Recent News
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
McKendree Professor of English's Latest Book Wins Award
Dr. Brenda Boudreau's latest book recently won the Susan Koppelman Award for the Best Anthology, Multi-Authored, or Edited book in Feminist Studies for 2024. The book, titled Abortion in Popular Culture: A Call to Action, was written in 2022 during the...
Feb 28, 2024, 3:13pm EST
McKendree Psychology Professor and Alum Publish New Study
Dr. Guy A. Boysen, professor of psychology at McKendree University, and Peyton Osgood, a 2023 graduate and psychology alum of McKendree University, have recently published a new study in Teaching of Psychology. This article represents Boysen and Osgood...
Feb 28, 2024, 2:40pm EST
