Springfield: Given Outstanding Post-Secondary Program Award
December 14, 2012
Benedictine University at Springfield received an award from the Illinois Statewide Transition Conference 2012 for Outstanding Post-Secondary Program. This award...
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Study aims to prove corporate values can drive success, improve communities
December 12, 2012
Benedictine University’s Center for Values-Driven Leadership (CVDL) will explore the relationship between corporate culture and business success in small to...
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Scholarship essays on Vatican II open to high school and college students
December 5, 2012
The Office of University Ministry at Benedictine University is sponsoring an essay contest and symposium for high school and college...
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Benedictine students net valuable returns from hands-on business training
November 30, 2012
Benedictine University business students are gaining practical experience well before they take on internships or land that first job. They...
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Benedictine names student services director for Mesa branch campus
November 28, 2012
Anthony Siebers has been charged with building and leading future student life programs at Benedictine University at Mesa.
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Springfield: Pastel drawings by George Colin on exhibit
November 28, 2012
Pastel drawings by George Colin will be on display from December 4, 2012 – January 31, 2013 in the Charles...
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Santa and Mrs. Claus invite area children to join them for breakfast
November 21, 2012
Benedictine University’s Student Senate is sponsoring “Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus” for children of all ages from 9:00 a.m.-1:00...
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“Advent at the Abbey” explores listening with the ear of our hearts
November 21, 2012
Benedictine University and St. Procopius Abbey invite the public to attend “Advent at the Abbey” from 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on...
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Springfield: Fair Trade Fair empowers artisans around the world
November 14, 2012
Benedictine University at Springfield will host a Fair Trade Fair with proceeds supporting the work of Pax Christi Springfield, the...
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“Kids Nite Out” frees moms and dads while kids play and have fun
November 13, 2012
Benedictine University will provide area children with a variety of activities that promote fitness and fun while offering their parents...
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Benedictine celebrates International Education Week, hosts acclaimed playwright
November 9, 2012
Benedictine University will celebrate its diverse student and community population and the benefits of an international education with a series...
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Mesa dean brings vision to Benedictine campus
November 9, 2012
After strengthening programs and increasing enrollment as dean of Benedictine University’s Moser College for Adult and Professional Studies, Michael L....
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Springfield: Photography Exhibition of John Sevigny
October 23, 2012
“Happyland”, John Sevigny’s latest photographic project, was shot in Central America. Sevigny spent four months traveling though Guatemala, Nicaragua and...
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$1.2 million grant will help Benedictine prepare more teachers in math, sciences
October 12, 2012
Benedictine was awarded a $1.2 million Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to prepare high-quality...
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Three Benedictine students awarded scholarships by Chinese government
October 3, 2012
Christina Dister believes that everyone everywhere in the world has something important to say. That’s why the Benedictine University student...
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Historic Neff Welcome Center unveiled at Benedictine University
October 1, 2012
Benedictine unveiled the $2.5 million welcome center, anchored by the historic Neff Farmhouse, one of the oldest stone structures in...
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Benedictine hosts former Maryland representative, Woodrow Wilson fellow
October 1, 2012
Benedictine University will host former U.S. Rep. Constance A. Morella (R-Md.) to lead a series of workshops and meetings with...
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Transform your business, life with a ‘Philosophy of Leadership’
October 1, 2012
Learn how to organize and apply effective leadership skills to produce positive outcomes at a workshop, “Developing a Philosophy of...
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Twelve new faculty members include three Nursing department additions
September 26, 2012
Alison Ridge, Margaret Richey and Sharon Ware are among 12 new instructors and professors at Benedictine University who were introduced...
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Benedictine police chaplain to provide counsel in times of need
September 25, 2012
To counsel those affected in the wake of a disturbing event, Benedictine University recently appointed Director of University Ministry Mark...
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Benedictine selects advisory board to help guide Mesa branch campus
September 25, 2012
To ensure its academic and outreach efforts best address the needs of the Mesa, Ariz., area and surrounding communities, Benedictine...
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Nobody says, “All I want to be today is poor” – former RNC chair Steele
September 20, 2012
Lisle, Illinois ~ Michael Steele said that Founding Father Thomas Jefferson may have had 2012 in mind when he wrote,...
