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Benedictine University’s Didactic Program in Dietetics Earns Full Seven-Year Accreditation from ACEND
Benedictine University’s (BenU) Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) has received full accreditation for a seven-year term from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The decision, made by the ACEND Board of Directors during its recent meeting, extends through June 30, 2033. In an official notification to Benedictine University, ACEND wrote, “On…
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Benedictine University Welcomes Commencement Back to Lisle Campus
For the first time in years, Benedictine University’s Lisle Commencement Ceremony returned home. Before graduates crossed the stage, both campuses held separate Nights of Honor and Gratitude. On Friday, May 8, the Lisle community gathered in Goodwin Auditorium at 5 p.m. to recognize supporters and honor outstanding graduates with academic awards. The evening included an…
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IBC Class of ’78 Celebrates 70 in Aruba
Members of the Class of 1978 recently gathered in Aruba to celebrate not only a milestone year, turning 70, but also 52 years of friendships that began at Illinois Benedictine College (IBC), now Benedictine University. Over the years, classmates became educators, doctors, leaders, musicians, and mentors, while staying connected through life’s many changes. During COVID,…
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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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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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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…
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BenU DNP Graduate Teresa Conyers Appointed Chief Nursing Officer at UPMC
Benedictine University (BenU) alum Teresa Conyers, DNP ’25, RN, CENP, has been named Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services for UPMC North Central Pennsylvania, effective Oct. 20. A distinguished nursing leader with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Conyers was a member of the inaugural cohort of Benedictine University’s Doctor…
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Alumni Return for Homecoming 2025
Benedictine University (BenU) welcomed alumni back to campus for Homecoming. The weekend provided an opportunity for graduates to reconnect with the University and one another through a series of campus events from Oct. 1-4. The schedule commenced on Wednesday with Journeys in Leadership with BenU alum Kelly Carlson, MBA, ’91, and continued on Friday with…
