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
Tau Sigma Installs New Members

McKendree University Recognizes Outstanding Students

Phi Eta Sigma Installs New Members


Lambda Pi Eta Welcomes New Members

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Inducts New Members

Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society Initiates New Members

Bearcats Celebrate Academic Excellence with Presentations, Performances, More

McKendree DNP Student Debbi Waters Publishes Article in the ANA's Capitol Beat

Psi Chi Honor Society Welcomes New Members

Lambda Pi Eta Welcomes New Members

McKendree Senior Shows Off Stunning Artwork at McKendree Gallery, March 31 to April 8

McKendree Students to Present "The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong" March 25-27

McKendree University Speech and Debate Team Wins First Place at San Diego State, Qualifies in Multiple Events for Nationals

McKendree Students Participate in Spring 2022 Student Internships

Honors Recital Performers Put on Delightful Show at the Hett


Two Outstanding McKendree University Juniors Win Prestigious Fulbright-Mitacs Research Award to Study in Canada

MLK Humanitarian Award Presented to Outstanding Student Leader

McKendree University Awards Academic Scholarships

McKendree University Fall 2021 Dean's List

McKendree University Fall 2021 President's List


Students Publish Academic Research in Scholars Journal

Speech and Debate Team Finishes Fall Season with 23 Awards


Students Represent Turkey at AMUN Conference

McKendree University Speech and Debate Team Kicks off Fall Competition with Virtual Debates

Chemistry Students Experience Science First-Hand at Scuba World, Inc.

McKendree Students Take Part in Fall 2021 Internships

Elizabeth Coady Gives Junior Vocal Recital

McKendree Students Present "Love/Sick" Nov. 5-7

Two McKendree Students Crowned Homecoming Royalty

SGA Elects 2021-2022 Representatives, Officers
