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BenU Hosts Change Management Lecture Series with Dr. Christopher Worley
Written by BenU Student Emily Hoffman Benedictine University (BenU) hosted the Contemporary Trends in Change Management lecture series with scholar Christopher Worley, PhD, on Saturday, Sept. 26 in the Sorensen Hall of Leaders within the Daniel L. Goodwin Hall of Business. This lecture gave alumni, students, and guests the opportunity to learn how to navigate…
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Homecoming Brings Eagles together for Reunions and Tradition
Homecoming Saturday at Benedictine University began well before kickoff, and the biggest gathering of the day happened in the Rice Center parking lot. The Homecoming Tailgate started at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, and BenU faculty, staff, students, and alumni came out to show their pride. There was something for everyone at this year’s…
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Benedictine University Honors Three at 2026 Alumni Achievement Awards
Benedictine University paused to honor three alumni whose accomplishments, leadership, and service reflect the impact of a Benedictine education. The 2026 Alumni Achievement Awards were presented during Homecoming Weekend, recognizing honorees in three categories. Hiba Siddiqui, ’24, received the Rising Star Award. Siddiqui distinguished herself early in her career through research, entrepreneurship, and community health…
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BenU Student Spotlight: Mahnoor Fatani
When Mahnoor Fatani chose Benedictine University, she sought a strong business education, supportive faculty, and a campus community where she could develop as a leader. Her experience has exceeded those expectations on every level. Academically, Fatani is pursuing double majors in Accounting and Management & Organizational Behavior, with concentrations in Human Resource Management and Operations…
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Research, Scholarship, and Creativity Shine at URSA 2026
Benedictine University’s (BenU) Daniel L. Goodwin Hall of Business buzzed with intellectual energy on Thursday, April 16, as students from across disciplines gathered for the annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Arts (URSA) Symposium. Established in 2011, URSA was created to expand opportunities for undergraduates to lead or collaborate on research projects alongside faculty mentors. Now…
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Journey of a Doctoral Student: Kemi Akindutire
Congratulations to Benedictine University doctoral candidate Kemi Akindutire, who recently presented her research at the 5th International Organization Development (OD) and Change Conference, hosted by the Center for Organization Leadership and Development in Gaborone, Botswana in August, 2024. A key part of the scholar-practitioner journey in the Goodwin College of Business Doctoral Program is the…
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2023-2024 Graduating Senior Award Recipients
The Honors Committee is pleased to announce the selection of the Senior Awards for 2023-2024. These students will be recognized at The Night of Honor & Gratitude, scheduled for Saturday, April 27th at 4:00pm. The Benedictine University Senior Awards annually recognize outstanding students who are earning a bachelor’s degree from Benedictine University. This year we…
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I AM BIONIC Award Winners Shine at BenU Goodwin College of Business
Fall 2024 I AM BIONIC Award Winners Shine at Benedictine University Mesa Goodwin College of Business! With immense pride, we announce the distinguished recipients of the I AM BIONIC (Believe it or not, I Care!) awards at the Mesa, AZ campus of Benedictine University Goodwin College of Business under the mentorship of the esteemed Prof.…
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Contemporary Trends in Change Management Lecture Series a Success
BenU offered a great learning opportunity this past weekend as we gathered for Goodwin College of Business’s Contemporary Trends in Change Management Lecture Series on Saturday, February 3. The BenU Change Management event featured Liora Gross, formerly Digital Transformation Practice Lead for the Center for Creative Leadership, and now responsible for executive leadership development at…
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Daniel L. Goodwin, Benedictine University Board Member, Dies at 80
Daniel L. Goodwin, an active Benedictine University Board member since 1991, passed away this weekend at the age of 80. The inspiration for the Goodwin Hall of Business, he was considered one of the University’s greatest contributors. Goodwin was Vice Chair of Benedictine’s Board of Trustees and Co-Chair of the Board Development Committee. He was…
