College of Arts & Sciences Articles
Millikin professor shares excitement about the most powerful telescope launched by NASA
MU professor offers insight into James Webb Space Telescope
Christmas 2021 saw the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) that now serves NASA as another eye in the sky.
Dean's Reports
Dr. Randy Brooks
Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Millikin named host institution for Illinois Association of Teachers of English
December 8, 2021 at 11:45am
Dr. Kaitlin Glause named Executive Secretary for IATE
Millikin University has been named the host institution for the Illinois Association of Teachers of English (IATE). The appointment will take effect starting July 1, 2022.
Made it Millikin: Theodore Fisher
December 3, 2021 at 12:30pm
For those that grow up in a "college town," there may be preconceived notions about staying close to home to attend a university. Students like Millikin University sophomore Theodore Fisher are breaking that barrier.
Millikin's Nat Long named 2021 Lincoln Laureate
November 24, 2021 at 10:15am
Theatre and biology double major honored for leadership and service
Nat Long (they/them), a theatre and biology major, was honored as Millikin University's recipient of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois' Student Laureate Award for 2021. The senior from Verona, Wis., was honored during the 47th annual Lincoln Academy Student Laureate virtual ceremony on Nov. 10.
Millikin criminal justice students contribute to Peace Summit
November 22, 2021 at 12:30pm
"We want these summits to be the first part of many conversations about important topics."
For Keyria Rodgers, director of Millikin University's Criminal Justice Department and instructor of criminal justice, few experiences are more rewarding than observing her students apply what they've learned in her classes to make the world a better place. On Nov. 3, during the second Peace Summit series event held at The Salvation Army in Decatur, Ill., Rodgers witnessed just that.
Graduate-level research preps chemistry major for bright future
Make It Millikin: Greta Jacobson
New student-run venture WJMU Productions arrives on Millikin's campus
"We want students to be prepared to compete for the best jobs and stories in that evolving field."
To help students prepare for the evolving field of multimedia communication, Millikin University has launched a new student-run venture in the fall of 2021 called WJMU Productions.
Millikin Professors receive Love of Learning Awards
Dr. David Cook and Dr. Jennifer Schroeder honored for academic achievements and goals
Big Blue Backpacks kicks off year six of addressing food insecurity in local community
Millikin organization announces expansion, will serve 160 students with meals
Big Blue Backpacks, a Millikin University-based organization seeking to address food insecurity in the Decatur, Ill., community and the lives of children and families, will begin its sixth year providing nourishment to students in need at Dennis Lab School.