Business with a purpose: Amber Kaylor

Business with a purpose: Amber Kaylor '06 MBA '16 As a Decatur native, Amber Kaylor grew up with Millikin University as a...

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Millikin University announces Spring 2022 Dean's List

Millikin students honored for Spring 2022 academic achievements Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the...

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Millikin University named among top colleges in the Midwest by Princeton Review

MU recognized for academics and campus experiences Millikin University is once again one of the 158 best colleges in the Midwest...

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25 Questions with President Reynolds

Millikin celebrates one year with newest president This July, Millikin University celebrates one year with its newest president, Dr...

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Millikin's 2021 Commencement celebrates achievements and resiliency

"Today marks the beginning of your independent life." Commencement has a very special and symbolic significance. By definition...

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It's Not About Me

It's Not About Me Entering the Office of the President at Millikin University can be a little overwhelming, if you are not used to...

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U.S. News & World Report names Millikin among Best Regional, Best Value Schools

Millikin ranked among top regional colleges for Best Undergraduate Teaching Millikin University has once again been recognized by U....

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Dr. James Reynolds begins duties as Millikin's 16th President

A homecoming for Millikin University's newest President Dr. James M. Reynolds officially began his new role as Millikin University's...

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Millikin bids farewell to its 15th President

"Ah, there you are Millikin" As the time has come for Millikin University's 15th President, Dr. Patrick E. White, to hang up his...

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Millikin University names Dr. James M. Reynolds as 16th President

Reynolds to become 16th president of Millikin University effective July 1 The Millikin University Board of Trustees has unanimously...

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Millikin University announces fundraising efforts for first phase of Athletic Facility Expansion and Renovation initiative

M-Powered: Strengthening the future of Millikin Athletics Millikin University officials announced fundraising efforts for the first...

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Millikin officially opens Workman Family Baseball Field

"The new baseball field marks a great new step for Millikin University" Millikin University officially opened the new on-campus home...

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Princeton Review names Millikin University among "Best Midwest Colleges" for 2020

Millikin recognized for academic excellence Millikin University is one of the 159 best colleges in the Midwest according to The...

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Leaving a Legacy

New Millikin graduates told "Now is Your Time" Gabby Catlin stood at the podium in front of a packed Decatur Civic Center,...

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From the Magazine: Jeff Monken's Commitment to Excellence

Millikin graduate's belief in trust, commitment and love has led to a winning culture at Army Nov. 23, 2013. For college football...

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Big Blue Brotherly Bond

Brothers Calvin and Zach Fisher talk family and basketball Calvin and Zach Fisher have a lot in common – they both play basketball,...

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Developing a Voice

Millikin's New Musicals Workshop takes a different path with voiceover "Boot Camp" The early part of January can be a quiet time...

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From Dreams to Reality

Millikin graduate opens French patisserie and café in northern Chicago It's been a decade in the making, but Benjamin Levy's vision...

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The Complete Artist

Martin Atkins takes his music industry approach to the classroom Musician, entrepreneur, author and educator; those titles don't...

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Millikin sees largest number of undergraduate students since 2015

Traditional undergraduate student enrollment up by 3.6 percent This fall, a total of 2,001 undergraduate students will engage in...

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Millikin named top college in Illinois for helping students land jobs

Ranking identifies the best colleges for employment in each state Millikin University has been named the top college in Illinois for...

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Millikin graduates take next step toward future

Class of 2018 told to be confident in abilities and embrace challenges More than 300 new Millikin University graduates were honored...

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Behind the Mask

An inside look at Millikin's production of "Phantom of the Opera" The longest running musical in Broadway came to life on the...

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Learning and Leadership

Millikin students, alumni offer insight into leadership development at Commons Celebration Millikin University's celebration for its...

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Mastering the Interview

Future educators sharpen interview skills with help from Millikin alumni The phrase "practice makes perfect" can be used for...

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Shaping Musical Materials

Millikin's New Musicals Workshop elevates collaboration Collaboration is the hallmark of Millikin University's New Musicals Workshop...

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President White: Millikin Momentum

Improvements to Millikin's campus drive growth and economic impact 2017 has been a year of new momentum at Millikin University. In...

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Investment Management

Millikin course teaches students how to invest money and manage risk The Tabor School of Business provides a number of hands-on...

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Millikin ranked among top International Business Degree Schools for 2017

Ranking based on institutional excellence, student satisfaction and return on investment Millikin University has been ranked among...

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Learning by 3D Printing

Millikin students introduced to 3D Printing Technologies 3D printing is an emerging technology that is continuing to grow and gain...

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Millikin to break ground on new Center for Theatre and Dance in 2018

Center for Theatre and Dance plans to open in fall 2020 Millikin University announced on Oct. 11 that it will break ground on its...

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Millikin enrollment numbers up for second consecutive year

Millikin enrollment numbers up for second consecutive year For the second consecutive year, Millikin University has seen measurable...

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Millikin University celebrates opening of University Commons

Millikin University celebrates opening of University Commons Millikin University celebrated the opening of its new front door to...

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Cells and Shells

Cells and Shells Reptiles are known to be very tolerant of different bacteria such as Salmonella, says Millikin University biology...

