McKendree University

McKendree University offers students many ways to make their mark, with 50 undergraduate majors and co-curricular activities including study abroad, debate, marching band, community service, cultural immersion and mission trips, and Greek life. Bearcat student-athletes compete in 33 men’s and women’s sports and McKendree is a member of NCAA Division II in the 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 over 3,000, with a 236-acre campus in Lebanon, Illinois near downtown St. Louis, and centers at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and in Kentucky.

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Bearcat Royalty: The 2014 Homecoming Court

McKendree University's Homecoming King and Queen candidates exemplify leadership, spirit, integrity and achievement by their involvement in campus and community activities.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Oct 27

Emerging Leaders Group Announced for 2014-15

As Emerging Leaders, students discover their potential and develop their leadership skills by participating in workshops, retreats and conferences throughout the year.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Oct 9

McKendree University Welcomes New Students

McKendree University welcomes new students enrolled this fall at its Lebanon, Ill., Louisville and Radcliff, Ky. campuses; the Center at Scott Air Force Base, off-site locations and online.

Enrollment - 2014 Aug 25

Meet the New Student Orientation Leaders

New Student Orientation leaders help new students make the transition to college life and introduce them to McKendree's services, history, spirit and traditions.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Aug 21

McKendree University Announces Spring 2014 Dean's List

McKendree University congratulates students on the Dean's List, who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or higher for the spring 2014 semester.

Honors List - 2014 Jun 19

McKendree University Congratulates Students on President's List

McKendree University congratulates President's List students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average during the spring 2014 semester.

Honors List - 2014 Jun 19

Students Do Well in Business Ethics Competition

The Business Ethics team was a divisional runner-up at the recent International Business Ethics Case Competition in Tucson.

Student Competition - 2014 May 20

McKendree 2014 Graduate Nykhala Coston Wins Technos Prize

The Technos International College Prize is given each year at commencement to a graduating senior chosen by the faculty for outstanding academic performance and a commitment to international understanding.

Academic Award - 2014 May 10

Bearcats Abroad: Exploring Japan on the Technos Trip

Two McKendree University students and an education professor have been exploring Japan's history, traditions and contemporary culture as guests of Technos International College in Tokyo.

Study Abroad - 2014 Jun 18

Congratulations, McKendree University Class of 2014 Graduates! #mck2014

McKendree University is pleased to announce its Class of 2014 graduates. #mck2014

Graduation - 2014 May 10

Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society Welcomes New Members

Sigma Beta Delta business honor society welcomed its 2014 inductees at McKendree University on March 25.

Honor Society - 2014 May 7

Senior Exhibition Showcases Art Students' Creativity

The "Eight: 8" exhibition of paintings, collage and sculpture is the culmination of McKendree senior art students' creative experience.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 May 7

McKendree University's Honor Society of Nursing Welcomes New Members

McKendree University recognized 52 nursing students for outstanding achievement at a ceremony held in Bothwell Chapel at the Lebanon, Illinois campus on April 24.

Honor Society - 2014 May 1

Students Initiated into Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society

Initiation for charter members of McKendree University's newest honor society was held on April 24 in Bothwell Chapel.

Honor Society - 2014 May 1

Congratulations, Leadership and Service Award Winners!

Service, spirit, volunteerism and more were recognized at McKendree's Leadership and Service Banquet on April 27.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 May 1

Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society Welcomes New Members

McKendree University's chapter of the international honor society for the social sciences welcomed new members and installed new officers on April 24.

Honor Society - 2014 Apr 25

Psi Chi Honor Society Welcomes New Members

McKendree University's chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society for psychology and social sciences, inducted 15 new members on Academic Excellence Day.

Honor Society - 2014 Apr 25

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.

Honor Society - 2014 Apr 25

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Inducts New Members

Chapter 292 of the nation's oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society welcomed its newest members on Academic Excellence Day, April 24.

Honor Society - 2014 Apr 25

McKendree Announces 21 Students Named to "Who's Who"

McKendree University announces 21 outstanding, active and engaged students have named to "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges."

Who's Who - 2014 Apr 25

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Taryn Butler is Inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society

McKendree University's Alpha Zeta Epsilon chapter of the political science honor society welcomes two new members.

Honor Society - 2014 Apr 25

Students Take Part in McKendree's First "Academic Excellence Day"

McKendree University students will present their scholarly and creative work during the university's first "Academic Excellence Day" on April 24 at the Lebanon, Illinois campus.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Apr 21

McKendree University Kentucky Campus Honor Society Inductees

McKendree University held an honor society induction ceremony for students from its Louisville and Radcliff campuses on April 13 at the Paroquet Springs Conference Centre in Shepherdsville, Ky.

Honor Society - 2014 Apr 17

Cheer Team Takes Third at Nationals!

McKendree University is cheering its team's recent third place finish in the Small Coed Division II of the National Cheerleaders Association's national competition in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Student Competition - 2014 Apr 17

McKendree's Avidity Winter Guard Celebrates Its Success

The Avidity Winter Guard of McKendree University is celebrating its recent success, with the Independent Open Guard and the A Guard taking silver medals at two important competitions. In just a few years of existence, Avidity has risen from newcomer status to among the world's best and put McKendree on the map in the world of indoor color guard competition.

Student Competition - 2014 Apr 10

McKendree Theater Department Presents "Blithe Spirit" March 27-30

The cast and crew of "Blithe Spirit" bring Noel Coward's otherworldly classic English comedy to the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts for four performances, March 27-30.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 Mar 25

Students Learn Leadership the Disney Way

The Walt Disney Company shared management and leadership strategies with McKendree University students at a conference held in Orlando over spring break.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Mar 19

Students Build Swing Sets for Tornado-Affected Families

Twenty McKendree University students spent their spring break outdoors in snowy central Illinois, assembling swing sets for families affected by the November 2013 tornado. The students volunteered for "Hope Swings in Washington," a mission project sponsored by the United Methodist Church.

Community Service - 2014 Mar 18

McKendree University Fall 2013 Dean's List

McKendree University announces the Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester. To be eligible, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.60 or higher for the term.

Honors List - 2014 Jan 24

McKendree University Fall 2013 President's List

Students on the President's List for exceptional academic performance during the fall 2013 semester achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the term.

Honors List - 2014 Jan 24