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

Even before she knew exactly which college she was going to attend, Millikin University senior Maggie Schrage had a plan of what she was going to do for her career.

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Performance Learning Stories

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Millikin students strengthen community connections through Friends of Torrence Park Initiative

October 27, 2025

College of Arts & Sciences School of Social Sciences Sociology Criminal Justice Performance Learning Community Partnerships Community Engagement

Millikin University’s Cristy Proctor finds purpose in art and advocacy

October 01, 2025

Crowder Summer Artist Residency Robert Crowder Art Gallery Robert Crowder Student Spotlight Performance Learning College of Fine Arts Art Therapy School of Art & Creative Media

A True Passion Project: Millikin faculty member Eric Hector premieres new horror feature film ‘Trick and Treats’ on Sept. 20

Hector, a Class of 1992 Millikin graduate, wrote and directed the film that features iconic Hollywood actors Malcolm McDowell and Gary Busey.
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