Recent News
Gordon and Ozturk Retire as Professors Emeriti
Dr. Betsy Gordon and Dr. Feza Ozturk have retired from their distinguished teaching careers at McKendree University with the honor and title of professor emerita, awarded at the May 12 undergraduate commencement ceremony. Gordon, of Lebanon, Ill., j...
May 12, 2018, 2:43pm EDT
DeWall Wins 2018 Grandy Faculty Award
The McKendree University Alumni Association chose an English professor known for her positive attitude and love of Shakespeare for the 2018 William Norman Grandy Faculty Award. Dr. Nichole DeWall received the honor at undergraduate commencement exercis...
May 12, 2018, 2:36pm EDT
Terese Kasson Wins 2018 Exemplary Teacher Award
McKendree University accounting instructor Terese Kasson, of Breese, Ill., has received the 2018 Exemplary Teacher Award, an honor given to one faculty member each year by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Churc...
May 1, 2018, 4:03pm EDT
J.L. Kemp Inducted into Sigma Gamma Rho
Dr. J.L. Kemp, professor of psychology at McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill., was inducted recently into the sisterhood of Sigma Gamma Rho (SGR), an organization rich in history. Founded in 1922 by seven educators at Butler University in Indianapoli...
Apr 20, 2018, 4:06pm EDT
National Service Award for Speech Team Coach
Dr. Stephen Hagan, associate professor of sociology and speech coach at McKendree University, was honored recently at the National Speech Championship (NSC) with the National Service Award for his service to students, coaches and the community at large...
Mar 27, 2018, 4:28pm EDT
Patterson to Speak at Event Honoring Illustrator Charles Dana Gibson
Dr. Martha Patterson, professor of English at McKendree University, has been invited by the Historic Landmarks Preservation Center (HLPC) in New York City to speak at the presentation of a Cultural Medallion in honor of the life and work of illustrator...
Mar 23, 2018, 3:30pm EDT