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Benedictine students propose solutions to real-world (math) problems
September 20, 2012
Benedictine University students don’t simply study mathematics as undergraduates at Benedictine University – they solve real-world problems, conduct research and...
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Benedictine opens new $2.5 million welcome center
September 19, 2012
After a six-month-long construction process, the University will unveil the $2.5 million center, anchored by the historic Neff Farmhouse, one...
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Three accomplished women headline annual leadership summit at Benedictine
September 19, 2012
Patricia Harris, Jill Morgenthaler and Linda Yang are the featured speakers at the 2012 Greater Chicago Women’s Leadership Summit presented...
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Benedictine/Catholic higher education in Mesa one step closer to fruition
September 13, 2012
Recognizing that sustainable growth and prosperity starts with providing resources to educate the minds of its masses, the City of...
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Benedictine awards associate, bachelor’s, master’s degrees to May graduates
September 13, 2012
Benedictine University announced that it has awarded Associate of Arts (A.A.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and...
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Benedictine’s adult undergraduate, graduate programs can alter your life
September 13, 2012
Prospective students can learn more about Benedictine University’s adult undergraduate and graduate programs at an open house at 6:30 p.m....
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New sports, academic facilities opened; new programs, services offered
September 5, 2012
This fall, Benedictine will unveil a number of new amenities designed to serve students and enhance their collegiate experience, including...
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Pen your purpose, pursue your passion at Benedictine workshop
August 31, 2012
Have you ever felt like you had to set aside a personal interest or hobby so that you could simply...
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Forum examines hunger among immigrants, the ones left behind
August 31, 2012
The role that churches play in meeting the needs of the hungry and the impact of remittances sent by immigrants...
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Former chair of the Republican National Committee to speak at Benedictine
August 31, 2012
Steele will share his experiences as party chairman, his expertise on political strategy and other topics related to the heated...
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Former NBA player, ex-heroin addict shares story of fall from grace, revival
August 28, 2012
Chris Herren shared how his battle with addiction ended a professional basketball career, alienated his children and nearly cost him...
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Arab nation students find rare freedoms, surreal change of pace from life or death conditions
August 22, 2012
During mid-summer, Benedictine hosted 22 students from the Middle East and North Africa for an intensive program of leadership training...
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Benedictine, COD partner to offer bachelor’s degree in Nursing
August 17, 2012
Benedictine University and College of DuPage have announced the details of a new Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nursing 3+1...
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Former NBA player, “Basketball Junkie” to discuss heroin’s deadly grip
August 17, 2012
It’s a tragic narrative that has become all too common in the Chicago suburbs in recent months – the promising...
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Forbes ranks Benedictine among the country’s top colleges again in 2012
August 7, 2012
Forbes verified this week what many students, faculty, staff and alumni already knew – Benedictine University is among the top...
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Benedictine, Dalian partner to offer Master of Public Health in China
August 7, 2012
An aging population and the burdens of diseases, urbanization, industrialization and globalization have stretched the ability of officials in China...
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Benedictine Police’s traffic safety initiatives earn honors from ILACP
August 7, 2012
The Benedictine University Police Department has been awarded “First Place” in the College/Campus Police category of the 2011-2012 Illinois Traffic...
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Four women honored for making a difference in the lives of others
July 26, 2012
Benedictine University marked the founding of the Women’s Institute for Global Leadership by honoring four women who have made a...
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Benedictine names seasoned educator Mesa branch campus administrator
July 20, 2012
Longtime Arizona resident and educator Jo Wilson has been tapped to help lead Benedictine University’s western expansion of its values-based...
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Neon Trees, All-American Rejects concert tickets go on sale July 14
July 13, 2012
Tickets for a hot concert featuring national recording artists Neon Trees and The All-American Rejects will go on sale Saturday....
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Three named recipients of faculty awards for exemplary teaching, research, service
July 13, 2012
Three members were recently named recipients of the 2012 Benedictine University Faculty Awards. These awards recognize significant achievements in the...
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Benedictine University announces its Spring 2012 Dean’s Recognized List
July 6, 2012
Lisle, Illinois ~ Benedictine University proudly announces that 378 students were named to the Spring 2012 Dean’s Recognized List. The...
