September 26, 2016
Music legends and Motown favorites, The Temptations, will perform at Benedictine University’s new Goodwin Hall Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 15.
September 23, 2016
As medical director of the emergency room at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, Ill., and emergency ultrasound director at both Valley West and Kishwaukee hospitals in DeKalb, Ill., Jim Fedinec,...
September 23, 2016
Gerald Horne, Ph.D., will discuss the African-American struggle for freedom within a global perspective from the Haitian Revolution to Black Lives Matter as a History Visiting Scholar on Thursday, October...
September 20, 2016
September 16, 2016
The former Alhambra Hotel in downtown Mesa may not be as opulent as its historic namesake, but developers converting the building into a residence for Benedictine University at Mesa students...
September 16, 2016
The national board president of Girl Scouts of the USA, a state representative and the CEO of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago are the featured speakers of the 2016 Greater Chicago Women’s...
September 13, 2016
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September 7, 2016
Edgar Schein will discuss his views and his latest book, “Humble Consulting: How to Provide Real Help Faster,” from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, on the fourth floor...
September 1, 2016
Benedictine University announced that it has awarded Associate of Arts (A.A.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degrees to 396 students who...
August 29, 2016
The University officially welcomed more than 600 new freshman and transfer students today for the first day of fall classes after completing a physical reorganization during the summer to better...
August 29, 2016
The Visiting Scholar in Catholic Thought lecture series at Benedictine University at Mesa will present a performance of “Haunted by God: The Life of Dorothy Day” at 5:30 p.m. on...
August 17, 2016
Benedictine University is assisting more than a dozen students with paid summer internships as part of a two-fold plan to introduce them to the teaching profession and further develop marketable...
August 17, 2016
Joe Coots, C98, played a lead character in the first national tour of “Kinky Boots.”
August 17, 2016
Benedictine University recently combined two student support offices into the new Academic and Career Enrichment Center (ACE) and created the Center for Experiential Learning (BenXL) to better serve students and...
August 3, 2016
Benedictine’s Ed.D. in Higher Education and Organizational Change program gives students the opportunity to make positive changes on a daily basis by focusing on material that can be immediately applied...
July 19, 2016
Springfield, Ill. ~ Benedictine University at Springfield proudly announces that 60 students were named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List and 68 students were named to the Dean’s Recognized List.
July 19, 2016
Mesa, Ariz. ~ Benedictine University at Mesa proudly announces that 68 students were named to the Spring 2016 Dean’s List and six students were named to the Dean’s Recognized List.
July 19, 2016
Lisle, Illinois ~ Benedictine University proudly announces that 908 students were named to the Spring 2016 Dean's List and 212 students were named to the Dean's Recognized List.
July 18, 2016
The Benedictine University Police Department and the Lisle Police Department invite the public to attend the 3rd annual “National Night Out” at the University from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August...
July 12, 2016
Josie (Mari Sponsler) McCarthy was living among the homeless when she came up with an idea for a restaurant that would welcome everyone with open arms and a side of...
July 12, 2016
The University’s Student Senate approved 15 new clubs since the end of the Spring 2015 Semester, increasing the number of student organizations on the Lisle campus from 47 to 62.
July 12, 2016
The Benedictine University Police Department is celebrating 10 years of keeping the Lisle campus safe during a time of rapid growth and change locally and throughout the higher education landscape.
July 12, 2016
Benedictine University has a special connection with three inspirational nuns who came all the way from Tanzania to Lisle to study and obtain skills to improve the lives of women...
July 7, 2016
In an effort to further promote interfaith dialogue and to help better meet the spiritual, academic and cultural needs of the University’s Muslim population, Benedictine President Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D.,...
July 5, 2016
It was two decades ago that Benedictine first became a university — thanks in large part to the launch of its first doctoral program, the Ph.D. in Organization Development (OD).
June 22, 2016
Benedictine University’s 22nd Annual President’s Invitational Golf Outing will be held Tuesday, July 19, at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont. This year’s celebrity guest will be World...
June 20, 2016
The 2015 and 2016 graduating classes at Benedictine University inducted 48 graduate students from the College of Business into the University’s Sigma Beta Delta chapter.
June 2, 2016
Six faculty members were named recipients of the 2015-16 Benedictine University Faculty Awards, including Vince Gaddis, Ph.D., professor of History, who was awarded the Judith Ann Whinfrey Distinguished Faculty Award...
May 31, 2016
As a young girl in Anaheim, Calif., Molly Morley always felt at home on a volleyball court – and it showed. Years later, it came as no surprise to her...
