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Benedictine RENEW Midwest Program
Three students from Benedictine University are participating in the 10-week Benedictine RENEW-Midwest program at University of Michigan. Rayhan Hussain, Arman Svoboda and Emi Sanchez have been in residence at University of Michigan working on a project in astrophysics and hearing talks and getting lab tours from Michigan faculty. The RENEW students are taking part in…
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2024 George and Mary Rabb Undergraduate Poster Award Recipient
The 2024 George and Mary Rabb Undergraduate Poster Award recipient is Benedictine University graduate Madeline Russelburg (’24 BS Biology). Maddie received the award at Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles Conference in Ann Arbor, MI. Maddie worked with mentors Dr. Leigh Anne Harden and Dr. Tiara Perez-Morales at BenU, as well as with…
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BenU awarded the Illinois State Library Open Educational Resources Grant
Benedictine University (BenU) received an Illinois State Library Open Educational Resources grant from the Illinois State Library and Illinois Office of the Secretary of State. Projects are funded using general revenue funds allocated to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library specifically for Open Education Resources. Governor Pritzker allotted about $3 million dollars to the Illinois…
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VENARDOS CIRCUS “A Grand Ol’ Time” Tour Is Coming to Benedictine University
The circus is coming to town! Vernardos Circus, a Broadway-style, animal-free circus will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a new show, A Decade of Dreams, on the Benedictine University campus from August 22 – September 1, 2024. Under the the custom-crafted, Italian-made red-and-white striped tent, you will experience a purely magical immersive experience as you…
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Benedictine University Announces Partnership with Des Moines University to Expand Healthcare Career Opportunities for Students
Benedictine University (BenU) is proud to announce a new collaboration with Des Moines University (DMU) to provide its students with a direct pathway to successful careers in medicine and health sciences. “Benedictine University is thrilled to join forces with Des Moines University to enhance our students’ opportunities in medical and health sciences careers,” stated Joseph…
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Benedictine University Baseball Wins NACC Tournament
The Benedictine University baseball team hosted the NACC Tournament and claimed their first ever tournament championship with a 13-8 victory over Aurora in the winner-take-all game to qualify for the NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2013! Congratulations and good luck in the NCAA Regionals!
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Mesa University Commencement 2024: A Day to Remember
The Benedictine University Mesa 2024 commencement on May 9th marked a significant moment as we gathered to honor graduating students. The campus was abuzz with celebration, resonating with the cheers of proud families and friends who came to support our graduates. This year, we cheered on 82 graduates, recognizing their exceptional dedication and scholarly contributions.…
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Alumna Rachael Mahmood Named Illinois Teacher of the Year
A BenU alum is named Illinois Teacher of the Year! Congratulations goes out to Rachael Batchu Mahmood, EdD (BA ’04, Elementary Education) of Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 who was named the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Dr. Mahmood is a fifth-grade teacher at Georgetown Elementary School and received a Rising Star…
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Celebrating Success: Lisle University’s Commencement 2024
Amidst a backdrop of cheers and applause, the 2024 Benedictine University Lisle and Asia Commencement celebrated the achievements of its graduating class on May 4th. With a total of 1,116 graduates, including 373 undergraduates and 732 graduate students from both the Lisle and Asia campuses, Benedictine University’s recent commencement marked their accomplishments, including 9 PhD…
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Dr. Katherine Lang Appointed Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Benedictine University announces the appointment of Dr. Katherine (Kate) Lang as our next Provost and Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Lang comes to us with a wealth of experience and a proven track record of academic leadership. We are very excited to have the privilege of working with her in the years ahead. Most recently, Dr.…
