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    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.

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      • Academic Programs & Majors
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  • $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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    • IBS Conference

      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.
    • 1040 Tax forms

      Millikin Accounting students continue to offer free tax filing assistance through the IRS’ VITA program

      March 23, 2025
      Performance LearningAccountingTabor School of BusinessVITA Program
    • Art and Creative Media students

      Millikin Art & Creative Media students attend the 2nd Annual SCALE Conference

      March 22, 2025
      Performance LearningCollege of Fine ArtsSchool of Art & Creative Media
  • Performance Learning Through Student-Run Ventures

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    Blue Connection

    Blue Connection

    On the first Friday of each month, Blue Connection hosts “After 5 Live” gallery events with exhibit openings.
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      Millikin Creates

    • Lights against mirrors

      Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre

    • Students with laptops collaborating

      MU Performance Consulting

  • Performance Learning Examples

    • Four people listening to a speaker at a podium

      Big Blue Backpacks Kicks Off Seventh Year

    • Hospital beds in health sciences center

      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

    • MUPC

      Performance Learning Opportunities Thrive at Millikin University Performance Consulting (MUPC)

    • Student spreading wing of an owl

      Illinois Raptor Center


    • worker brewing coffee

      Internships

    • James Millikin Honors Scholars Program

    • Pre-Optometry

      Leighty Science Scholars Program

    • Two Students at a desk collaborating

      Moot Court

    • New Musicals Workshop

    • Studio Pressure Night

    • Students holding up a Millikin flag

      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.
    • Finance Majors

      Tabor Investment Portfolio

    • Student inside broadcasting room

      WJMU

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