 undergraduate majors and co-curricular activities including study abroad, speech and debate, marching band, community service, cultural immersion and mission trips, and Greek life. Bearcat student-athletes compete in 36 men’s and women’s sports. McKendree is a member of NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts is southern Illinois’ finest performing arts venue.
McKendree offers a high quality education in a friendly, nurturing environment. Total enrollment is 2,500, including the Lebanon campus in southwestern Illinois; centers at Scott Air Force Base and Radcliff, Kentucky; and students enrolled online. 90-second video
(see more)McKendree University offers students many ways to make their mark, with more than 50 undergraduate majors and co-curricular activities including study abroad, speech and debate, marching band, community service, cultural immersion and mission trips, and Greek life. Bearcat student-athletes compete in 36 men’s and women’s sports. McKendree is a member of NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts is southern Illinois’ finest performing arts venue.
McKendree offers a high quality education in a friendly, nurturing environment. Total enrollment is 2,500, including the Lebanon campus in southwestern Illinois; centers at Scott Air Force Base and Radcliff, Kentucky; and students enrolled online. 90-second video
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Inducts New Members
Sigma Zeta Honor Society Inducts New Members
Tau Sigma Installs New Members
Phi Eta Sigma Installs New Members
Psi Chi Honor Society Welcomes New Members
McKendree University Recognizes Outstanding Students for 2025
Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society Welcomes its Newest Members
Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society Inducts New Members
Lambda Pi Eta Welcomes New Members
Nursing Honor Society Welcomes New Members
Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society Initiates New Members
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Bearcats Participate in Percussion Ensemble Concert April 21
Students Put a Pep in Concertgoers' Steps in Spirit of McKendree Performance April 15
Students Hit the High Notes in McKendree Jazz Concert April 10
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Faith Olds Gives Senior Recital in Bothwell Chapel
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Riley Wuebbels Gives Senior Recital in Bothwell Chapel
Laura Dismer Gives Senior Recital in Bothwell Chapel
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Students Perform in Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Concert Band Performance March 3
MLK Humanitarian Award Presented to Senior Zariah Valentine
McKendree Students Take Part in Spring 2025 Internships
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McKendree University Fall 2024 Dean's List
McKendree University Announces Fall 2024 President's List
McKendree's Speech and Debate Team Finishes Season with Standout Performances