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Benedictine University becomes first campus in state to offer Transact mobile student ID on smartphones, wearable devices
Nov 30, 2021 5:14 PM - Students, faculty and staff at Benedictine University in Lisle can now transform their physical Benedictine University BCard (the official university ID card) into a mobile ID. -
Benedictine University's 'Journeys in Leadership' series to feature music producer, performer Terence F. Clark Dec. 1
Nov 29, 2021 11:33 AM - Terence F. Clark, music producer and current touring drummer for Keith Urban and Boz Skaggs, will be the next featured guest in Benedictine University's "Journeys in Leadership" speaker series on Wednesday, Dec. 1. -
State pilot program to help recruit, retain teachers of colorNov 19, 2021 3:53 PM - Twenty-four 24 colleges and universities statewide will be part of a pilot program to develop recruitment and retention plans for future teachers of color.
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Suburbanites remember Colin Powell as a 'class act,' 'gentleman'
Oct 19, 2021 5:55 AM - Suburban residents have had several brushes with the late retired Gen. Colin Powell over the years. Benedictine University President Charles Gregory still remembers the feeling of "awe" from his first encounter with Powell. And Bartlett resident and Korean War Army veteran Chuck Fruehe will never forget the few minutes he spent talking to Powell during a visit to the World War II memorial in Washington. -
Latinx theology expert to speak at Benedictine University Oct. 20-21
Oct 13, 2021 11:17 PM - On Oct. 20-21, Benedictine University in Lisle will host distinguished Catholic theologian Dr. Natalia Imperatori-Lee for two lectures exploring the diversity of global Catholicism and the challenges faced by women in today's Church. -
Benedictine University awarded $195,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant
Oct 9, 2021 12:44 AM - Dr. Kaveh Hemmat of Benedictine University in Lisle has been awarded a $195,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to collaborate with scholars from around the globe to produce an annotated translation of the "Book of China," a travel narrative written by a Persian merchant who toured China in the 16th century. -
Flexible programs, technical training help suburban colleges recover from pandemic slump
Sep 20, 2021 1:56 PM - Suburban community colleges are trying a variety of approaches to recover from an 18-month COVID-19 slump. Student enrollment is up among select demographic groups and programs, though overall most of the colleges are not back to pre-pandemic levels. -
BenU Speaker Series to feature NAMI Chicago CEO April 14
Apr 12, 2021 12:16 PM - A leading voice in conversations around mental illness will be the next featured guest in Benedictine University's "Journeys in Leadership" speaker series on Wednesday, April 14. -
Benedictine University hosts Heritage Lecture with author Nicole Sotelo Feb. 25
Feb 16, 2021 12:50 PM - Benedictine University Heritage Lecture will feature "All Should Rise Together: Community, Trauma, and What Holds Us Together" with author Nicole Sotelo on Thursday, Feb. 25. -
Service opportunities, virtual events abound for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 14, 2021 10:40 AM - Monday, Jan. 18, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, due to the pandemic, the civil rights leader will be remembered through online tributes and service opportunities and projects.
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