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Benedictine University and the Diocese of Phoenix Announce Transformative Educational Partnership
Benedictine University (BenU) has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Diocese of Phoenix that will create new pathways to Catholic higher education for students throughout the region. […]
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Benedictine University Hosts Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference
Benedictine University (BenU) recently welcomed the Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference, an inspiring three-day event that brought together nearly 2,000 teens, priests, volunteers, and vendors for a powerful encounter with faith. […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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BenU’s 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 […]
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BenU Alum John Smith-Coppes, EdD ’17, MBA, named Co-President of West Coast University
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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