May 27, 2016
DeMaria will visit Benedictine University on Wednesday, June 15, to speak about her remarkable journey at 7:00 p.m. in the Goodwin Hall Auditorium. She will also sign copies of her...
May 23, 2016
Benedictine University at Mesa reached another landmark in its development as a premier Catholic institution of higher learning on Saturday when 64 graduates turned their tassels and walked across the...
May 20, 2016
Corinne (Galgano) Nawrocki, D.O., celebrated a landmark moment in her career this past November, becoming the first woman in more than 120 years to serve as Silver Cross Hospital’s chief...
May 19, 2016
For years, scientists have made conclusions about the behavior of ancient life on Earth using a hodgepodge of clues from fossils, geologic patterns and theory. But an increasing number of...
May 16, 2016
Benedictine University is seeking comments from the public about the University in preparation for a periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six...
May 13, 2016
Benedictine University’s best and brightest graduates were honored for their outstanding academic achievements at the Interfaith Baccalaureate Ceremony on May 6 at the Rice Center.
May 4, 2016
Visiting students can get ahead academically by taking one, two or more of any number of regular and blended (combining classroom and online instruction) courses being offered at Benedictine University...
May 3, 2016
According to the 2016 PayScale College Return on Investment (ROI) Report: Best Value Colleges, Benedictine is ranked among the top 10 schools in Illinois and the top 20 percent nationwide...
May 3, 2016
As a student at Benedictine University, Nayeli Vazquez didn’t hold anything back.
May 2, 2016
The Benedictine University Scholars Society is a group of endowed scholarship and award founders. Each spring, Benedictine hosts a breakfast to foster communication between these donors and their scholarship recipients.
April 29, 2016
John O. Whiteman, one of Mesa’s most devoted philanthropists, an advocate of early childhood learning and former CEO of the Caterpillar dealership Empire Southwest, will address graduates at Benedictine University...
April 25, 2016
On the eve of Earth Day 2016, more than 500 people filled Benedictine University’s Goodwin Hall auditorium to hear former NASA scientist James Hansen, Ph.D., and WGN-TV’s chief meteorologist Tom...
April 22, 2016
The National Moser Center for Adult Learning at Benedictine University at Mesa provides more of the accelerated, affordable and convenient degree programs busy adults need to help them advance in...
April 21, 2016
After serving a year as an associate member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Benedictine University at Mesa was accepted as an active member during the organization’s national...
April 15, 2016
Kat Pleviak, professional puppeteer and founder/artistic director of Sea Beast Puppet Company in Chicago, will teach a puppetry class at Benedictine University as part of their Artist-in-Residence program, which allows...
April 15, 2016
Benedictine University honored 14 alumni for their contributions to their communities through their leadership and philanthropy.
April 15, 2016
Carrie Johnson, C94, an award-winning correspondent for NPR’s Washington desk, will address graduates at Benedictine University’s 126th Commencement Convocation on Saturday, May 14 at the Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports...
April 14, 2016
Jayashree Sarathy, Ph.D., assistant professor of Biological Sciences, and her undergraduate researcher, adult “super senior” Sally Jo Detloff of West Chicago, are seeking to unravel the cellular pathways that are...
April 8, 2016
Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., M.F.A., was officially recognized as the 11th president of Benedictine University during a ceremony on Friday commemorating his installation as the leader of the private Catholic...
April 5, 2016
Benedictine is offering two new online certificates within the M.S. in Nutrition and Wellness program for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise and expand their ability to impact local, state...
April 5, 2016
The Department of Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice and Clinical Psychology at Benedictine University is sponsoring a screening of the film and an appearance by Leslee Udwin beginning at 7:00 p.m....
April 4, 2016
The coffee retail giant Starbucks made headlines recently when it announced a plan to donate 100 percent of unused food from its stores to area food banks, responding to a...
April 1, 2016
Building a high-performing firm starts with leaders who have the right values, says Michael Beer, Ph.D., a Cahners-Rabb Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus, at the Harvard Business School.
March 24, 2016
The Certificate in Financial Planning (CFP) program available through the National Moser Center for Adult Learning at Benedictine University at Mesa is designed for people looking for a career in...
March 22, 2016
The Benedictine Eagles' record-breaking 31-1 season concludes in the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball National Championship game on March 19 in Salem, Va.
March 22, 2016
James Hansen, Ph.D., a leading climate change researcher and Tom Skilling, WGN-TV’s chief meteorologist, will take an in-depth look at climate change and discuss potential efforts to reduce its impact...
March 21, 2016
Leonard A. Bertolini has been named the vice president of Development at Benedictine University by President Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., M.F.A.