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Real World Consulting

Real-world projects are an essential component of Millikin University's Performance Learning curriculum. This is especially true in the...

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Part of the Legacy

By definition, commencement means the beginning, and for the 340 Millikin University graduates who walked across the Decatur Civic...

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A Wide Range of Knowledge

For one day on the Millikin campus students are given an opportunity to present a years' worth of achievements and...

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Taking Chances

From transfer student, to business student, to teacher; Malcolm Branch's journey is not your average success story, but a lesson on...

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Practice Makes Perfect

Practice interviews are important for job seekers; they help build confidence and relieve some of the stress that comes from the...

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Millikin student's research focuses on 3D-printing technology

3D-printing technology is growing in many areas of research, including electrochemistry. With this technology on the rise, Millikin...

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A Decade of New Musicals

It's not often that theatre students collaborate with a professional playwriting team to develop a new musical production. The New...

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Millikin student-led startup named finalist for Cleantech University Prize

BluSolar, a Millikin University student-led startup business has been named a finalist by Clean Energy Trust (CET) for the Cleantech...

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Millikin, Crossing Healthcare partner to improve health behaviors

In an effort to raise awareness and improve health behaviors of its enrolled population, Crossing Healthcare in Decatur, Ill., reached...

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Getting Creative

Technology continues to be evolving in the fields of audio production and engineering, live entertainment and graphic design. Today,...

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Biology students making strides in fight against breast cancer

Many undergraduates at Millikin University have opportunities to engage in various research projects each academic year. Through...

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Everyday Conversations

It's 12 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon at Shilling Hall and Dr. Amy Delaney, assistant professor of communication, is in a round...

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Creative Thinking

Before classes started on Aug. 22, first-year students at Millikin University became acclimated to campus through First Week activities...

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Celebrating Academic Achievement

Millikin University's annual Celebrations of Scholarship (COS) is a culmination of the academic year where students from across the...

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Millikin student musicians learn the ropes from Alison Krauss

Several student musicians at Millikin University were treated to an extraordinary experience on Monday, March 14, as acclaimed...

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Millikin students excel at Model Illinois Government

Millikin University student attorneys and delegates took part in the 38th annual Model Illinois Government (MIG) simulation held Feb....

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2016 University Choir Tour

WHOCHOIR? UCHOIR! With apologies to Dr. Seuss All the Whos down in Whoville liked UChoir a lot Now UChoir is touring – such...

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Millikin University breaks ground on new University Commons

Millikin University officially broke ground on its new University Commons during a ceremony held on Nov. 6 outside Staley Library....

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Millikin University reveals plans for new University Commons

With less than four months remaining in Millikin University's $85 million "Transform MU" capital campaign (TMU), university officials...

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The Chemistry of Making Ice Cream

New to this year's First Week program at Millikin University were Performance Learning workshops. The workshops were designed...

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Not Toying Around

When friends survey Chris Phillips’ extensive collection of retro toys and comic books, he loves watching their smiles as they...

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Creating Podcasts For Dance Classes

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Sound Immersion

Summer immersion courses at Millikin University provide many learning opportunities for students. As part of a new series of...

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Important Questions for College Visits

February 24, 2022, 1:15pm

"Ask about the things that are most important to you." College visits are commonly a stressful and overwhelming event for high school students. There are many choices to make when it comes...

Academic | Campus | Community

The New Normal

December 14, 2021, 12:15pm

Approaching two years of the pandemic, students weigh in on campus experiences The world is approaching two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students, faculty, staff ...

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Must-See Decatur Places, According to the Millikin Community

September 2, 2021, 12:30pm

If you find yourself sitting in your residence hall or Woods apartment over the weekend wondering what there is to do, you might be surprised to know that Decatur is more than it seems! We...

Campus | Community | Inclusion & Student Engagement

12 Items You Didn’t Know You Needed For Your Residence Hall

August 17, 2021, 10:45am

12 Items You Didn’t Know You Needed For Your Residence Hall The new academic year is here ... you have officially moved into your residence hall, and just when you thought you got...

Academic | Campus | Community

10 Tips for Finishing the Semester Strong

April 5, 2021, 12:45pm

Ways to push to the finish line successfully, despite COVID burnout It’s that time of year again when the semester is coming to a close, and it seems like the projects, tests and...

Academic | Campus | Community

5 Things to Continue Doing on Campus

September 3, 2020, 10:30am

A few reminders to ensure the health and well-being of yourself and those around you After a successful first week of classes, Millikin is starting to feel whole again with operations back...

Academic | Admissions | Alumni & Friends

5 Facts about President Reynolds You Might Not Have Known

July 16, 2020, 8:15am

A new era at Millikin University has begun A new era at Millikin University has begun. Dr. Patrick E. White has retired and Dr. James M. Reynolds has started his new position as Millikin's...

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How to Celebrate Earth Day All Week (From Home)

April 22, 2020, 1:45pm

Celebrating 50 years, Earth Day 2020 looks at Climate Change April 22, 2020, marks the 50th year of celebrating Earth Day, an annual event celebrated around the world to demonstrate...

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