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Dr. Angie LaMora Receives Publishing Contract with Cognella for Innovative Workbook
Dr. Angie LaMora, an associate professor of biology at McKendree University, recently received a publishing contract with Cognella Publishing for her book, Thinking Your Way through A&P. The book showcases Dr. LaMora's critical thinking riddles with an...
Jan 31, 2024, 4:04pm EST

McKendree Professor of English Set to Publish Two New Books
(LEBANON, Ill.) - Dr. Martha Patterson, professor of English at McKendree University, has been offered an advanced contract with Princeton University Press for The New Negro: A History, 1887-1933. She will be the lead co-editor with Dr. Henry Louis Gat...
Jan 23, 2024, 2:23pm EST

McKendree University Associate Professor of Biology Recognized for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Angie LaMora, an associate professor of biology at McKendree University, is this year's recipient of the 2023 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award for her outstanding contribution to the teaching profession and to her students. She was chosen by th...
Nov 17, 2023, 9:18am EST

Local Artist, Adjunct Professor Presents New Artwork at Exhibition This September
Jeffrey Nihiser, adjunct art professor at McKendree, currently has a work of art exhibited at the HeARTland Gallery in Hillsboro, Ill., throughout the month of September. The exhibition, titled "Divine Intervention," opened on Friday, September 8 and c...
Sep 15, 2023, 4:41pm EDT

McKendree English Professor Appointed Contributing Editor, Columnist for The Teaching Professor
Dr. Nichole DeWall, professor of English at McKendree University, recently assumed the role of contributing editor at The Teaching Professor, one of the largest international publications of teaching and learning in higher education. In this capacity, ...
Sep 1, 2023, 4:54pm EDT
Dr. Sara Frank Receives McKendree University Grandy Faculty Award
Dr. Sara (Trask) Frank, associate professor of communication at McKendree University, received McKendree University's 2023 William Norman Grandy Faculty Award, given by the Alumni Association. Frank accepted the surprise honor at the undergraduate comm...
May 16, 2023, 3:38pm EDT

Dr. Julie Tonsing-Meyer Presents in International Educational Meetup
Dr. Julie Tonsing-Meyer, professor of education at McKendree University, recently presented in Kahoot!'s first higher education meetup on Thursday, March 23 in front of dozens of faculty members from different disciplines. Faculty, staff and administra...
Mar 30, 2023, 2:30pm EDT

Beloved Associate Professor of Communication Wins UMC Exemplary Teacher of the Year at McKendree University
Dr. Sara (Trask) Frank, an associate professor of communication at McKendree University, recently received the 2023 United Methodist Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award. This award was given by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the ...
Mar 20, 2023, 4:44pm EDT

Local Professor of Political Science Publishes New Book
Dr. Brian Frederking, professor of political science at McKendree University, recently published his latest book titled Renegotiating the Liberal Order: Evidence from the UN Security Council. In the book, which is 203 pages long, Dr. Frederking challen...
Jan 20, 2023, 12:12pm EST

McKendree Education Professor Wins Fulbright Specialist Award
Dr. Darryn Diuguid, professor of education at McKendree University, recently received the Fulbright Specialist Award during the fall 2022 semester. Administered through the Fulbright Board and United States Department, the award allows interested insti...
Jan 10, 2023, 4:07pm EST