September 5, 2008 press conference with Senator Dick Durbin

12/5/2006
Firefighter prepares for future thanks to unique program for first responders
Benedictine University's First Responder Program is a unique program that provides affordable and quality higher education to all eligible police and fire personnel in the suburbs of Chicago.

11/21/2006
Summit promotes ways to cut energy costs, protect environment
Creating a more energy-efficient home and business and the development of hybrid automobiles are among the topics that will be addressed at the fourth annual DuPage Environmental Summit from noon-5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 in Scholl Hall Room 101 on the campus of Benedictine University.

10/27/2006
Benedictine University celebrates first graduating class in Shenyang, China
The first group of students have earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Benedictine University at its partner university, Shenyang University of Technology in Shenyang, China.

10/17/2006
Benedictine, College of DuPage partner to offer accelerated bachelor's in nursing
The Benedictine University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)provides the experienced registered nurse will the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake leadership positions where they work and to further their education at the graduate level.

10/5/2006
"Kids Nite Out" frees moms and dads while kids swim, play and have fun
Benedictine University will provide area children with a variety of activities that promote fitness and fun while offering their parents a break with its "Kids Nite Out" program from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. beginning Saturday, October 14 in the campus' Dan and Ada Rice Center.

10/3/2006
Benedictine program provides college education for police, fire personnel
Benedictine University's First Responder Program provides affordable and quality higher education to all eligible police and fire personnel in DuPage, Kendall and Kane counties.

5/24/2006
Benedictine University brings reading and literacy program to Lake County
Benedictine University will begin offering a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Reading and Literacy in Lake County, University officials announced recently.

5/9/2006
Benedictine faculty helping to shape future of Organization Development
Peter Sorensen, Ph.D., director of the Benedictine University Ph.D. in Organization Development (O.D.) program, and Therese Yaeger, Ph.D., adjunct faculty member, were among the key presenters at two recent conferences which will help shape the future of the O.D. field.

4/19/2006
Nine Benedictine University students inducted into history honor society
Nine students have been named charter members of the Benedictine University chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the honorary society in history.

3/31/2006
Benedictine students display their talents during "Festival of the Arts"
The Benedictine University Department of Music will present its semiannual "Festival of the Arts" Wednesday-Sunday, April 5-9.

3/24/2006
Study, protection of the environment shared aim of Benedictine, Wilderness
As part of the University's mission to encourage its students, faculty and staff to appreciate the environment and act as responsible stewards of the world in which we live, Benedictine recently applied for and was granted membership in Chicago Wilderness.

3/16/2006
Students who are planning to transfer should attend 'Tribute' at Benedictine
Students planning to transfer from community colleges or other four-year colleges or universities, and even adults who plan on going back to school after years in the workforce, can learn more about Benedictine University at a "Tribute to Transfers" from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 in the Krasa Student Center.

3/10/2006
Benedictine takes lead as national certification group meets in Chicago
Chicago will host the 16th Annual National Association for Alternative Certification Conference, "Recruiting, Training, Mentoring and Retaining Alternatively Certified Educators," at the Chicago City Centre March 27-29. The event is chaired by Gary Ketterling of Benedictine University.

2/15/2006
Summer school registration begins March 1 at Benedictine University
Summer classes are available in a number of subject areas including: accounting, chemistry, computer science, communication arts, economics, finance, health science, history, literature, mathematics, nutrition, physics, psychology and sociology.

2/1/2006
Grand opening scheduled for Benedictine University's classroom facility in Bellwood
Grand opening ceremonies will take place from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9 for Benedictine University's new adult learning facility on the second floor of a renovated building at 407 Mannheim Road in the Village of Bellwood.

1/18/2006
Benedictine set to launch new Ed.D. program in higher education
Applications are being accepted until February 1, 2006 for Benedictine University’s new Ed.D. in Higher Education and Organization Change program. Classes begin March 3.