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Benedictine University Welcomes Commencement Back to Lisle Campus
For the first time in years, Benedictine University’s Lisle Commencement Ceremony returned home. Before graduates crossed the stage, both campuses held separate Nights of Honor and Gratitude. On Friday, May 8, the Lisle community gathered in Goodwin Auditorium at 5 p.m. to recognize supporters and honor outstanding graduates with academic awards. The evening included an…
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Guest Speakers Enrich Business 1000 Course with Interfaith Perspectives on Ethics and Leadership
The Business and Responsibility course, led by Benedictine University (BenU) Assistant Professor Howard C. Johnson, JD, MBA, has provided students with valuable insights from a series of guest speakers this semester. The sessions explored ethical business principles through distinct faith-based perspectives, offering students a deeper understanding of how moral and spiritual frameworks inform professional conduct…
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Coming Home: Alums Madison Kindle and Grant DeGrasse Take the Lead
In a thrilling five-set victory, Benedictine University(BenU) Redhawks Women’s Volleyball secured a win for new Head Coach Madison Kindle, MS, ’18, in her first game at the helm, defeating Bushnell University. This milestone is particularly meaningful as Kindle is a proud BenU volleyball alum from the Mesa campus, having been part of the very first…
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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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Eagles and Redhawks Volleyball Earn Prestigious AVCA Academic Award
Benedictine University’s (BenU) women’s volleyball teams have been recognized for their academic excellence, with both the Eagles and Redhawks earning the 2025 American Volleyball Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. This honor celebrates programs that maintain a year-long grade-point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. A record-breaking 1,450 collegiate and high school volleyball…
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Benedictine University Announces Partnership with Des Moines University to Expand Healthcare Career Opportunities for Students
Benedictine University (BenU) is proud to announce a new collaboration with Des Moines University (DMU) to provide its students with a direct pathway to successful careers in medicine and health sciences. “Benedictine University is thrilled to join forces with Des Moines University to enhance our students’ opportunities in medical and health sciences careers,” stated Joseph…
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Mesa University Commencement 2024: A Day to Remember
The Benedictine University Mesa 2024 commencement on May 9th marked a significant moment as we gathered to honor graduating students. The campus was abuzz with celebration, resonating with the cheers of proud families and friends who came to support our graduates. This year, we cheered on 82 graduates, recognizing their exceptional dedication and scholarly contributions.…
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Mesa Men’s Golf Wins Cal Pac Tournament
Congratulations goes out to the Mesa Men’s Golf team who won the Cal Pac Tournament, held at Olivas Links Golf Course in Ventura, CA. Read the full article here.
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I AM BIONIC Award Winners Shine ɫƵ Goodwin College of Business
Fall 2024 I AM BIONIC Award Winners Shine at Benedictine University Mesa Goodwin College of Business! With immense pride, we announce the distinguished recipients of the I AM BIONIC (Believe it or not, I Care!) awards at the Mesa, AZ campus of Benedictine University Goodwin College of Business under the mentorship of the esteemed Prof.…
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Benedictine University Receives IBHE Capital Investment Grant
We are pleased to announce that Benedictine University received an IBHE Capital Investment Grant. This grant will fund improvements on campus. The Illinois Board of Higher Education has awarded $400 million in grants through the Independent Colleges Capital Investment Grant Program to 45 institutions of higher education in Illinois in partnership with the Illinois Capital…
