The start of the academic year is underway and many first-year students are getting started with their Big Blue experience.
To help us learn a little more about how to best engage in the Millikin community, we caught up with Molly Berry, director of the Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement, who provided some great transition tips.
To be a Long-Vanderburg Scholar at Millikin University means being able to grow as a diverse leader through action and service says Maya Van Lysebettens, a senior human services major from Chicago.
Millikin University student Sophia Schwalbach was only four years old when her brother, Nick, tragically lost his life to a fraternity house fire on Millikin's campus. And although Sophia and her family will never recover from Nick's loss, she has managed to turn tragedy into a life-saving mission statement.
From their favorite moment to their favorite restaurant, we caught up with five graduates from the Millikin University Class of 2018 who shared thoughts on their Big Blue experience and why Millikin holds a special place in their hearts.
Millikin University student Sophia Schwalbach has started a new chapter in helping increase awareness about fire safety on campus. The junior communication major from Decatur, Ill., hosted the 2nd annual "Nick Drive" in the Doug and Diane Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance, located in the University Commons, on May 7.
Millikin University nursing major Brian David has been gaining real-world nursing experience since the moment he stepped on campus his freshman year. While this instantaneous interaction might fear some first-year students, it only solidified David's decision to become a registered nurse (RN).
Millikin University welcomed Marvel's "Black Panther" actors and stunt doubles Kortney T. Manns and Janeshia Adams-Ginyard to campus on April 18 for a special demonstration of stunts from films they have worked on, including "Black Panther."
The best four years of Lexi Leggs' life, she says, have been her years at Millikin University. The Oak Forest, Ill., native has a passion for vocal education and leadership, and praises Millikin for giving her ample opportunities to prepare for her future career path.