Big Blue Backpacks kicks off year five of addressing food insecurity in local community
September 11, 2020 at 1:45pm

Millikin organization begins another year of providing nourishment to students in need

Big Blue Backpacks, a Millikin University based organization seeking to address food insecurity in the Decatur, Ill., community and the lives of children and families, will begin its fifth year of providing nourishment to students in need at Dennis Lab School on Sept. 11, 2020.

Millikin recognizes Juneteenth with virtual celebration
June 22, 2020 at 10:45am

Millikin students, faculty and staff join together to commemorate Juneteenth

"Today is about acknowledgement. We have seen in recent years and recent days that we've been going through a very difficult time as a country, and our current social climate has inspired us to begin acting," said Dr. Alexander Deeb, director of campus life for inclusion at Millikin University.

WJMU wins IBS Golden Microphone Trophy
April 10, 2020 at 1:45pm

Millikin student-run radio station receives record number of IBS nominations

Millikin University student-run radio station 89.5 WJMU The Quad received a Golden Microphone Trophy at the 80th Annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) International Media Conference held March 6-8, 2020, in New York City.

Millikin teams up with local community to host 4th Annual Civic Discourse Week
March 11, 2020 at 9:30am

4th annual Civic Discourse Week to be held March 30 – April 3 CANCELED

*Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been canceled.

In the midst of an increasingly diverse array of perspectives, civic discourse helps demonstrate our shared responsibility to one another, our commitment to our systems and our willingness to choose to elevate the conversation.

Black History Month celebrated at Millikin
January 30, 2020 at 12:45pm

Film, music, art and speakers highlight Millikin's Black History Month celebration

Millikin University will host a series of events including a film screening, an art gallery display, speakers and more in celebration of Black History Month this February. All events are free and open to the public.

Backing the Big Blue Backpacks
December 11, 2019 at 11:15am

Millikin event planning class creates fundraising event

The Digital Media Marketing curriculum in Millikin University's Tabor School of Business puts students in the middle of the rapidly evolving world of marketing with hands-on learning opportunities. Students can take part in initiatives from creating an integrated marketing communication campaign to designing a social media strategy.

Millikin helps fight hunger by donating more than 5,650 pounds of food
October 9, 2019 at 10:15am

Millikin community comes together to support local food drive

The 18th annual WSOY Community Food Drive was held in Decatur, Ill., on Oct. 4, and Millikin University was once again among the many contributors who helped the Decatur community surpass its goal by raising 1.69 million pounds of food.

Go Big & Come Home: Millikin University to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend
September 16, 2019 at 1:15pm

Millikin Homecoming and Family Weekend 2019 set for Sept. 27-29

Are you ready to Go Big & Come Home? Join Millikin University alumni, families and friends and display your Big Blue pride at Homecoming and Family Weekend 2019, Sept. 27-29. Millikin will host a full week of activities leading up to the weekend when hundreds of alumni and friends return to Millikin's campus.

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