Performance Learning

Performance Learning
What does Performance Learning do for you?

Fast-tracks your career

Provides on-the-job training

Makes you stand out to employers

At Millikin, we believe that what makes us unique is not simply what you learn, but how you learn. Run your own business. Conduct graduate-level research. Take part in contemporary theatrical productions. Get a head start on your future with Performance Learning. All starting on day one at Millikin.
Performance Learning

Academic Programs & Majors

Celebrations of Scholarship

Student-Run Ventures

Study Abroad
$3.2M HealthSciences Center

The state-of-the-art facility opened in Spring 2024 and features the Campbell Family Nursing Simulation Center, Health Assessment Lab, a collaborative graduate learning space and various office spaces.

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What is Performance Learning?

Performance Learning is one of Millikin's core learning philosophies, where students are offered a wide range of opportunities to test drive their skills in an environment outside of the classroom to real-world situations through internships, research, global opportunities and more.
StudentSpotlight

“Millikin was also close to home and I'm a big family person. I feel like it just fit all those boxes, and that's what I was looking for.”

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Performance Learning Stories

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‘Bringing something positive:’ Millikin graduate Katie Kocan ’25 captures the good works of Shakespeare Corrected in a new documentary 

June 14, 2025

Shakespeare Corrected College of Fine Arts School of Theatre and Dance School of Art & Creative Media

Millikin MBA students get international Performance Learning opportunities in Germany

June 10, 2025

Tabor School of Business MBA Immersion Programs Performance Learning

Millikin University alumni win National Radio Award at Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference

Millikin graduates Trinity Mata ’24 and Kyle McMillen ’24 won the Golden Microphone Award for Best Live Music Broadcast.
Performance Learning Through Student-Run Ventures

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Blue Connection

On the first Friday of each month, Blue Connection hosts “After 5 Live” gallery events with exhibit openings.
Performance Learning Examples
- Big Blue Backpacks Kicks Off Seventh Year
- Campbell Family Nursing Simulation Center
  
  Part of Millikin’s new $3.2 million Health Sciences Center, the Campbell Family Nursing Simulation Center provides cutting-edge instruction opportunities for students in Millikin’s School of Nursing.
- Celebrations of Scholarship
- Decaturian
- Ecological Journeys
- Performance Learning Opportunities Thrive at Millikin University Performance Consulting (MUPC)
- Illinois Raptor Center
- Internships
- James Millikin Honors Scholars Program
- Leighty Science Scholars Program
- Moot Court
- New Musicals Workshop
- Studio Pressure Night
- Study Abroad
  
  Millikin students have the opportunity to live and study in other countries. The Center for International Education is proud to sponsor several ongoing international opportunities.
- Tabor Investment Portfolio
- WJMU