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New St. Benedict Chapel Holy Water Font Honors Abbot Hugh’s Legacy
The Benedictine University community celebrates the legacy of Abbot Hugh Anderson, OSB, (1938-2023), with the dedication of a new holy water font in St. Benedict Chapel. Abbot Hugh completed his service as superior of St. Procopius Abbey in 2002, and a year later he took charge of Campus Ministry at Benedictine University. He continued in…
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Benedictine University’s Chris Radomski Named to USA Deaf Men’s National Volleyball Team
Benedictine University (BenU) student Chris Radomski has been named to the USA Deaf Men’s National Volleyball Team and will represent the United States at the Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan this November. Radomski, who previously competed with the team at the Deaf World Championships in Okinawa last summer, continues to make an impact on the international…
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Benedictine University and Niche Direct Admissions Now Offering Immediate Acceptance and Scholarships for Qualified Students
Benedictine University (BenU) has announced the launch of an innovative new program to simplify and streamline the admissions process for students and families through a partnership with Niche Direct Admissions®. Based on the information provided in their Niche profile, qualified students across Illinois and the U.S. who meet Benedictine University’s enrollment criteria will immediately be…
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Benedictine University and the Diocese of Phoenix Announce Transformative Educational Partnership
Benedictine University (BenU) has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Diocese of Phoenix that will create new pathways to Catholic higher education for students throughout the region. This strategic partnership guarantees admission to Benedictine University for graduates of Diocese high schools while providing significant financial support to make a values-based education more…
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Benedictine University Women’s Basketball Earns Top Academic Honors
The Benedictine University women’s basketball earns academic honors, receiving recognition for excellence and earning a spot in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 with the fifth-highest team grade-point average (GPA) in NCAA Division III. The Eagles posted an impressive 3.814 cumulative GPA during the 2024-25 season, marking them as the only Northern…
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Benedictine University Unveils New Stadium Turf at Sports Complex
Benedictine University unveils new stadium turf at the Sports Complex, allowing BenU Athletics to kick off the fall sports season with a major upgrade. The new stadium AstroTurf is a state-of-the-art synthetic playing surface that will enhance performance and durability for Eagles athletes across multiple sports, including football, soccer, and lacrosse. The multi-million-dollar facility, a…
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President Foy Strengthens Global Partnerships During China Visit
Benedictine University (BenU) proudly recognizes the achievements of the graduates who earned their Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees through its collaborative program with Dalian Medical University (DMU). The University also celebrates the graduates who received their Master’s in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Master in Business Administration (MBA) through BenU’s collaboration with Shenyang University.…
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DuPage County Awards BenU a WQIP Grant
The DuPage County Department of Stormwater Management recently awarded Benedictine University a Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) grant. BenU Lecturer Bill Schubert was instrumental in the process. A long-time adjunct faculty member for both the Engineering Program and Biological Sciences, Schubert has been leading a group of engineering students on projects aimed at reducing phosphorus…
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BenU Hosts Feed the Need! at the Rice Center
Benedictine University (BenU) will partner with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) to host the annual Feed the Need! MobilePack event on March 8 and 9. The event aims to pack more than 800,000 life-saving meals for children and families in need around the world. Volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, schools, churches, and businesses,…
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Chicago Bears to host BenU for the First-ever Collegiate Women’s Flag Football Game for Illinois
Benedictine University (BenU) will face off against Rockford University at the Chicago Bears’ Walter Payton Center for the first-ever collegiate women’s flag football game for the state of Illinois. The game will take place Saturday, March 8, at 6:15 p.m. The Bears have been a driving force in expanding girls’ and women’s flag football for…
