Families and friends gathered in Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin University's campus on Dec. 12 to recognize the newest Big Blue alums from the Class of 2021 at Winter Commencement. Millikin conferred 104 baccalaureate and graduate degrees.
This year, Millikin honored traditional undergraduates and those receiving their Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees with an in-person commencement ceremony.
Millikin University Athletic Director Dr. Craig White announced on Dec. 9 that Carlton Hall has been named the Big Blue's new Head Football Coach. Hall, Millikin's Defensive Coordinator for the last two years, takes over the position effective immediately.
Students, faculty and staff members at Millikin University gathered in the University Commons on the afternoon of Dec. 8 to take part in the return of a beloved holiday tradition, the annual Cookie Party.
Millikin University has been named the host institution for the Illinois Association of Teachers of English (IATE). The appointment will take effect starting July 1, 2022.
Four nontraditional Macon County students from Millikin University received scholarship awards in Nov. 2021 to help them pursue their dreams of completing a college education to earn degrees in nursing, organizational leadership and early childhood education.
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.
For those that grow up in a "college town," there may be preconceived notions about staying close to home to attend a university. Students like Millikin University sophomore Theodore Fisher are breaking that barrier.
On Wednesday, Dec. 1, Millikin University's Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance at the University Commons played host to a number of students, faculty and staff members who had the opportunity to learn about various international holidays while enjoying free food, music, and yes, iceless skating.
Back in April 2021, Millikin University Director of Athletics Dr. Craig White announced that former Big Blue assistant coach Kramer Soderberg was named Millikin's new Head Men's Basketball Coach.
Soderberg has been on the Millikin staff since 2015 serving as the program's top assistant coach. Now as head coach, Soderberg is dedicated to changing the culture of the program.
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.