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Dr. Brenda Boudreau, Dr. Lauren Thompson Talk Roe vs. Wade at Brown Bag
Dr. Brenda Boudreau, professor of English, and Dr. Lauren Thompson, associate professor of history, held a discussion regarding Roe vs. Wade and the Supreme Court at McKendree University's Brown Bag on Wednesday, Sept. 7. The two professors' discussio...
Sep 7, 2022, 5:35pm EDT
Dr. Kelly Stewart Kicks off First Brown Bag of the Semester with Powerful Positive Talk
Dr. Kelly Stewart, associate professor of education at McKendree University, began the University's Brown Bag series for the 2022-2023 academic year on Wednesday, Aug. 31 with a powerful, positive, and interactive presentation called "The Power of Posi...
Aug 31, 2022, 5:42pm EDT
Psychology Students, Professor of Psychology Publish Research about Stigma Toward Schizophrenia
Dr. Guy Boysen, professor of psychology at McKendree University, and three psychology students and recent graduates published research regarding schizophrenia and the stigma the disorder still faces. Senior Peyton Osgood, Colby Price '22 and Aliyah Rol...
Aug 26, 2022, 1:00pm EDT
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