Creating an Industry
Millikin University's Institute for Science Entrepreneurship, a signature program of Millikin's Center for Entrepreneurship, will continue its 2015-16 Speaker Series on Thursday, Feb. 25, with keynote...
View ArticleIdea Storming
Dr. Alex Bruton is an innographer, or as he defines it, someone who helps people learn how to innovate and create big value. His approach is summed up in one question, how do we grow as innovators?...
View ArticleGuest Conductor, Young Artists lead MDSO concert
The Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra (MDSO) will continue its 2015-16 performance season on Saturday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Kirkland Fine Arts Center.The performance on March 5 is the second of...
View ArticleMillikin political science students weigh in on election
Millikin University political science students recently sat down with WSOY-AM to share their thoughts on the 2016 Presidential Election.February 23, 2016 at 4:30pmCollege of Arts & SciencesHistory...
View ArticleBlue Connection: From the Edge
Blue Connection, Millikin University's student-run retail art gallery, will showcase the artwork of Millikin senior artists Kat Scarim and Katie Stitzel on Friday, March 4, from 5 – 7 p.m.The After 5...
View ArticleMillikin alum wins "The Biggest Loser"
Millikin University graduate Roberto Hernandez '02 won the Season 17 title of "The Biggest Loser" and the show's $250,000 prize. The Cicero, Ill., physical education teacher lost 160 pounds shedding...
View ArticleMillikin students take Read-In program to local school
Students from Millikin University's Children's Literature course in the School of Education have been planning literacy events during the spring semester at French Academy, a local elementary school in...
View ArticleMillikin students get a jump on the interview process
Many students who are entering the professional world want to be as prepared as possible for interviews and networking opportunities. Students in Millikin University's School of Education were able to...
View ArticleBuilding on Success
Dan Bolsen, associate director of development at Millikin University, was recently featured in the Herald & Review sharing the steps he's taken throughout his career and goals he hopes to...
View ArticleWomen's History Month celebration at Millikin includes leadership panel
Millikin University will host a number of events throughout March to celebrate Women's History Month.Women's History Month traces its beginning to the first International Women's Day in 1911. Congress...
View ArticleNetworking vital to growing a business
In the latest edition of the Business Journal of Midcentral Illinois, Julie Shields, director of Millikin University's Center for Entrepreneurship, weighed in on the importance of networking to help a...
View ArticleMillikin students garner accolades at Self Employment in the Arts Conference
Millikin University art students were recognized for their efforts at the 16th annual Self Employment in the Arts (SEA) Conference held Feb. 26-27 in Lisle, Ill. Each year, the Self Employment in the...
View ArticleStudent-athletes explore career opportunities
It's a necessity for members of the Millikin University Women's Basketball team to stay on campus during winter break for practices and games.Lori Kerans, head coach of the Big Blue Women's Basketball...
View ArticleMillikin students excel at Model Illinois Government simulation
Millikin University student attorneys and delegates took part in the 38th annual Model Illinois Government (MIG) simulation held Feb. 25-28 at the Illinois State Capital Complex in Springfield,...
View ArticleMillikin students raise awareness on Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day, also known as Dr. Seuss Day, was recently celebrated on Wednesday, March 2. The idea behind Read Across America Day is to raise awareness and motivate children in every...
View ArticleSchool of Music ensembles gear up for March performances
The nationally recognized Millikin University Choir will present a Concert for Lent on Tuesday, March 15, beginning at 7 p.m. in Central Christian Church, located at 650 W. William St., in Decatur,...
View ArticleBuilding the Best Imagination of Millikin
There are many opportunities for students at Millikin University to develop leadership skills both in and outside the classroom. Millikin faculty members explored how leadership can build the best...
View ArticleMillikin event gives women feedback, encouragement
As part of Millikin University's celebration of Women's History Month, Millikin's Sister Circle sponsored a panel on March 8 in Richards Treat University Center to discuss success, barriers and...
View ArticleWJMU wins first Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Award
Millikin University's student-run radio station 89.5 WJMU The Quad received its first Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Award at the 76th annual IBS Conference held March 4-6 in New...
View ArticleMillikin wrestlers shed obstacles in journey to NCAA Championships
Millikin University wrestlers James Buss, a junior communication major from Chicago, and Chris Williams, a first-year sport management major from Bethalto, Ill., reached the NCAA Division III Wrestling...
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