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Benedictine University Women’s Basketball Earns Top Academic Honors
The Benedictine University women’s basketball earns academic honors, receiving recognition for excellence and earning a spot in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 with the fifth-highest team grade-point average (GPA) in NCAA Division III. The Eagles posted an impressive 3.814 cumulative GPA during the 2024-25 season, marking them as the only Northern…
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Benedictine University Unveils New Stadium Turf at Sports Complex
Benedictine University unveils new stadium turf at the Sports Complex, allowing BenU Athletics to kick off the fall sports season with a major upgrade. The new stadium AstroTurf is a state-of-the-art synthetic playing surface that will enhance performance and durability for Eagles athletes across multiple sports, including football, soccer, and lacrosse. The multi-million-dollar facility, a…
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President Foy Strengthens Global Partnerships During China Visit
Benedictine University (BenU) proudly recognizes the achievements of the graduates who earned their Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees through its collaborative program with Dalian Medical University (DMU). The University also celebrates the graduates who received their Master’s in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Master in Business Administration (MBA) through BenU’s collaboration with Shenyang University.…
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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…
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BenU Hosts Feed the Need! at the Rice Center
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 more than 800,000 life-saving meals for children and families in need around the world. Volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, schools, churches, and businesses,…
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Chicago Bears to host BenU for the First-ever Collegiate Women’s Flag Football Game for Illinois
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 game will take place Saturday, March 8, at 6:15 p.m. The Bears have been a driving force in expanding girls’ and women’s flag football for…
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Radical Hospitality Award Winners
In recognition of the transformative power and impact of the Hallmark of hospitality, Benedictine University is proud to recognize our Radical Hospitality award winner who welcome all guests and Christ, and who create an environment in which all are seen and have their needs met: a place where all belong. You are, therefore, invited to…
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Benedictine University Arboretum Earns Level 1 Accredation
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 arboreta and botanic gardens. The ArbNet Arboretum Accredation Program is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity, and…
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Benedictine University and the Diocese of Joliet Announce Partnership through MOU
BenU and the Diocese of Joliet announce a groundbreaking partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Both institutions are proud of this this collaboration that marks a significant step forward in providing high-quality Catholic education and creating seamless pathways to higher education for students across the Diocese. Through this partnership, graduates of Diocese Catholic…
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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…
