Millikin student follows calling to become a teacher
Student's love for community leads to decision to stay localWhile growing up in Mt. Zion, Ill., just about 20 minutes away from Millikin University's campus, Gracey Reynolds knew at an early age that...
View ArticleGraduation Speakers share thoughts on the Millikin experience
"It's a community that is always tight-knit but always seemingly expanding."One of the most challenging and unique academic years at Millikin University is coming to a close. Millikin and other...
View ArticleMillikin Softball clinches first NCAA Tournament berth since 1990
Big Blue crowned CCIW Tournament ChampionsThe Millikin University Big Blue softball team earned the title of College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament Champions in an 8-0 victory...
View ArticleMillikin'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, it means initiation, inception, or a time when something begins, and for...
View ArticleMillikin's Coulthard named 2021 Chris Martin Perseverance Award Winner
Millikin student-athlete honored for unwavering commitment and perseveranceMillikin senior women's volleyball student-athlete Gabrielle Coulthard was named the second recipient of the Chris Martin...
View ArticleAly Armstrong helps Big Blue Softball reach new heights
Millikin softball pitcher leads Big Blue to unfamiliar territoryMillikin University senior softball pitcher Aly Armstrong, who recently earned a business management degree, has helped lead the Big Blue...
View ArticleMillikin Baseball earns first trip to NCAA Tournament
Big Blue wins CCIW TournamentThe Millikin University baseball team defeated North Central College 4-3 on May 22 to win the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament and earn the...
View ArticleMake It Millikin: Haley Vemmer '21
Recent graduate and future actuary reflects on Millikin experienceHaley Vemmer, Class of 2021, graduated from Millikin University on May 16 with majors in Mathematics, emphasis in Actuarial Science and...
View ArticleMartin Atkins shares insight into teaching, touring and future
"We are just trying to keep it real for everyone and create opportunities."Best known for his work with artists such as Nine Inch Nails, Ministry and Public Image Ltd., Martin Atkins has been at the...
View ArticleMillikin announces new Multimedia Communication degree program
New major to teach the art of storytelling, digital publishing and media productionIn today's multimedia age, it is essential for professional communicators to engage in all sides of the publishing...
View ArticleLong-Vanderburg Scholars program awarded grant
Millikin scholarship program among nine nonprofit organizations recognizedThe Community Foundation of Macon County (CFMC) recently selected nine nonprofit organizations to receive a total of $234,000...
View ArticleThe Role of an Editor
Millikin student uses fellowship to learn the ins and outs of editingBy her junior year at Millikin University, Bella Hernandez was already immersed in English writing after discovering her passion to...
View ArticleMillikin student-athletes named Jack Swartz Award recipients
MU students honored for academic excellence and leadership contributionsMillikin University, in conjunction with the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), announced its Jack Swartz Award...
View ArticleMillikin Music Professor receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Brazil
Dr. Mark Tonelli to teach courses in jazz ensemble, jazz guitar and music entrepreneurshipThe U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board has honored Dr. Mark Tonelli,...
View ArticleCollage Artist Shannon Cook named Crowder Artist-in-Residence at Blue Connection
Student brings strong community engagement concept to residencyMillikin University's Art Department and Center for Entrepreneurship have named Shannon Cook the 2021 Robert Harrison Crowder...
View ArticleMillikin Finance Professor shares insight into balance transfer credit cards...
Finding the best balance transfer cardsA balance transfer credit card is a card that can be used to pay off the balance owed on another credit card or loan at a lower interest rate. The average balance...
View ArticleMillikin rolls out Big Blue carpet to welcome new students and family members...
Big Blue Orientation Days welcome newest students to MillikinNew student orientation at Millikin University is the first step in becoming acclimated to the Big Blue campus community. Over a four-day...
View ArticleMake It Millikin: 1901 Productions
Student-run film company brings together creative and business elementsWhen it comes to Millikin University's hallmark learning model of Performance Learning, there is perhaps no better embodiment than...
View ArticleMillikin student teacher navigates different experiences during pandemic
New Millikin graduate embarks on next step as a teacherMillikin University's School of Education creates a community of learners and learning environments that demonstrate the value of active learning....
View ArticleInspiration Meets Music ... Meets Art Therapy
Two years ago, Dr. Gail Fyke's son was successfully recovering from brain surgery at a New York area hospital, when inspiration struck ... an idea for a unique research project that is now helping...
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