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Benedictine University announces its Spring 2012 Dean’s List
July 6, 2012
Lisle, Illinois ~ Benedictine University proudly announces that 807 students were named to the Spring 2012 Dean’s List. The Dean’s...
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July 6, 2012
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Company culture and its impact on profit focus of new CVDL research partnership
June 29, 2012
Benedictine University’s Center for Values-Driven Leadership (CVDL, www.cvdl.org), which seeks to help business leaders forge new paths to profitability, today...
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Benedictine’s adult undergraduate, graduate programs can make a difference in your life
June 29, 2012
You have been telling yourself for years that you will go back to school and you have decided that you...
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Neon Trees, All-American Rejects to rock it out at BenFest 2012
June 26, 2012
National recording artist and synth-pop/alternative rock revivalist Neon Trees will team up with rocker The All-American Rejects to perform at...
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Former NBA player to talk about how drugs ended career and almost his life
June 15, 2012
Former Massachusetts high school basketball legend Chris Herren accomplished his dream of playing in the NBA first with the Denver...
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6,000 pages in, executives reach milestone in Values-Driven Leadership Ph.D. program
June 15, 2012
The three-year program is designed for senior executives interested in growing profitable businesses through leadership, organizational change and sustainability. Students...
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Ceremony marks founding of Women’s Institute at Benedictine University
June 14, 2012
Benedictine University will mark the founding of the Women’s Institute for Global Leadership and recognize women who have made a...
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Are you turf enough? Sports Complex stadium field gets new surface
June 11, 2012
The Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex stadium field is receiving a facelift this month as landscapers tear up the...
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Demand for nutritionists, dietitians to grow faster than all other jobs
June 1, 2012
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of dietitians and nutritionists is expected to grow 20 percent faster than...
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Benedictine expands reach, taps into historic heritage with Czech exchange program
June 1, 2012
Benedictine University is giving its students and faculty an opportunity to pursue academic excellence – not only on an international...
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Benedictine receives invitation to open campus in Phoenix diocese
May 30, 2012
The diocese’s invitation is the latest step in a process that will allow Benedictine to open a branch campus in...
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Get more out of your child’s summer camp and grab a spot in BenU’s program
May 25, 2012
Wondering how you’re going to keep your children occupied this summer? Looking for a program where they can not only...
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Workshop focuses on mentoring, career advancement for women
May 25, 2012
Want to learn how to be a more effective leader? Looking for a professional mentor who can show you the...
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Benedictine University receives license to offer academic programs in Arizona
May 24, 2012
The Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education voted unanimously today to approve Benedictine University’s application and to grant Benedictine...
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Scholarships make college affordable for growing number of students
May 16, 2012
At Benedictine University, students have dozens of opportunities to help them make college more affordable - even free.
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PGA Hall of Famer Tom Watson helps Benedictine raise scholarship funds
May 16, 2012
Tom Watson, the revered professional golfer, will be the featured guest at the 18th Annual President’s Invitational Golf Outing hosted...
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Sweets loving scholar-athlete receives award to attend leadership conference
May 15, 2012
Benedictine volleyball player Candace Cuppini receives award to attend women's leadership summit.
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Mulberry Child depicts author’s struggle, daughter’s acceptance of Chinese heritage
May 11, 2012
The Women’s Institute for Global Leadership at Benedictine University will hold a screening of the movie, “Mulberry Child,” from 6:00-8:30...
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Degree blends science and business to fill demand for tech savvy businessmen
May 11, 2012
A Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business with Science Applications addresses the growing demand for highly-capable, technology-based and cross-trained...
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Sisters complete academic hat trick – all three graduate on the same day
May 11, 2012
The sisters grew up with three other siblings on the West Side of Chicago. They learned at an early age...
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Ten students receive scholarships from Simmers and Curley Trusts
May 10, 2012
Ten students enrolled in the Nursing program at Benedictine University have been awarded scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year, said...
