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Benedictine University Receives $1.58 Million NSF Grant to Expand STEM Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
Benedictine University (BenU) has been awarded a $1.58 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program. This highly competitive award will fund the creation of BenSTEMS: Empowering Futures in STEM through Academic, Social, and Financial Supports, a comprehensive initiative that will strengthen support systems for undergraduate…
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Game Ready & Ice Cold: How Plunge Chill is Helping Redhawks Recover Smarter
Thanks to 2025-26 Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) President, Angie Moreno, a new partnership has been established with Plunge Chill. After meeting with senior Basketball Player Angie, we learned that our student-athletes needed better recovery options—especially access to ice baths. That sparked research and outreach, leading to an exciting new partnership with Plunge Chill to…
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Benedictine University’s Chris Radomski Named to USA Deaf Men’s National Volleyball Team
Benedictine University (BenU) student Chris Radomski has been named to the USA Deaf Men’s National Volleyball Team and will represent the United States at the Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan this November. Radomski, who previously competed with the team at the Deaf World Championships in Okinawa last summer, continues to make an impact on the international…
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Benedictine University and Niche Direct Admissions Now Offering Immediate Acceptance and Scholarships for Qualified Students
Benedictine University (BenU) has announced the launch of an innovative new program to simplify and streamline the admissions process for students and families through a partnership with Niche Direct Admissions®. Based on the information provided in their Niche profile, qualified students across Illinois and the U.S. who meet Benedictine University’s enrollment criteria will immediately be…
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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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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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MLK Day Event at St. Benedict Chapel and Kindlon Hall
The MLK Day event at Benedictine University (BenU) celebrated the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a prayer service and Alumni Panel. The event started with a prayer service at St. Benedict Chapel in Lownik Hall. The service began with remarks from BenU President, Dr. Joseph Foy, PhD. Immediately after…
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BenU Student Jordan Werner Speaks on Behalf of All Lincoln Laureates
Benedictine University (BenU) student Jordan Werner was selected to speak on behalf of all the Student Laureates for The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. The Student Laureate program recognizes excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities by seniors from each of the state’s four-year degree-granting colleges and universities. In the spirit of Abraham Lincoln, Student Laureates are…
