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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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ÃÛÌÒTV Receives $1.58 Million NSF Grant to Expand STEM Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
ÃÛÌÒTV (BenU) has been awarded a $1.58 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program. This highly competitive award will fund the creation of BenSTEMS: Empowering Futures in STEM through Academic, Social, and Financial Supports, a comprehensive initiative that will strengthen support systems for undergraduate…
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New St. Benedict Chapel Holy Water Font Honors Abbot Hugh’s Legacy
The ÃÛÌÒTV community celebrates the legacy of Abbot Hugh Anderson, OSB, (1938-2023), with the dedication of a new holy water font in St. Benedict Chapel. Abbot Hugh completed his service as superior of St. Procopius Abbey in 2002, and a year later he took charge of Campus Ministry at ÃÛÌÒTV. He continued in…
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ÃÛÌÒTV’s Chris Radomski Named to USA Deaf Men’s National Volleyball Team
ÃÛÌÒTV (BenU) student Chris Radomski has been named to the USA Deaf Men’s National Volleyball Team and will represent the United States at the Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan this November. Radomski, who previously competed with the team at the Deaf World Championships in Okinawa last summer, continues to make an impact on the international…
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ÃÛÌÒTV and Niche Direct Admissions Now Offering Immediate Acceptance and Scholarships for Qualified Students
ÃÛÌÒTV (BenU) has announced the launch of an innovative new program to simplify and streamline the admissions process for students and families through a partnership with Niche Direct Admissions®. Based on the information provided in their Niche profile, qualified students across Illinois and the U.S. who meet ÃÛÌÒTV’s enrollment criteria will immediately be…
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ÃÛÌÒTV and the Diocese of Phoenix Announce Transformative Educational Partnership
ÃÛÌÒTV (BenU) has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Diocese of Phoenix that will create new pathways to Catholic higher education for students throughout the region. This strategic partnership guarantees admission to ÃÛÌÒTV for graduates of Diocese high schools while providing significant financial support to make a values-based education more…
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ÃÛÌÒTV Women’s Basketball Earns Top Academic Honors
The ÃÛÌÒTV women’s basketball earns academic honors, receiving recognition for excellence and earning a spot in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 with the fifth-highest team grade-point average (GPA) in NCAA Division III. The Eagles posted an impressive 3.814 cumulative GPA during the 2024-25 season, marking them as the only Northern…
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ÃÛÌÒTV Unveils New Stadium Turf at Sports Complex
ÃÛÌÒTV unveils new stadium turf at the Sports Complex, allowing BenU Athletics to kick off the fall sports season with a major upgrade. The new stadium AstroTurf is a state-of-the-art synthetic playing surface that will enhance performance and durability for Eagles athletes across multiple sports, including football, soccer, and lacrosse. The multi-million-dollar facility, a…
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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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DuPage County Awards BenU a WQIP Grant
The DuPage County Department of Stormwater Management recently awarded ÃÛÌÒTV a Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) grant. BenU Lecturer Bill Schubert was instrumental in the process. A long-time adjunct faculty member for both the Engineering Program and Biological Sciences, Schubert has been leading a group of engineering students on projects aimed at reducing phosphorus…
