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Psychology Professor Earns McKendree University Grandy Faculty Award
A psychology professor who often includes his students as research collaborators has received McKendree University's 2019 William Norman Grandy Faculty Award, given by the Alumni Association. Dr. Guy Boysen accepted the surprise honor at undergraduate ...
May 11, 2019, 2:04pm EDT
Mathematical Association of America's Illinois Section Honors McKendree Professor
The Illinois Section of the Mathematical Association of America (ISMAA) has presented Dr. J. Alan Alewine of McKendree University with its Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics Award. He was honored on March 29 at the ISMAA confer...
Apr 2, 2019, 3:08pm EDT
Professors Read at Pre-K for National Greek Week
Dr. J.L. Kemp and Dr. Pamela Manning of McKendree University captured the attention of pre-kindergartners at Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center and Officer Elementary School in East St. Louis during a "Real Greeks Read" event on March 21. The universi...
Apr 2, 2019, 2:37pm EDT
Lemons Appointed to County Historical Society
Dr. Shelly Lemons, associate professor of history at McKendree University, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the St. Clair County Historical Society for a one-year term. She will assist with an ongoing project to complete a new library an...
Mar 26, 2019, 10:52am EDT
Thompson Receives 2019 MLK Humanitarian Award
Dr. Lauren Thompson, assistant professor of history, is the faculty recipient of McKendree University's 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award, which celebrates the spirit and legacy of the Reverend Dr. King. Recipients demonstrate care and com...
Jan 25, 2019, 12:21pm EST
Political Science Professor Honored for Excellence in Teaching
A dedicated and rigorous instructor who molds his students into complex thinkers is McKendree University's 2018 recipient of the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Brian Frederking, professor of political science, was among 100 St. Louis educato...
Nov 19, 2018, 4:31pm EST
Alewine Participates in CIC Senior Leadership Academy
Dr. J. Alan Alewine, associate dean for curriculum and professor of mathematics at McKendree University, is participating in the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI) Senior Leadership Academy for 2...
Nov 19, 2018, 4:26pm EST
Art Professor's Work Earns Award of Distinction
Amy MacLennan was awarded the Anonymous Award of Distinction for her pastel painting, Bend, North of Lebanon, at the 7th Annual Wabash Valley Exhibition at the Swope Art Museum, in Terre Haute, Ind. MacLennan is an associate professor of art at McKendr...
Sep 28, 2018, 12:09pm EDT
Gordon and Ozturk Retire as Professors Emeriti
Dr. Betsy Gordon and Dr. Feza Ozturk have retired from their distinguished teaching careers at McKendree University with the honor and title of professor emerita, awarded at the May 12 undergraduate commencement ceremony. Gordon, of Lebanon, Ill., j...
May 12, 2018, 2:43pm EDT
DeWall Wins 2018 Grandy Faculty Award
The McKendree University Alumni Association chose an English professor known for her positive attitude and love of Shakespeare for the 2018 William Norman Grandy Faculty Award. Dr. Nichole DeWall received the honor at undergraduate commencement exercis...
May 12, 2018, 2:36pm EDT
