Recent News
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
Dr. Jenny Mueller Receives Writing Residency Awards for Summer 2022
Dr. Jenny Mueller, a professor of English at McKendree University, has recently received writing residency awards for this summer at three nationally-known artist residency programs: Centrum in Port Townsend, Wash.; PLAYA in Summer Lake, Ore.; and Wild...
Mar 24, 2022, 12:34pm EDT
Dr. Shelly Lemons Gives Virtual Dust Bowl-Inspired Presentation in Goodwell, Oklahoma
Dr. Shelly Lemons, professor of history at McKendree University, teamed up with Dr. Steven Kite, a professor of history at the University of Arkansas in Fort Smith, Ark., to give a virtual presentation on Thursday, Feb. 24 at the No Man's Land Museum i...
Mar 17, 2022, 1:00pm EDT
Dr. Alan Alewine Reappointed for Four More Years as Peer Corps Member for the HLC
Dr. Alan Alewine, associate provost and professor of mathematics at McKendree University, was recently reappointed to another four-year term as a member of the Peer Corps for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Alewine was selected as a Peer Corps m...
Mar 16, 2022, 11:17am EDT
Professor of Psychology Featured on Educational Podcast
Dr. Guy A. Boysen, a professor of psychology at McKendree University, was recently featured on the educational podcast Two Pint PLC: Personal & Professional Education Discussion. The interview revolved around Boysen's recent publication regarding Unive...
Mar 7, 2022, 11:32am EST
