2017 has been a year of new momentum at Millikin University. In August, students arrived on campus to see Millikin transformed by the presence of the University Commons.
RJ Podeschi, assistant professor of information systems at Millikin University, was recently awarded the Love of Learning Award worth $500 presented by Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Podeschi is one of 100 recipients nationwide to receive the award.
Millikin University students are educating the campus and local community about the ongoing problem of human trafficking through a unique and diverse awareness campaign.
Jesse Sargeant, a recent Millikin University graduate, and Martel McGee, a junior entrepreneurship major, were both honored as recipients of the Sharon T. Alpi Scholarship for Entrepreneurship Excellence during a recognition ceremony on Dec. 11 in ADM-Scovill Hall.
Art students from Millikin University used their creativity to help raise proceeds for a local community center as part of the annual Empty Chili Bowl Fundraiser on Dec. 8 in the University Commons Ballroom.
Millikin students created 130 ceramic chili bowls for the event. The bowls were sold for $10 each and profits went to the Good Samaritan Inn of Decatur, Ill.
More than 100 new Millikin University graduates took the Kirkland Fine Arts Center stage to receive undergraduate and graduate degrees during Winter Commencement on Sunday, Dec. 10. Graduates from Millikin's traditional undergraduate, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs were honored during the ceremony.
A long-standing tradition at Millikin University, the 84th annual Cookie Party was held for members of the University community on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the University Commons Ballroom.
The event is held every year as a highlight and celebration for the holiday season at Millikin, as well as to give the students a boost before final exams are administered.
Millikin University's School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2017-18 performance season with "Wintertime," a production written by Charles L. Mee. Performances will be held at Albert Taylor Theatre Dec. 7-9. The show is directed by Kevin Hoffmann, assistant professor of theatre at Millikin.
Millikin University will recognize over 100 graduates during its 2017 Winter Commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. in Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Graduates from Millikin's traditional undergraduate, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs will be honored during the ceremony.
Millikin University has been ranked among the 50 Best International Business Degree Schools for 2017 by College Choice, a leading authority in college and university rankings and resources.
The ranking lists Millikin University No. 25 for the Best International Business Degrees.