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Benedictine University equipped to save lives with ‘StormReady’ program
May 10, 2012
Benedictine University equipped to save lives with ‘StormReady’ program
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Benedictine students get real view of Cuba on study abroad trip
May 4, 2012
Benedictine students get real view of Cuba on study abroad trip
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Axelrod calls on young people to engage in public service, shape America’s future
April 27, 2012
Axelrod, a Democratic strategist and political advisor who found his calling very early in life – he was only 10...
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Student reporters get first-hand global perspective from the streets of China
April 27, 2012
Benedictine University students aren't learning about distant lands from their textbooks or Google – they're hitting the streets in China...
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New bishop of Joliet diocese to address Benedictine undergraduate graduates; Sorensen to address graduate graduates
April 27, 2012
The Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, who was recently appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to succeed Bishop J. Peter Sartain...
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New choices, ‘matinee’ classes put M.B.A. program on leading edge
April 26, 2012
The Benedictine University Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is adding more courses, offering new concentrations and providing greater delivery...
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Benedictine partners with Rasmussen to make M.B.A. more widely available
April 18, 2012
Benedictine University announced a partnership with Rasmussen College to begin offering its Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program at Rasmussen’s...
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Basketball camp gives youngsters the chance to learn, create friendships
April 18, 2012
in grades 3-8 who want to learn the proper techniques and fundamentals of basketball should attend Benedictine University’s Eagle Basketball...
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Student’s medical mystery tour will take him to Swiss research facility
April 18, 2012
Bohdan Khomtchouk will take another step toward realizing his dream when he travels to Switzerland this summer to participate in...
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Sharpen your employment tools at Benedictine’s Spring Career Fair
April 11, 2012
Dust off that old resume and practice your elevator speech. Benedictine University’s Spring Career Fair is around the corner.
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Architect of “Yes We Can,” chief Obama advisor Axelrod to address CCL event
April 11, 2012
David Axelrod, the chief campaign strategist for President Obama’s re-election bid, will speak at Benedictine University at 7:30 p.m. on...
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Benedictine will put students on “Road to Success” at college planning night
April 5, 2012
From 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, Benedictine’s Enrollment Center will host “Road to Success,” on the second...
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Ceramics and sculptures of Benedictine instructor put on display through June 15
March 30, 2012
Bob Dixon’s exhibit, titled “Transition: Moving from Center,” will be on display during regular campus hours. A reception will be...
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Open house events make learning about Benedictine easy, convenient
March 26, 2012
“Spring Open House” offers high school students the opportunity to meet with the University staff to discuss Benedictine’s academic programs,...
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Questions about the cosmos can be investigated using faith and reason
March 21, 2012
The fifth annual Faith and Reason Symposium, “In the Beginning God…Faith, Reason, the Cosmos and Humanity” is designed to create...
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Bring your tired electronics, worn-out computers to recycling event at BenU
March 21, 2012
The Village of Lisle, DuPage County, School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education (SCARCE), Creative Recycling Systems (CRS)...
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Students recognized for essays analyzing impact of Vatican II
March 21, 2012
Three college students and a senior from Glenbard North High School were recognized by the Office of University Ministry at...
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College of Science recognizes work of three very distinguished alumni
March 21, 2012
Three College of Science alumni were recently honored for their achievements at a banquet held in the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum...
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Benedictine to hold emergency preparedness exercise on March 22
March 14, 2012
During the exercise, inbound and outbound traffic from College Road to campus will be restricted. Access to the Krasa Student...
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Leadership program empowers women to advance in the workplace, at home
March 14, 2012
To give more women the advanced skills they need to lead and succeed in business and life, Benedictine University’s Moser...
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Prevent summer slide, have a ball at BenU’s Summer Fun Day Camp
March 14, 2012
Boys and girls ages 5-13 can choose from soccer, relay races, sand volleyball, fishing, water activities, arts and crafts and...
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Reward your taste buds, save money by growing your own veggies from seeds
March 9, 2012
Andrew Nordstrom, an account executive with Shemin Landscape Supply and former owner of South View Horticulture, a residential design and...
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Want a job? Practical training, preparation required beyond the classroom
March 7, 2012
Competition for jobs in America is at an all-time high. Not only do most companies require a college degree, but...
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Good seats still available for “Cobra Starship” at Rice Center
March 6, 2012
Cobra Starship, which has created such hits as “Good Girls Gone Bad,” “What Happens on the Dancefloor” and “You Make...
