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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
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