March 18, 2016
Benedictine University President Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., M.F.A., came away from a recent visit to Asia with a better understanding of how the University is providing quality, values-based graduate programs...
March 14, 2016
The Benedictine Eagles whipped Ohio Wesleyan 97-84 on Friday and crushed Alma (Mich.) College 93-73 on Saturday to advance to the Final Four of the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball...
March 11, 2016
Benedictine University’s Ninth Annual Faith and Reason Symposium will present “Faith and Reason: Perspectives on Aging” from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, in Goodwin Hall, Room 321.
March 8, 2016
Benedictine University proudly announces that 895 students were named to the Fall 2015 Dean’s List and 275 students were named to the Dean’s Recognized List.
March 8, 2016
Conference reviews lessons learned from America’s civil rights movement, discusses commonalities with today’s race-based social crusades
March 8, 2016
New full-time traditional undergraduate students enrolled beginning fall 2016 at the Benedictine University at Mesa campus may be eligible for the new Mesa Partnership Scholarship to help with tuition costs.
March 7, 2016
Prospective freshmen and transfer students can discover their own path to greatness at a Spring Open House from 12:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, at Gillett Hall, 225 E. Main...
March 7, 2016
The Village of Lisle, DuPage County, School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education (SCARCE), and Benedictine University encourage area residents to bring their electronics and other waste items...
March 7, 2016
Benedictine University celebrated the people – past and present -- who contribute to the University with their time, talent and treasure at the annual Founders Day Celebration on Friday, March...
March 4, 2016
Benedictine University’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Exercise Physiology program satisfies a growing need within the health care industry for more highly trained professionals who can use exercise to...
March 2, 2016
Toni Preckwinkle had a message to deliver to students and audience members gathered in Benedictine University’s Goodwin Hall Auditorium Tuesday.
February 25, 2016
Benedictine is continuing its efforts to provide students with greater career planning support into professions that best match their academic interests through the addition of the new Benedictine University Mentorship...
February 24, 2016
Benedictine, which wrapped up a 25-0 regular season and remains No. 2 in the nation in the D3hoops.com poll, is averaging 87 points per game and is outscoring its opponents...
February 19, 2016
Blackhawks President and CEO John F. McDonough will speak at Benedictine University at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, in the Goodwin Hall Auditorium as part of a program sponsored...
February 18, 2016
For nearly two decades, Jeanne Bishop never uttered the name of the man who killed her sister, brother-in-law and their unborn child.
February 17, 2016
Adult students in northern and central Illinois who are looking to upgrade their technological knowledge in the marketing field can now gain an even greater edge with two new undergraduate-level...
February 12, 2016
Lisle, Illinois ~ Fr. Joel Rippinger, O.S.B., a monk at Marmion Abbey and teacher at Marmion Academy in Aurora, will present: “A Source of Vigor in a Spiritual Ecosystem: Benedictine...
February 12, 2016
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will discuss progress made in public safety, public health and economic development, Chicago politics and the issues facing the current Cook County Board at...
February 11, 2016
The Benedictine University Police Department was selected as a College/University Award winner for its outstanding participation in the 32nd Annual National Night Out last August by the National Association of...
February 4, 2016
Kerry Andrews (M.B.A.'14, C96), a leader at one of the most iconic film and television companies in the world, knows a thing or two about tenacity and perseverance.
January 29, 2016
Benedictine University, in conjunction with Roosevelt University, will honor Black History Month with the conference, “Come, Let Us Build a New World Together: 50 Years after the Mississippi Summer Project,”...
January 28, 2016
Managers, administrators and executives who are seeking career advancement and to more effectively lead their organizations have a limited window to apply to one of the most recognized and acclaimed...
January 25, 2016
While religious divisiveness and sectarian violence permeate many parts of the world, the belief that Catholic education can be a force for good was an underlying theme of a conference...
January 22, 2016
More jobs will require education credentials that surpass a bachelor’s degree, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
January 20, 2016
“Shared Solidarities: Palestinians and Black Americans in the 1960s and Today,” will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, in Goodwin Hall, Room 321, as part of Benedictine...
January 18, 2016
Judge Arnette Hubbard addressed more than 600 people who gathered at Benedictine University on Monday for the 21st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast hosted by Benedictine University...
January 6, 2016
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Benedictine University is an opportunity for participants to commemorate the spirit of service that was engendered by the slain...
January 5, 2016
Kari-Shane Davis Zimmerman, Ph.D., associate professor of Theology at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minn., will lecture as part of Benedictine University at Mesa’s “Visiting Scholar...
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