Recent News
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
Two Associate Faculty Members Recognized for Excellence in Teaching at McKendree University
Two associate faculty members were recently recognized for their excellence in teaching at McKendree University. Melissa Ray, adjunct instructor and staff accompanist, received the 2022 McKendree University Associate Faculty Excellence in Teaching Awar...
Apr 12, 2022, 10:48am EDT
Dr. Jean Sampson Receives UMC Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award
Dr. Jean Sampson, professor of management and marketing at McKendree University, recently received the 2022 United Methodist Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award. This award was given by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United M...
Mar 31, 2022, 10:30am EDT
