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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. This strategic partnership guarantees admission to Benedictine University for graduates of Diocese high schools while providing significant financial support to make a values-based education more…
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Eagles and Redhawks Volleyball Earn Prestigious AVCA Academic Award
Benedictine University’s (BenU) women’s volleyball teams have been recognized for their academic excellence, with both the Eagles and Redhawks earning the 2025 American Volleyball Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. This honor celebrates programs that maintain a year-long grade-point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. A record-breaking 1,450 collegiate and high school volleyball…
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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 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. The conference, part of the Steubenville Youth Conferences hosted by Partnership for Youth (PFY), aims to evangelize, equip, and empower young Catholics to live as…
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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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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, Illinois. The University’s Board of Trustees, faculty, and administration unanimously approved the honor in recognition of Foyo’s distinguished career, dedication to service, and enduring commitment…
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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 8, at 6 p.m. in Mesa, AZ. The event marks a milestone for students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Among this year’s standout graduates…
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BenU 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 designed to support those with social and physical disorders. The $3,190 award will fund the creation of five kits filled with helpful items, all available…
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BenU Alum John Smith-Coppes, EdD ’17, MBA, named Co-President of West Coast University
BenU alum 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, most recently serving as President and CEO at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences, where he led academic affairs, curriculum development, and…
