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    Alumni & Friends

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  • The Alumni and Development staff members are dedicated to Millikin University's mission: 

    For all who aspire to achieve, Millikin delivers on the promise of excellence in education. Though the integration of theory and practice, we prepare students for professional success, democratic citizenship in a global environment and a personal life of meaning and value.

    Our Mission

    Guided by the leadership and direction of the Vice President for Alumni & Development, our Alumni & Development Team members interpret Millikin University to the widest possible audience of alumni, parents and friends for the purpose of increasing their understanding of and engagement with the university, and, most importantly, their financial support of Millikin.

    • Alumni & Friends
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      • Ways to Give
      • Shop Big Blue
      • Alumni Events
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      Stay Connected

      Whether you graduated months, years or decades ago, we invite you to keep in touch with the MU alumni community.
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      Share Your News

      We love to hear from our alumni and friends! Have you moved? Found a new job? Got married or had a baby? Share your latest news here.
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      Alumni Resources

      Need a transcript or some Millikin gear? Planning a trip to campus and needing area info? We’ve got you covered.
  • Upcoming Events

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    31

    Public Observation Night

    Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 7:30 to 9:30pm
    • Millikin Next Chapter Series Webinar 2: Intentional Networking

      Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 12 to 12:45pm

  • Alumni News

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    • Millikin graduates

      Watch the Millikin Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

      May 17, 2026
      CommencementAlumni & FriendsPresident's OfficeProvost's OfficeCollege of Fine ArtsCollege of Arts & SciencesTabor School of BusinessCollege of Professional Studies
    • Bronze Man

      Millikin Supporters Help ‘Forever True Blue’ Campaign Exceed Goal

      The annual giving challenge raised more than $685,000 from 550 donors in support of students during Millikin’s 125th anniversary celebration.
    • Millikin Football

      Former players, friends and family celebrate the life and legacy of Millikin Football Coach Carl Poelker

      Millikin’s all-time winningest football coach was remembered for building championship teams, lifelong relationships, and generations of Big Blue leaders.
  • Alumni Stats

    400 +
    New Alumni Each Year
    $1.5 M
    Annual Funds Goal
    36K +
    Living MU Alums
    150 +
    Alum Events Yearly

Apply today to #MakeItMillikin!

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