Student Success Articles
MU Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society Chapter earns top honor
Recent Millikin University biology graduates garnered accolades for their research findings and presentation efforts this past spring semester.
Millikin Class of 2022 celebrates the journey, embraces the future
Feelings and moments of excitement, positivity and reflection filled Kirkland Fine Arts Center on two joyous occasions on Sunday, May 22, as graduates of the Millikin University Class of 2022 took center stage to receive their degrees at spring commencement.
How graduates Erica Reyes and Aubrey Staton personify the Millikin Experience
To be selected among your peers to deliver a speech at commencement is an honor in and of itself. Along with celebrating the momentous occasion of earning a college degree, a commencement speaker is given the floor to share life lessons, experiences, and to send fellow graduates off with messages of encouragement and opportunity.
Student research showcased at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference
Each year, the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) hosts its annual meeting in Chicago, Ill., to share research across all areas of psychology.
Honors Convocation recognizes pursuit of academic excellence
The end of each academic year is a celebratory time to reflect on the accomplishments students and faculty have collected through their efforts inside and outside the classroom. The Millikin University campus community annually connects to honor these achievements during the Honors Convocation and Distinguished Faculty Lecture.
Community of scholars honored for academic excellence and service
Millikin University's chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) inducted a total of 24 new members on March 22, 2022.
The faculty and staff initiates include:
Stacey Hubbard, dean of admission and financial aid
Dr. Kyle Knust, associate professor of chemistry
Jessa Wilcoxen, associate professor and chair of arts technology and administration
Arts Technology Students take home ADDY Awards for Fifth Consecutive Year
For a fifth consecutive year, Millikin University arts technology students were recognized for their creative excellence receiving regional-level American Advertising Awards (ADDY) from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Northern Illinois chapter this past February.
"I had an incredible experience and want others like me to have that same experience at Millikin."
Ruben Real del Sarte was only at Millikin University for the fall 2021 semester, but he made the most of his time by experiencing all he could as an international student while also managing a career as a professional race car driver.
Student Panel: More than students
The term “student-athlete” is common in university settings, and these students are known for their hard work, determination and time management skills. However, at Millikin University, we have found that students across campus display the same dedication and face similar obstacles, just in different activities and pursuits.