When deciding between Millikin University and other college options, current freshman Holli Couri '24 knew that the smaller classes and family-like atmosphere made Millikin the right fit for her. Growing up in Decatur, Ill., Couri thrived in tight-knit communities, graduating from St. Teresa high school (Decatur) in spring 2020 among a class of approximately 60 students.
Eva Anthony, a senior criminal justice major from Carbondale, Ill., and president of Millikin University's Black Student Union (BSU) describes the student organization as an "outlet" for the Black and African-American students and faculty on Millikin's campus.
Following a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Millikin University School of Music's annual Hollis Prize competition will return in a virtual format with two livestream broadcasts.
Millikin University was named the recipient of the 2020 Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce Award for Outstanding Development on March 25, 2021. The Outstanding Development Award goes to the organization who has grown their business in the last 12 months and created a positive impact on the local community. Millikin was recognized for the completion of its new Center for Theatre & Dance.
Without a doubt, 2020 will be a year not soon forgotten. There were many challenges, but the local Decatur, Ill., community is confronting those challenges head-on and gradually seeing life return to "normal."
Millikin University will celebrate the Class of 2021 with two in-person Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 16, at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin's campus. Undergraduate and graduate students, including doctoral students, will be honored during the ceremonies.
Millikin University has announced plans to return to an in-person academic experience for the fall 2021 semester allowing students, faculty and staff to take full advantage of the university's on-campus Performance Learning model. Additionally, residence halls will return to standard double-occupancy assignments and campus dining will continue to offer in-person dining and spaced seating.