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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

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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

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Pi Kappa Delta Induction and Awards

Pi Kappa Delta forensics honor society held its induction and end-of-year awards ceremony on April 28.
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Honor Society - 2015 May 5

Congratulations, Leadership and Service Award Winners!

Many of McKendree University's inspirational student leaders, organizations and advisors were recognized for their outstanding service, spirit and volunteerism at McKendree University's third annual Leadership and Service Awards Banquet.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 May 6

Students Join Theatre Honor Society

Alpha Psi Omega national theatre honor society welcomes new members into its McKendree University chapter.
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Honor Society - 2015 Apr 29
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Upsilon Pi Epsilon Welcomes New Members

The honor society for the computing and information disciplines welcomed its newest members on April 23.
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Honor Society - 2015 Apr 28
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Nursing Honor Society Welcomes New Members

McKendree University recognized nursing students for outstanding achievement at a ceremony held in Bothwell Chapel at the Lebanon, Illinois, campus on April 23 during the Academic Excellence Celebration.
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Honor Society - 2015 Apr 28
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Psi Chi Honor Society Inducts New Members

McKendree University's chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society for psychology and social sciences, inducted new members as part of the Academic Excellence Celebration on April 23.
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Honor Society - 2015 Apr 28

Students Named to "Who's Who" at McKendree University

Meet the outstanding students who have been named to "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" at McKendree University.
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Who's Who - 2015 Apr 27

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Inducts New Members

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 23.
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Honor Society - 2015 Apr 27
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Students Initiated into Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society

Initiation for new members of McKendree University's first-year student honor society was held on April 23 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.
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Honor Society - 2015 Apr 28
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Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society Congratulates New Members

McKendree University's chapter of the international honor society for the social sciences initiated new members and installed new officers on April 23.
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Honor Society - 2015 Apr 24
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Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society Inducts New Members

McKendree University's Alpha Zeta Epsilon chapter of the national political science honor society announces its newest members.
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Honor Society - 2015 Apr 24
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Sociology Honor Society Inducts New Members

McKendree University students were inducted into Alpha Kappa Delta, an international honor society promoting excellence in the field of sociology, on April 23.
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Honor Society - 2015 Apr 24
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Students Meet with State Lawmakers on Lobby Day

McKendree University students participated in the annual Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities student lobby day at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on April 22.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Apr 24

Honors Convocation Recognizes Outstanding Students

Outstanding McKendree University students were introduced at the Honors Convocation during the Academic Excellence Celebration on April 23.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Apr 24

Show Choir Makes its Debut!

The McKendree University Show Choir presents its much anticipated debut performance of "Marilyn" on April 25-26 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Apr 20
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New Competitive Dance Team Members

McKendree University announces the first members of its new Competitive Dance Team, McKDT.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Apr 17
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A Celebration of Academic Excellence, April 23 #McKAEC15

McKendree University students will present, perform and exhibit their scholarly and creative work at the Academic Excellence Celebration on April 23 at the Lebanon, Illinois, campus.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Apr 16
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Who Will be the Next "McKendree Idol"?

"McKendree Idol" celebrates its 12th year on campus and this year's competition is every bit as exciting as the first! The fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Fund is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board and Kappa Lambda Iota (CLIO). Meet the finalists who will vie for the title on April 1.
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Student Competition - 2015 Mar 30

Spring Semester Student Internships

See where McKendree University student interns are working this spring through the Career Services Office.
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Internship - 2015 Mar 24

McKendreans Share Their Stories in Original Spring Play

"The McKendree Story Project," an original theatre production, shares personal stories of current and former students, faculty, staff and alumni at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, March 26-29.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Mar 19
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Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society Welcomes New Members

The McKendree University chapter of Sigma Beta Delta welcomed new members on March 24 at an induction ceremony and dinner hosted by the School of Business. Photo gallery
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Honor Society - 2015 Mar 25
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Two National Champions, 20 Awards for McKendree Speech and Debate!

McKendree University's speech and debate team opened its national competition season taking home two individual championships and 20 other awards at the Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament, held at Ohio University on March 11-15.
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Student Competition - 2015 Mar 17
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Leadership and Service Academy

At the Leadership and Service Academy, experts offered insights to help students develop as leaders on campus and in their future careers.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Feb 12
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McKendree University Fall 2014 Dean's List

Congratulations to students on the Dean's List, who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or higher for the fall 2014 semester.
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Honors List - 2015 Jan 23

McKendree University Fall 2014 President's List

Congratulations to students on the President's List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the fall 2014 semester.
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Honors List - 2015 Jan 23

Students Publish Academic Research in Scholars Journal

Congratulations to nine McKendree students whose work is published in Scholars, the Online Journal of Undergraduate Research.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jan 13
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Study Abroad: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

Participation in McKendree University's study abroad program is at an all-time high, with six students spending their spring semester in Europe or South America.
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Study Abroad - 2015 Jan 12
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Sigma Zeta Honor Society Inducts New Members

The Beta Chapter of Sigma Zeta math and science honor society welcomes 23 new members.
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Honor Society - 2014 Nov 20
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Fall Semester Student Internships

See where McKendree student interns are working this fall through the university's Career Services Office.
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Internship - 2014 Nov 7

Theater Department Presents "A Delightful Quarantine" Nov. 6-9

See "A Delightful Quarantine," a heartwarming dramatic comedy about visitors brought together unexpectedly, at theHettenhausen Center for the Arts for four performances, Nov. 6-9.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 Oct 30
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