Blog
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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 […]
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Feed the Need! Hosted 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 […]
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Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones Inspires BenU Community
On Friday, Feb. 21, Benedictine University (BenU) welcomed Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones as a keynote speaker for Black History Month. Jones was appearing in a personal capacity not associated […]
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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 […]
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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 those who practice Radical Hospitality, welcoming all guests and Christ and […]
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Benedictine University Arboretum
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 […]
