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BenU Student Spotlight: Mahnoor Fatani
When Mahnoor Fatani chose Benedictine University, she sought a strong business education, supportive faculty, and a campus community where she could develop as a leader. Her experience has exceeded those expectations on every level. Academically, Fatani is pursuing double majors in Accounting and Management & Organizational Behavior, with concentrations in Human Resource Management and Operations…
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BenU Mesa Recognized with NAIA Champions of Character Award
Benedictine University (BenU) Mesa Athletics has been recognized with the NAIA Champions of Character庐 Gold Five-Star Institution Award for the 2025-26 academic year, achieving the highest possible distinction with a perfect score of 100 points . The award, earned by 203 NAIA member institutions nationwide, honors schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to character-driven athletics…
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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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BUMUN Earns Top Honor at National聽Model聽UN聽Conference in New York
Benedictine University’s (BenU) Model United Nations team (BUMUN) received the Outstanding Delegation Award at the National Model United Nations (NMUN) Conference in New York. It’s the highest award a team can earn. For 27 years, Professor Joel Ostrow, PhD, has led Benedictine University’s Model UN program. This year marked the University’s 59th year participating at NMUN-New York. Dr. Ostrow praised the team’s leadership and work…
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Research, Scholarship, and Creativity Shine at URSA 2026
Benedictine University’s (BenU) Daniel L. Goodwin Hall of Business buzzed with intellectual energy on Thursday, April 16, as students from across disciplines gathered for the annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Arts (URSA) Symposium. Established in 2011, URSA was created to expand opportunities for undergraduates to lead or collaborate on research projects alongside faculty mentors. Now…
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Chicago State University President Z Scott Shares Leadership Journey and Words of Wisdom with BenU Community
Benedictine University (BenU) recently had the privilege of hosting Zaldwaynaka 鈥淶鈥 Scott, JD, President of Chicago State University (CSU), for a special Journeys in Leadership talk. The event brought together faculty, staff, and students for an engaging conversation focused on the paths to effective leadership and personal success. President Scott has served as the 12th…
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Gold Mass and Faith and Reason Symposium 黄色视频
The Benedictine University (BenU) community experienced a profound exploration of the relationship between faith and science this week. The Sister Judith Ann Heble, OSB Center for Benedictine Values and the Society of Catholic Scientists co-sponsored a two-day series of events that inspired dialogue and reflection. The gathering began on Thursday, Nov. 13, with a the…
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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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Benedictine University Receives $1.58 Million NSF Grant to Expand STEM Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
Benedictine University (BenU) has been awarded a $1.58 million grant from the National Science Foundation鈥檚 (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program. This highly competitive award will fund the creation of BenSTEMS: Empowering Futures in STEM through Academic, Social, and Financial Supports, a comprehensive initiative that will strengthen support systems for undergraduate…
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Game Ready & Ice Cold: How Plunge Chill is Helping Redhawks Recover Smarter
Thanks to 2025-26 Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) President, Angie Moreno, a new partnership has been established with Plunge Chill. After meeting with senior Basketball Player Angie, we learned that our student-athletes needed better recovery options鈥攅specially access to ice baths. That sparked research and outreach, leading to an exciting new partnership with Plunge Chill to…
