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Alumnus Mike Rago Brings Off Broadway Comedy Gus and Alice to Chicago
Benedictine University (BenU) alumnus Mike Rago, ’89, is bringing his off Broadway hit comedy Gus and Alice to Chicago this May. Rago wrote and directed the play, which had a successful run in New York before heading to his hometown. The production will be presented by Theatre 31 Productions LLC at the Greenhouse Theater for…
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Job-A-Palooza and Grad Fair Deliver Career Connections and Commencement Readiness
Benedictine University students on the Lisle campus enjoyed a jam-packed experience on March 24, 2026, with the combined Job-A-Palooza and Grad Fair. The event gave students the chance to tackle important graduation tasks while also exploring career opportunities, all in one convenient setting. For BenU students preparing for Commencement, the Grad Fair offered a one-stop…
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Chicago State University President Z Scott Shares Leadership Journey and Words of Wisdom with BenU Community
Benedictine University (BenU) recently had the privilege of hosting Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott, JD, President of Chicago State University (CSU), for a special Journeys in Leadership talk. The event brought together faculty, staff, and students for an engaging conversation focused on the paths to effective leadership and personal success. President Scott has served as the 12th…
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BenU Mesa Men’s Basketball Advances to NAIA National Championship Sweet 16
Exciting news: for BenU Mesa is headed to the NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship Sweet 16 in Kansas City, Missouri. After an impressive showing in the opening rounds of the national tournament in Texas, the Redhawks secured their place in the Sweet 16 with a thrilling 99–94 Round Two victory. The team’s determination and teamwork…
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Benedictine University Faculty Selected as Lilly Faculty Fellows
Benedictine University (BenU) is pleased to announce that Maria Granic, PhD, Department of English Language and Literature, and Robert McCarthy, PhD, Department of Biological Sciences, have been accepted into the nationally recognized Lilly Faculty Fellows Program, a highly competitive professional development initiative that supports faculty at church-related institutions of higher education. There were 26 teams…
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President’s Circle Holiday Reception Celebrates Partners Shaping BenU’s Future
Benedictine University (BenU) recently hosted its annual President’s Circle Holiday Reception, an exclusive evening dedicated to honoring the Institution’s most significant philanthropic partners. The event, held on Thursday, Dec. 11 in Goodwin Hall’s Sorensen Hall of Leaders, brought together a community of donors whose support is foundational to the University’s mission. The reception provided a…
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Benedictine University Student Julia Alch Awarded Prestigious National BRAID Fellowship
Benedictine University (BenU) student Julia Alch has been named a recipient of the competitive Bridgebuilders Relating Across Interfaith Differences (BRAID) Fellowship by Interfaith America, a national nonprofit organization. The fellowship recognizes and cultivates promising undergraduate leaders committed to fostering cooperation and understanding across religious and philosophical differences. The BRAID Fellowship selects a diverse national cohort…
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Campus Community Gathers for Our Lady of Fatima Service
The Benedictine University community came together for a special evening of prayer and reflection Monday, Dec. 2. The event, held in honor of Our Lady of Fatima, filled St. Benedict Chapel in Lownik Hall with students, faculty, staff, and local residents. The service focused on the historical and spiritual significance of the Marian apparitions in…
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Timothy Marin, PhD, ’96, Has Been Elected to the National Board of the Lilly Network for Church-Related Colleges and Universities
Dr. Marin currently serves as Director of Institutional Effectiveness at Benedictine University (BenU), overseeing grants administration, accreditation, and strategic planning and has also served as Professor of Chemistry and Physics since 2003. He earned his PhD at Northwestern University before holding postdoctoral appointments at Argonne National Laboratory and the Notre Dame Radiation Laboratory. Over the…
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Gold Mass and Faith and Reason Symposium at BenU
The Benedictine University (BenU) community experienced a profound exploration of the relationship between faith and science this week. The Sister Judith Ann Heble, OSB Center for Benedictine Values and the Society of Catholic Scientists co-sponsored a two-day series of events that inspired dialogue and reflection. The gathering began on Thursday, Nov. 13, with a the…
