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Dr. Nichole DeWall Discusses Beowulf with Local High School Students
Dr. Nichole DeWall, professor of English, visited Edwardsville High School on Friday, Sept. 13 to give a lecture to Beth Warner's British Literature class. DeWall shared her passion for the Old English language and Beowulf during the lecture. DeWall...
Oct 10, 2024, 4:35pm EDT
Anita Gentry Receives President's Award for Professional Excellence
Anita Gentry, assistant director of undergraduate admission and transfer counselor at McKendree University, has recently been awarded the President's Award for Professional Excellence. The winner of this award shines as an ideal example of an ambassado...
Jun 13, 2024, 11:45am EDT
Beloved Nursing Professor, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Director at McKendree University Retires
Dr. Richelle Rennegarbe, a professor of nursing and the director of DNP Programs at McKendree University, recently announced her retirement from full-time teaching. A resident of Nashville, Ill., Dr. Rennegarbe has taught at McKendree for more than 22...
May 28, 2024, 9:15am EDT
McKendree University Recognizes Two Associate Faculty Members for Excellence in Teaching
Two associate faculty members were recently recognized for their excellence in teaching at McKendree University. Alan Woodruff, adjunct instructor of anatomy and physiology, received the 2024 McKendree University Associate Faculty Excellence in Teachin...
May 23, 2024, 9:44am EDT
Dr. Brian Frederking Receives 2024 McKendree University Grandy Faculty Award
Dr. Brian Frederking, professor of political science, received McKendree University's 2024 William Norman Grandy Faculty Award, given by the Alumni Association. Dr. Frederking accepted the surprise honor at the morning undergraduate commencement ceremo...
May 20, 2024, 9:43am EDT
Dr. Martha Patterson Awarded Hutchins Family Fellowship at Harvard University for Spring 2025
Dr. Martha Patterson, professor of English at McKendree University, was recently awarded a Hutchins Family Fellowship at Harvard University for the spring 2025 semester. She will be a scholar-in-residence at the Hutchins Center for African & African Am...
Apr 30, 2024, 3:43pm EDT
Dr. Shelly Lemons Named 2025 President of the Southwestern Historical Association
Dr. Shelly Lemons, professor of history at McKendree University, was elected to be the 2025 president for the Southwestern Historical Association (SWHA). The SWHA is an affiliate of the Southwestern Social Sciences Association. Dr. Lemons most recentl...
Apr 30, 2024, 12:00am EDT
Dr. Jen Moder-Bell Honored with 2024 United Methodist Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award
Dr. Jen Moder-Bell, an associate professor of music education at McKendree University, recently received the 2024 United Methodist Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award. This award was given by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the Un...
Mar 21, 2024, 1:03pm EDT
Dr. Shelly Lemons Elected President for St. Clair County Historical Society
The St. Clair County Historical Society Board of Directors elected Dr. Shelly Lemons, professor of history at McKendree University, to serve a two-year term as president of the organization on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Dr. Lemons is the 31st president of...
Mar 4, 2024, 11:15am EST
Dr. Michael Porterfield Publishes Chapters in New Education Book
Dr. Michael Porterfield, educational technology manager at McKendree University, recently published two chapters in a book called Career Pathways in Adult Education Perspectives and Opportunities. This book, which is part of the American Association fo...
Feb 28, 2024, 4:28pm EST