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Benedictine University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership Program Earns Five-Year AccreditationBenedictine University (BenU) is proud to announce that its Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership (DNP) program received initial accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The […] 
 
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Alumni Return for Homecoming 2025Benedictine University (BenU) welcomed alumni back to campus for Homecoming. The weekend provided an opportunity for graduates to reconnect with the University and one another through a series of campus […] 
 
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Benedictine University Honors Extraordinary Alumni at Annual Awards CeremonyThe Benedictine University (BenU) community came together for an inspiring evening to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its alumni at the annual Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony. The event was a […] 
 
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Benedictine University Receives $1.58 Million NSF Grant to Expand STEM Opportunities for Undergraduate StudentsBenedictine University (BenU) has been awarded a $1.58 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program. This highly competitive award will […] 
 
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New St. Benedict Chapel Holy Water Font Honors Abbot Hugh’s LegacyThe Benedictine University community celebrates the legacy of Abbot Hugh Anderson, OSB, (1938-2023) with the dedication of a new holy water font in St. Benedict Chapel. Abbot Hugh completed his […] 
 
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Game Ready & Ice Cold: How Plunge Chill is Helping Redhawks Recover SmarterThanks to 2025-26 Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) President, Angie Moreno, a new partnership has been established with Plunge Chill. After meeting with senior Basketball Player Angie, we learned that […] 
 
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Benedictine University’s Chris Radomski Named to USA Deaf Men’s National Volleyball TeamBenedictine University (BenU) student Chris Radomski has been named to the USA Deaf Men’s National Volleyball Team and will represent the United States at the Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan this […] 
 
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Coming Home: Alums Madison Kindle and Grant DeGrasse Take the LeadIn a thrilling five-set victory, Benedictine University(BenU) Redhawks Women’s Volleyball secured a win for new Head Coach Madison Kindle, MS, ’18, in her first game at the helm, defeating Bushnell […] 
 
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Alum Reflects on her BenU JourneyMegan Fast, ’22, graduated from Benedictine University (BenU) with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a minor in Physics and is now pursuing her PhD in Physical Chemistry at […] 
 
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Benedictine University and Niche Direct Admissions Now Offering Immediate Acceptance and Scholarships for Qualified StudentsBenedictine University (BenU) has announced the launch of an innovative new program to simplify and streamline the admissions process for students and families through a partnership with Niche Direct Admissions®. […] 
 










