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.
"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.
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.
*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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you ever see someone around campus dancing at the most random times, throwing the "OK" sign around too many times to count, or making some great beats and pretending to play the drums - you most likely have met Millikin University junior nursing major Marcus Hayes.
The Joliet, Ill., native is well-known for his high energy, contagious smile and dedication to his passions and studies.