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The McKendree University speech and debate team finished its fall season with 30 awards, including 10 first-place finishes.

Congratulations to the McKendree University students whose work is published in the Fall 2022 issue of Scholars: The McKendree University Online Journal of Undergraduate Research.

McKendree University students represented the delegation from Kenya at the American Model United Nations conference in Chicago, Nov. 19-22.

McKendree University band and choir students took to the stage to present "A McKendree Christmas!" on Friday, Dec. 2 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. The concert, which was livestreamed, featured performances from the concert choir, Chamber Choir, wind ensemble and concert band.

Oscar Bossart and Ella Lehman, two McKendree University senior Honors program students, gave in-depth research presentations on Monday, November 28. In the Honors program, students work with a faculty member to write a thesis within their major field of study. The program culminates with a public presentation.

McKendree University senior Breanna Sampo is a 2022 recipient of the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award and a Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.

Two McKendree University students were recently crowned as McKendree University's 2022 Homecoming Royalty during Homecoming Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 29. Additionally, two more students were chosen as Attendant Finalists.

McKendree University junior Naya Busbea, a political science major, and Dr. Ann Collins, professor of political science, teamed up to discuss midterm voting in a presentation called "What's Up with the Midterm Elections?" on Wednesday, Oct. 26 during the University's weekly Brown Bag event.

McKendree Theatre presents "Months on End" by Craig Pospisil at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, November 11-13.

The McKendree University Speech and Debate Team opened its season at Southwest Baptist University's Derryberry Memorial Tournament from October 7-8.On October 22, McKendree competed in the Missouri Mule hosted by the University of Central Missouri. McKendree will next compete at the University of the Pacific from November 4-6.

Students in McKendree University's Concert Choir and Chamber Choir participated in McKendree's fifth-annual Fall Choral Invitational on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. This year, the event featured students from Edwardsville High School, Marquette Catholic High School and Mascoutah High School, along with guest composer and conductor Ryan Main. The McKendree University Chamber Choir performed "Lirum, Lirum" by Thomas Morley, "Wide Open Spaces" by Sarah Quartel and "Singing, Bring Me" by Ryan Main. The McKendree University Concert Choir performed "Inveniam Viam" by Ryan Main, "All Things New" by Elaine Hagenberg and "Verduron." Both choirs were under the direction of Dr. John McDonald, director of choirs, and accompanied by Melissa Ray on piano.

McKendree University students are gaining valuable experience and earning college credit as participants in the Career Services internship program during this year's fall semester.

McKendree University band students in the wind ensemble, concert band, jazz combo, and jazz ensemble performed on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. The concert was free and open to the public.

McKendree University junior Samantha Elling gave her junior vocal recital on Tuesday, October 18 at noon in Bothwell Chapel. Melissa Ray, instrumental and vocal accompanist, accompanied Samantha on piano.

Emmanuel Segbedzi, a senior at McKendree University, was recently named a Student Member of the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE). The computer science major was appointed to join the Student Advisory Committee on the Board on August 18 and was officially announced a student board member by Executive Board Director Ginger Ostro on September 27 in Springfield.

McKendree University band and choir students participated in the Fall 2022 Music Department Showcase Concert on Monday, Oct. 3 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. The concert featured performances from the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Chamber Choir and Concert Choir.

Aaron Brown, Addie Smith, and Chloe Gamber share their experiences in London with the campus community during the weekly Brown Bag event.

Student ambassadors are dynamic, dedicated leaders who represent the University and share what it's like to be a McKendree student in an engaged, active, intellectual environment.

Two McKendree University psychology alumni and one psychology student recently published research regarding schizophrenia and the stigma the disorder still faces. This collaborative research was done as part of a research practicum course under Dr. Guy Boysen, professor of psychology at McKendree. The journal's abstract can be viewed here.

McKendree University welcomes the Class of 2026 to its Lebanon, Ill., campus, the Center at Scott Air Force Base, and online. The new first-year class represents 33 states and 30 countries. #McK2026

Twenty-four McKendree University upperclassmen served as New Student Orientation (NSO) leaders or UNI 101 peer mentors during the week of August 17-21. NSO leaders are upperclassmen who help introduce first-year students to life at McKendree. These leaders oversee small groups of new students and lead fun social activities, educational programs and volunteer service to prepare and inspire the incoming students to experience a rich, successful first year as a college student. UNI 101 peer mentors share a passion for serving McKendree's first-year students and partner with instructors during University 101 classes held throughout the semester. These classes help make the transition period from high school to college life as smooth as possible.

Sonia Halabi, a sophomore at McKendree University, will be inducted into the inaugural class of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society's Member of Distinction program this fall. She will be recognized with 18 other students across the nation at the Phi Eta Sigma National Convention this October in BIrmingham, Ala.

Congratulations to students on the McKendree University Dean's List for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher for the spring 2022 semester.

Antione Watson, a junior at McKendree University, was recently named one of 19 randomly selected winners in Sodexo's "Share the Wealth Sweepstakes" as part of its spring resident dining promotion series. This national prize sweepstakes gave students across the United States the chance to win one of 19 $500 donations. These donations are made in their name to their campus food pantry or a local hunger-related charity.

McKendree University congratulates students who made the President's List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the spring 2022 semester.

Congratulations to the McKendree University students and Class of 2022 graduates whose work is published in the Spring 2022 issue of Scholars: The McKendree University Online Journal of Undergraduate Research.

Kyle Garrett is this year's recipient of the Technos International Prize. The award was presented on May 13 during the undergraduate commencement ceremony.

McKendree University congratulates its Class of 2022 graduates on their achievements! #McK2022

Pi Kappa Delta, McKendree's forensics (public speaking and debate) honor society, held its induction and end-of-year awards ceremony on May 4. New elected officers were also elected.

The McKendree University chapter of the natiional honor society for the study of athletic training congratulates its newest members.