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Benedictine University Awards Honorary Doctorate to Alumnus Peter Foyo
Benedictine University (BenU) conferred an honorary Doctorate of Human Letters to alumnus Peter Foyo, ’87, during the University’s Commencement Ceremony on May 3, 2025, at the Rosemont Theater in Rosemont, Illinois. The University’s Board of Trustees, faculty, and administration unanimously approved the honor in recognition of Foyo’s distinguished career, dedication to service, and enduring commitment…
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Benedictine University Celebrates Graduates at 135th Commencement
Benedictine University (BenU) honored the achievements of more than 1,000 graduates at its 135th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Lisle, IL.; and Saturday, May 8, at 6 p.m. in Mesa, AZ. The event marks a milestone for students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Among this year’s standout graduates…
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BenU Library Receives RAILS Grant
Benedictine University’s (BenU) Library has received some exciting news. Thanks to a grant from Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS), students will soon have access to a variety of tools designed to support those with social and physical disorders. The $3,190 award will fund the creation of five kits filled with helpful items, all available…
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BenU Alum John Smith-Coppes, EdD ’17, MBA, named Co-President of West Coast University
BenU alum John Smith-Coppes, EdD ’17, MBA, has been appointed Co-President, Academics, of West Coast University in Irvine, California, serving alongside Co-President of Operations. He brings extensive leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as President and CEO at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences, where he led academic affairs, curriculum development, and…
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Gabe Bermea, EdD ’20, MA, Appointed Associate Vice Provost at Texas State University
Benedictine University alum Gabe Bermea, EdD ’20, MA, has been named Associate Vice Provost for Academic Advising & Transitions at Texas State University. In this role, he will work with campus teams to improve advising practices, support students and advisors during key transitions, and address critical student needs. An educator and researcher specializing in student…
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Statement from Benedictine University President on the Passing of Pope Francis
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 news of the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. Pope Francis was a pastor of compassion, humility, and unwavering faith, respected universally by people of…
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BenU Professor Wins Midwestern Literature Award
Benedictine University (BenU) Professor Wilson Chen, PhD, and co-author Maggie Morris Davis, PhD, have been awarded the 2025 David D. Anderson Award for Outstanding Essay in Midwestern Literary Studies by the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature (SSML). Their essay, “Recovering the Worker in Meridel Le Sueur’s Worker Writers (1939/1982),” was recognized as the top…
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Benedictine University and Mays Music Centre of Excellence Present “Lift Every Voice”
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 and ensembles. The celebration will take place on BenU’s campus, uniting the community through the power of gospel music. International Music Ambassador Isaac S. Cates—renowned…
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BenU Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Designation
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 survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 survey with 537 earning special awards for going above the standard. The 2025-2026 Military Friendly® Schools…
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DuPage County Awards BenU a WQIP Grant
The DuPage County Department of Stormwater Management recently awarded Benedictine University a Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) grant. BenU Lecturer Bill Schubert was instrumental in the process. A long-time adjunct faculty member for both the Engineering Program and Biological Sciences, Schubert has been leading a group of engineering students on projects aimed at reducing phosphorus…
