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Statement from Benedictine University President on the Passing of Pope Francis

April 21, 2025

Benedictine University President Joseph J. Foy, PhD, joined millions worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. “It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that I share the […]
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Benedictine University and Mays Music Centre of Excellence Present “Lift Every Voice”

April 7, 2025

Benedictine University (BenU) and Mays Music Centre of Excellence are proud to announce, “Lift Every Voice” a dynamic musical event featuring Grammy-recording member Isaac S. Cates alongside acclaimed local choirs […]
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BenU Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Designation

April 3, 2025

Benedictine University (BenU) has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary […]
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DuPage County Awards BenU a WQIP Grant

March 14, 2025

The DuPage County Department of Stormwater Management recently awarded Benedictine University (BenU) a Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) grant. BenU Lecturer Bill Schubert was instrumental in the process. A long-time […]
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BenU Alum Alice Sima Transforms Tanzania

March 7, 2025

Benedictine University (BenU) alum and Professor Emeritus Alice Sima, MSN, MBA, RN, Board President of Friends of Imiliwaha, is making waves in Tanzania by transforming access to education and healthcare […]
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Associate Professor receives Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award

March 7, 2025

Benedictine University (BenU) Associate Professor, Paula Milas Sochacki, ’01, EdD, MPH ’04, RDN, LDN received the Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award in the Didactic Program in Dietetics NDEP South Central Region […]
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Feed the Need! Hosted at the Rice Center

March 5, 2025

Benedictine University (BenU) will partner with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) to host the annual Feed the Need! MobilePack event on March 8 and 9. The event aims to pack […]
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Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones Inspires BenU Community

February 24, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 21, Benedictine University (BenU) welcomed Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones as a keynote speaker for Black History Month. Jones was appearing in a personal capacity not associated […]
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Eagles in Flight Alumni Spotlight: Joann Massey

February 20, 2025

Joann Massey, MBA, graduated from Benedictine University in 2008 with a Master of Business Administration in Financial Management. Her time at BenU helped refine her strategic thinking and leadership skills, […]
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Chicago Bears to host BenU for the First-ever Collegiate Women’s Flag Football Game for Illinois

February 7, 2025

Benedictine University (BenU) will face off against Rockford University at the Chicago Bears’ Walter Payton center for the first-ever collegiate women’s flag football game for the state of Illinois. The […]
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