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Companies must address their social, environmental impact to be viable
March 6, 2012
Christopher G. Worley, Ph.D., who holds a joint appointment as a senior research scientist at the University of Southern California’s...
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Amir is “Frank-ly” floored after being named scholar-in-residence at Oxford
March 6, 2012
Amir, an assistant professor of Language and Literature at Benedictine University, was recently selected as just the second recipient of...
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Benedictine University celebrates 125 years of excellence in education
March 6, 2012
2012 marks Benedictine University’s 125th anniversary. A series of special events commemorating the event are planned throughout the year. The...
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“Master,” “consummate jazz guitarist” Jim Kanas to perform at Benedictine
March 6, 2012
Kanas is Benedictine University’s artist-in-residence during the Spring 2012 semester and will perform live at the Coal Ben on the...
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Library marks University’s 125th birthday with open house, multimedia presentation
March 6, 2012
The Benedictine University Library will mark the University’s 125th birthday and honor National Library Week by presenting “Library of Change:...
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No matter how old you are, you can still keep your brain in shape
March 6, 2012
The center will hold an open house from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 29 at the Moser Center for...
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Think you’re too old to try dating online? Take a class from an expert
March 6, 2012
The first step in dating is trying to find someone to date. Online dating vastly expands one’s opportunities, but when...
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First responders credit Benedictine program for giving them the tools to be effective leaders
March 2, 2012
First responders hone their mental and physical abilities to promptly and properly attend to any number of critical, emergent situations....
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Seminars focus on how women can start a business, build personal brand
February 27, 2012
The Women’s Institute for Global Leadership at Benedictine University will present a series of seminars during Women’s History Month on...
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Benedictine University announces its Fall 2011 Dean’s Recognition list
February 10, 2012
Benedictine University announces its Fall 2011 Dean’s Recognition list
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Benedictine University announces its Fall 2011 Dean’s list
February 10, 2012
Benedictine University announces its Fall 2011 Dean’s list
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Iowa caucuses reveal unpredictable nature of politics to visiting Benedictine students
February 3, 2012
A few weeks ago, five Benedictine students entered this elite world during an educational exploration of the 2012 Republican Party...
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Senior business executives say values worth the risk
February 3, 2012
With Occupy Wall Street protests driving the demand for reforms within financial institutions, and economics and value alignment at the...
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Benedictine University is dedicated to the education of undergraduate and graduate students from diverse ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds. As an academic community committed to liberal arts and professional education distinguished and guided by our Roman Catholic tradition and Benedictine heritage, we prepare our students for a lifetime as active, informed and responsible citizens and leaders in the world community.
Benedictine University is a Catholic University in the Benedictine Tradition that Provides a Values-Centered Liberal Arts Education Enriched by Our Excellence in Science.

- In 2012, The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Benedictine University as the No.1 fastest-growing campus in the country among private nonprofit research universities between 2000-2010.
- Forbes magazine named Benedictine among "America's Top Colleges" for the second consecutive year in 2012.
- Benedictine's Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is listed by Crain's Chicago Business as the fifth largest in the Chicago area in 2012.
- TheBestColleges.org ranked Benedictine third among the top online Catholic colleges and universities in 2013 and the online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program fourth in the nation for 2013.
- TheBestColleges.org ranked Benedictine's online Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program fifth in the nation for 2013.
- TheBestSchools.org ranked Benedictine's online Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program among the top 15 in the nation for 2012.
- U.S. News & World Report consistently lists Benedictine among the top colleges and universities in the nation and ranked Benedictine's online Master of Science in Nursing program among the top 50 in the country. The University was recognized in 2011 as eighth in Illinois for highest average freshman retention rate and sixth in Illinois for racial diversity.
- U.S. News & World Report named Benedictine University to its list of “Best Online Bachelor’s Programs” in the nation for 2013.
- StateUniversity.com ranks Benedictine University as the safest four-year school in Illinois (third among all Illinois colleges and universities) based on a scale that accounts for the severity and frequency of on-campus crime in 2011.
- Listed as a 2012 "Military Friendly School" by G.I. Jobs, a veteran-owned publication focusing on post-military education and employment.
