Decatur, Ill., native and 2014 Millikin University alumnus Eric Weatherford is helping make his hometown more beautiful by painting murals on different buildings around town.
What originally began as a personal project for Alex Miller, associate professor of theatre and dance at Millikin University, has become one of the School of Theatre and Dance's most unique curricular programs.
More than 300 new Millikin University graduates were honored during Millikin's 114th Commencement Ceremony held May 20 at the Decatur Civic Center. Millikin's Class of 2018 received more than just diplomas during the ceremony; the new graduates received advice from speakers on embracing challenges and being confident in your abilities.
Millikin University officially broke ground on its new Center for Theatre and Dance during a ceremony held on May 18. Millikin faculty and staff have worked with architects to finalize floor plans and renderings, and construction will be fully underway in summer 2018 with a goal of completion by fall 2020.
Construction on Millikin University's new Center for Theatre and Dance will be fully underway in summer 2018. Millikin faculty and staff have worked diligently with architects to finalize floor plans and renderings as the construction is slated to be completed by fall 2020.
There is no denying that superhero films, comic books and graphic novels have seen a rise in popularity in recent years. A graphic novel is a powerful tool that involves storytelling with the art advancing the story.
Millikin University's Art Department and Center for Entrepreneurship have named Brooke Brasile the 2018 Robert Harrison Crowder Artist-in-Residence at Blue Connection, Millikin's student-run retail art gallery.
Towards the end of every academic year, Millikin University hosts the annual Distinguished Faculty Lecture and Honors Convocation. This year's event, hosted on April 26, served as an opportunity for the Millikin community to come together and celebrate the remarkable work of students and faculty from 2017-2018.