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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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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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Radical Hospitality Award Winners

February 7, 2025

In recognition of the transformative power and impact of the Hallmark of hospitality, Benedictine University is proud to recognize those who practice Radical Hospitality, welcoming all guests and Christ and […]
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Benedictine University Arboretum

January 24, 2025

Benedictine University (BenU) has been awarded Level I Arboretum Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for […]
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MLK Day Event at St. Benedict Chapel and Kindlon Hall

January 20, 2025

Benedictine University (BenU) celebrated the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a prayer service and Alumni Panel. The event started with a prayer service at […]
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Benedictine University and the Diocese of Joliet Announce Partnership through MOU

December 10, 2024

Benedictine University (BenU) and the Diocese of Joliet are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This collaboration marks a significant step forward in […]
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BenU Awarded more than $135,000 through IBHE Grant

December 4, 2024

The Benedictine University (BenU) Department of Nursing and Health has been awarded a $137,918 Nursing School Grant through the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE). This grant will expand and […]
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