Millikin University President Dr. Jim Reynolds announced on Nov. 18, 2021, that Mary Black has been named permanent provost and RJ Podeschi named permanent dean of the Tabor School of Business, effective immediately.
Dear Millikin Friends,
This fall, campus feels closer to normal. While we are still masked and abiding by state regulations, students and faculty are meeting more in-person and events are happening on campus. Students and faculty continue to approach their respective roles with resilience despite the apparent obstacles.
Millikin University will honor over 100 graduates from the Class of 2021 with an in-person winter commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, beginning at 2 p.m. at Kirkland Fine Arts Center.
The digital media marketing curriculum at Millikin University offers a hands-on learning approach where students not only learn the core concepts of marketing, but they can build their skills through initiatives such as learning to create an integrated marketing communication campaign, designing a social media strategy or planning an event.
Millikin University's most beloved holiday event Vespers returns Dec. 4-5, 2021, at Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Performances will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. All attendees will be required to wear a mask while inside Kirkland Fine Arts Center and adhere to social distancing guidelines.
It's a Monday afternoon in early October on the campus of Millikin University. Classes and activities are off and running as the beginning of another busy week takes shape. At the very same time, several business students are sitting in ADM-Scovill Hall tracking worldly events that could affect the almost 50 domestic equity stocks they are actively managing.
Florence Nightingale set a standard of caring for all nurses to follow. Often called "the Lady with the Lamp," Nightingale paved the way for the heroic work of nurses today. Her compassion set her apart from others as she gained her famous moniker for checking in on her patients by lamplight, often writing letters to loved ones at home on their behalf.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently appointed Millikin University graduate Jennifer Watson, Class of 1993, to serve as a member on the Illinois Finance Authority, pending Senate confirmation.
On Sept. 29, Millikin University's Center for Academic & Professional Performance (CAPP) hosted their annual fall Career & Internship Fair inside the University Commons. The fair featured more than 30 prospective employers across diverse industries and regions, helping students explore a variety of future career options.
Millikin University President Dr. Jim Reynolds was a recent guest on NowDecatur's Byers & Co. on Oct. 6 where he shared details regarding the growth of campus, the value of Millikin University to the local community and what has been developing since becoming president.