For those that grow up in a "college town," there may be preconceived notions about staying close to home to attend a university. Students like Millikin University sophomore Theodore Fisher are breaking that barrier.
Millikin University will honor over 100 graduates from the Class of 2021 with an in-person winter commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, beginning at 2 p.m. at Kirkland Fine Arts Center.
Nat Long (they/them), a theatre and biology major, was honored as Millikin University's recipient of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois' Student Laureate Award for 2021. The senior from Verona, Wis., was honored during the 47th annual Lincoln Academy Student Laureate virtual ceremony on Nov. 10.
It's a Monday afternoon in early October on the campus of Millikin University. Classes and activities are off and running as the beginning of another busy week takes shape. At the very same time, several business students are sitting in ADM-Scovill Hall tracking worldly events that could affect the almost 50 domestic equity stocks they are actively managing.
Florence Nightingale set a standard of caring for all nurses to follow. Often called "the Lady with the Lamp," Nightingale paved the way for the heroic work of nurses today. Her compassion set her apart from others as she gained her famous moniker for checking in on her patients by lamplight, often writing letters to loved ones at home on their behalf.
On Sept. 29, Millikin University's Center for Academic & Professional Performance (CAPP) hosted their annual fall Career & Internship Fair inside the University Commons. The fair featured more than 30 prospective employers across diverse industries and regions, helping students explore a variety of future career options.
As the 2021-22 academic year at Millikin University is off and running, the Long-Vanderburg Scholars (LV) have found themselves feeling at home and ready to grow. This year, the LV Program has a driven group of eight students, and each student has a unique background and interests that they are able to bring to their classroom discussions and topics.