Millikin University has received a generous gift of $100,000 from Dr. Paul and Shirley Stanley to support Millikin's new Center for Theatre & Dance. In addition to the $100,000 contribution, the Stanleys also made a $50,000 contribution toward the project during Millikin's "Transform MU" capital campaign.
Millikin University will stream a virtual graduate celebration for spring 2020 graduates on Sunday, May 17.
Millikin President Dr. Patrick E. White will preside over the celebration, which will be streamed on the University's Facebook page beginning at 2 p.m. CST.
Millikin University's Honors Convocation and Distinguished Faculty Lecture is a time-honored tradition where the University community comes together each April to celebrate academic excellence and Millikin life, inside and outside the classroom.
During a typical workday, Alyssa Voegele serves as a certified athletic trainer for Decatur Memorial Hospital's (DMH) Sports Medicine program, providing services for the Sullivan-Okaw Valley High School District.
Audrey Krajec left a lasting mark on the Millikin University Women's Volleyball team before graduating in 2015 with her degree in nursing.
Country music recording artist and 2012 Millikin University graduate Eric Burgett wanted to incorporate memories of how he had fun growing up in his latest single; what resulted was the song "Raised" released on Feb. 21, 2020.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and in the interest of Millikin University students and their family's health and safety, Millikin will be canceling its traditional Commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 2020.
Millikin is planning a virtual celebration of its graduates to be held in May, a celebration in which the University will honor all graduates and their extraordinary achievements at Millikin.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Millikin University has made the decision to limit campus activity. In this difficult time, faculty, staff and administrators are working hard to ensure that no essential campus services are unavailable to our students. The health and safety of our students and the campus community are our upmost priority.