Elements of Art
July 9, 2019 at 9:45am

Blue Connection Artist-in-Residence uses painting to draw out emotions

Blue Connection, Millikin University's student-run retail art gallery located in downtown Decatur, Ill., is a space that has helped define Stephen Gardner's college experience.

A Big Blue Friendship
July 2, 2019 at 10:00am

How a local Millikin student and an international student formed a lasting friendship

Madeline Bethard, a senior communications major from Decatur, Ill., transferred from Richland Community College prior to the start of her junior year. At first, she was having a difficult time adjusting to her transfer. Bethard was excited to meet new people and get to know the students at Millikin, but was concerned she wouldn't find new friendships right away.

Millikin graduates reflect on their journey
June 28, 2019 at 10:00am

Members of the Class of 2019 share Big Blue memories

Commencement is one of the most celebrated events. It's a time when graduates embark on the next chapter of their journey, leaving with the skills they've developed to follow their passions and engage in exciting challenges.

Millikin University campus to close for routine electrical maintenance July 1-7
June 27, 2019 at 12:30pm

Campus expected to reopen July 8

Due to routine electrical maintenance, Millikin University's campus will be closed Monday, July 1 through Sunday, July 7, 2019, with an expected reopening at 8 a.m. Monday, July 8.

The campus south of Main Street in Decatur, Ill., will remain open for a limited number of scheduled classes.

Science students gain hands-on experience at Millikin Chemistry Camp
June 26, 2019 at 11:45am

Millikin Chemistry Camp helps discover the fun in science

"This camp isn't about grades, it's about trying things and experimenting," Dr. Anne Rammelsberg explained to a group of science-minded high school students in a lab at Millikin University's Leighty-Tabor Science Center.

Millikin fraternity making a difference through community service
June 24, 2019 at 2:45pm

International fraternity traces roots to Millikin University

Better Men for a Better World. That is the motto for Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE), one of the largest collegiate men's social fraternities with over 270,000 members. TKE's purpose is to contribute to the advancement of society through the personal growth of its members, and service to others, and its roots can be traced to Millikin University.

Project A Cappella teaches a unifying tone
June 21, 2019 at 9:30am

Members of Dissonance share love of a cappella with campers

Millikin University a cappella group Dissonance was started for not just the idea of competing against other a cappella groups, but for educating music and for the love of performing.

The group also knows the importance of enriching the community through performance, and their summer camp "Project A Cappella" speaks to that in many ways.

He Came for Love
June 19, 2019 at 9:15am

Blue Review All Access: An interview with Millikin Professor, Dr. Eduardo Cabrera

Dr. Eduardo Cabrera, chair of the Department of Modern Languages at Millikin University, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. But he didn't immigrate to the United States in search of economic opportunities.

Relive Commencement 2019
June 17, 2019 at 11:15am

Watch some of the best moments from Millikin's 2019 Commencement

In May 2019, more than 300 Millikin University graduates crossed the stage at the Decatur Civic Center to receive their degrees and begin the next chapter of their lives.

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