What better way to prepare for final exams and the end of a semester than a holiday festivity with cookies.
A long-standing tradition at Millikin University, the 86th annual Cookie Party was held in the University Commons on Dec. 11 as students, faculty and staff were able to choose from over 5,000 cookies.
The Digital Media Marketing curriculum in Millikin University's Tabor School of Business puts students in the middle of the rapidly evolving world of marketing with hands-on learning opportunities. Students can take part in initiatives from creating an integrated marketing communication campaign to designing a social media strategy.
Dedication, hard work and natural talent; that's what Millikin University sophomore Claire Eppley would say makes a great graphic designer. Eppley has all of those attributes, but she needed to develop the necessary skills to become successful in her future career field.
Millikin University's School of Music offers an environment where students can grow as artists and scholars through the blending of creative, performative and entrepreneurial experiences designed to train the next generation of music professionals.
The successful ongoing partnership between Dennis Lab School and Millikin University has made a positive impact throughout the wider Decatur, Ill., community. The partnership is designed to create a university-affiliated lab school that enhances 21st century project-based, real-world learning for Dennis students and provides increased teacher training opportunities for Millikin education students.
Founded in 2010 by Millikin University's Center for Entrepreneurship and the School of Theatre & Dance, Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre is completely run by Millikin students with a passion for the performing arts.
One is studying biology, the other is studying business management. One is president of the Latin American Student Organization, the other is a linebacker on the football team. One is a Long-Vanderburg Scholar, and the other is a Presidential Scholar.
Millikin University will recognize over 120 graduates at its 2019 Winter Commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin's campus.
Graduates from Millikin's traditional undergraduate, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs will be honored during the ceremony.
"The things that we do in the community wouldn't be possible without people like you contributing your times, talents and funds to such a worthy cause," said Cindy Jackson, operations manager of The Good Samaritan Inn, as she addressed a crowd-filled banquet room in the University Commons on the evening of Nov. 22 on Millikin University's campus.