Blog
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Ronkainen Publishes a Chapter in a Chemistry Book
Niina Ronkainen, Professor of Physical Sciences at Benedictine University, has published a chapter in book entitled “Engaging Chemistry Students with Real-World Context: Volume 1” “Bringing Chemistry to Life in the Classroom. Chemistry is a difficult topic for students to learn and creates challenges for instructors to teach. When content is introduced in an abstract way,…
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Alumna Maleeha Mazhar Named Business Development Executive
Congratulations goes out to BenU alumna Maleeha Mazhar (BA, Psychology ’01), who was recently named to the position of business development executive with Pulse Technology. Read more here. Learn more about our psychology program.
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BenU Alumnus Scott Buziecki Appointed Kane County’s Emergency Management Director
Kane County’s Office of Emergency Management is in good hands under its recently-appointed director, BenU alumnus Scott Buziecki (MS, Management and Organizational Behavior ’09). Congratulations Scott! Read more here. Learn more about our MS in Management in Organizational Behavior program.
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Benedictine University Introduces the Promise Program
Benedictine University introduces the Promise Program for new freshman and transfers starting fall 2024. This financial aid opportunity provides all first-time undergraduate students and their families the certainty that a private, Catholic, liberal arts education can be financially affordable. The Promise Program will be offered at both Benedictine campuses. At the Lisle campus, it is…
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Celebrating Excellence in Academia
It’s a time of celebration and pride at Benedictine University as we honor the exceptional achievements of our faculty. The BenU 2022-23 Distinguished Faculty Award recipients have been announced, and it’s with great honor and pleasure that we share the names of these outstanding educators who have made remarkable contributions in their respective fields. Dr.…
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Glendale Heights Native Selected Benedictine University’s Lincoln Academy Student Laureate
Ayesha Moosani of Glendale Heights, IL, has been named Benedictine University’s 2023 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate. Moosani is a Health Science major, with minors in Medical Spanish and Chemistry, who in her three years at Benedictine University has achieved a cumulative GPA of over 3.9. She will graduate in May 2024 and plans to attend…
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Wiesner and Physics Program Selected to Participate in DOE’s $70 Million STEM Grant Program
Lead by Physics professor Dr. Matt Wiesner, Benedictine University has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s $70 million grant program to support research by historically underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). With this selection, the BenU Physics program receives a RENEW-HEP grant, which provides support for research opportunities…
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Marin Receives ACS Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Tim Marin, Professor in the department of Physical Sciences and BenU alumnus (Chemistry B.S., math minor, 1996), was recognized at the Sept. 14 “Education Night” Program Meeting of the Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) with a Distinguished Service Award. The Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society is a professional organization…
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Getting to Know Joe
Get to know Benedictine University President Joseph J. Foy, PhD, as he shares insights into his upbringing, family, leadership journey, and the personal values that shape his role at BenU. Hometown? I was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming. We moved 30 miles outside of town to a place called Table Mountain (between Cheyenne and Laramie), where…
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OD Cohort Attends Academy of Management Conference
Benedictine University’s 14th cohort for the PhD in Organization Development program is pictured at the Academy of Management conference which took place in Boston, MA, the weekend of August 5th. The OD cohort management conference experience gave students opportunities for networking and professional development. Dr. Sorensen and Dr. Yaeger also had the honor of receiving…
