Recent News
McKendree University Professor of Psychology Chairs Symposium, Gives Presentation in Minneapolis
Dr. Guy Boysen, professor of psychology at McKendree University, chaired a symposium called "Universal Design for Learning and the Teaching of Psychology: Application and Evaluation" at the American Psychological Association's Annual Conference in Minn...
Aug 25, 2022, 4:21pm EDT
Dr. Karee Nasser Named Professor of Special Education at McKendree University
McKendree University is proud to announce the recent promotion of Dr. Karee Nasser to professor of special education. Dr. Nasser has been working at the University since 2011 and also serves as the chair of the School of Education. "Being awarded prom...
Aug 19, 2022, 12:00pm EDT
Dr. Richard Baker Appointed to Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Board
Dr. Richard "Rick" Baker, assistant professor of nursing at McKendree University, was recently appointed to a three-year commitment as a committee member of the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Board. He was officially appointe...
Jul 7, 2022, 3:48pm EDT
Dr. Frederking Set to Publish New Book Next Year
Dr. Brian Frederking, professor of political science at McKendree University, will be publishing a new book next year. Titled "Renegotiating the Liberal Order: Evidence from the UN Security Council," the new book is slated to be published in February 2...
Jul 5, 2022, 1:09pm EDT
Dr. Patterson Accepted into NEH Summer Institute
Dr. Martha Patterson, professor of English at McKendree University, was recently accepted into the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) Summer Institute. The three-week, residential institute, Making Modernism: Literature, Dance, and Visual Cultu...
Jul 1, 2022, 11:20am EDT
Dr. Louison Named Faculty Research Fellow by National Great Rivers Research and Education Center
Dr. Michael Louison, assistant professor of biology at McKendree University, was recently named a faculty research fellow by the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) in Alton, Ill. This exciting summer fellowship will include c...
Jun 30, 2022, 3:44pm EDT
Dr. Richards Publishes Research, Presents Paper at Annual Midwest Association of Teacher Educators Conference
Dr. Timothy Richards, now-retired professor of secondary education at McKendree University, recently authored an article titled "Teacher Preparation and Strategies for Supporting Students with Mental Health Issues." The article was published in the 202...
Jun 9, 2022, 3:12pm EDT
Dr. Darryn Diuguid Elected to American Library Association's Caldecott Book Award Committee, Receives NEH Fellowship to Attend Exciting Conference
Dr. Darryn Diuguid, professor of education at McKendree University, was recently elected to the American Library Association's (ALA) 2024 Caldecott Book Award Committee. His term of appointment will begin July 1, 2022 and will conclude with the adjourn...
Jun 7, 2022, 1:17pm EDT
McKendree Faculty and Students Visit London
Dr. Alan Alewine and Dr. Heather Dye, along with first-year Aaron Brown, senior Chloe Gamber and senior Addie Smith, visited London this May. The trip counted as a cross-cultural requirement for the students. The group visited several iconic locations...
May 31, 2022, 12:14pm EDT
Dr. Frederking Presents Discussion about Russian Invasion of Ukraine
On Wednesday, April 6, Dr. Brian Frederking provided an insightful online presentation about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how the war has already influenced world politics. This presentation was part of McKendree's Brown Bag series, and the enti...
Apr 13, 2022, 11:47am EDT