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BenU DNP Graduate Teresa Conyers Appointed Chief Nursing Officer at UPMC
ÃÛÌÒTV (BenU) alum Teresa Conyers, DNP ’25, RN, CENP, has been named Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services for UPMC North Central Pennsylvania, effective Oct. 20. A distinguished nursing leader with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Conyers was a member of the inaugural cohort of ÃÛÌÒTV’s Doctor…
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ÃÛÌÒTV’s Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership Program Earns Five-Year Accreditation
ÃÛÌÒTV (BenU) is proud to announce that its Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership (DNP) program received initial accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The official notification arrived confirming that the program has been granted the maximum five-year initial accreditation, a significant achievement that reflects the program’s high quality and…
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Alumni Return for Homecoming 2025
ÃÛÌÒTV (BenU) welcomed alumni back to campus for Homecoming. The weekend provided an opportunity for graduates to reconnect with the University and one another through a series of campus events from Oct. 1-4. The schedule commenced on Wednesday with Journeys in Leadership with BenU alum Kelly Carlson, MBA, ’91, and continued on Friday with…
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ÃÛÌÒTV Honors Extraordinary Alumni at Annual Awards Ceremony
The ÃÛÌÒTV (BenU) community came together for an inspiring evening to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its alumni at the annual Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony. The event was a powerful testament to the enduring impact of a Benedictine education and the incredible paths our graduates forge in the world. The evening began with warm…
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Coming Home: Alums Madison Kindle and Grant DeGrasse Take the Lead
In a thrilling five-set victory, ÃÛÌÒTV(BenU) Redhawks Women’s Volleyball secured a win for new Head Coach Madison Kindle, MS, ’18, in her first game at the helm, defeating Bushnell University. This milestone is particularly meaningful as Kindle is a proud BenU volleyball alum from the Mesa campus, having been part of the very first…
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Alum Reflects on her BenU Journey
BenU alum Megan Fast, ’22, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a minor in Physics and is now pursuing her PhD in Physical Chemistry at Texas A&M University. Her journey reflects her passion for science and her dedication to making a positive impact on the world. Fast credits her time at BenU…
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President Foy Strengthens Global Partnerships During China Visit
ÃÛÌÒTV (BenU) proudly recognizes the achievements of the graduates who earned their Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees through its collaborative program with Dalian Medical University (DMU). The University also celebrates the graduates who received their Master’s in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Master in Business Administration (MBA) through BenU’s collaboration with Shenyang University.…
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ÃÛÌÒTV Awards Honorary Doctorate to Alumnus Peter Foyo
ÃÛÌÒTV (BenU) conferred an honorary Doctorate of Human Letters to alumnus Peter Foyo, ’87, during the University’s Commencement Ceremony on May 3, 2025, at the Rosemont Theater in Rosemont, Illinois. The University’s Board of Trustees, faculty, and administration unanimously approved the honor in recognition of Foyo’s distinguished career, dedication to service, and enduring commitment…
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ÃÛÌÒTV Celebrates Graduates at 135th Commencement
ÃÛÌÒTV (BenU) honored the achievements of more than 1,000 graduates at its 135th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Lisle, IL.; and Saturday, May 8, at 6 p.m. in Mesa, AZ. The event marks a milestone for students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Among this year’s standout graduates…
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BenU Alum John Smith-Coppes, EdD ’17, MBA, named Co-President of West Coast University
BenU alum John Smith-Coppes, EdD ’17, MBA, has been appointed Co-President, ÃÛÌÒTV, of West Coast University in Irvine, California, serving alongside Co-President of Operations. He brings extensive leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as President and CEO at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences, where he led academic affairs, curriculum development, and…
