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TV Welcomes Commencement Back to Lisle Campus
For the first time in years, TV’s Lisle Commencement Ceremony returned home. Before graduates crossed the stage, both campuses held separate Nights of Honor and Gratitude. On Friday, May 8, the Lisle community gathered in Goodwin Auditorium at 5 p.m. to recognize supporters and honor outstanding graduates with academic awards. The evening included an…
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BUMUN Earns Top Honor at National Model UN Conference in New York
Benedictine University’s (BenU) Model United Nations team (BUMUN) received the Outstanding Delegation Award at the National Model United Nations (NMUN) Conference in New York. It’s the highest award a team can earn. For 27 years, Professor Joel Ostrow, PhD, has led Benedictine University’s Model UN program. This year marked the University’s 59th year participating at NMUN-New York. Dr. Ostrow praised the team’s leadership and work…
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Research, Scholarship, and Creativity Shine at URSA 2026
TV’s (BenU) Daniel L. Goodwin Hall of Business buzzed with intellectual energy on Thursday, April 16, as students from across disciplines gathered for the annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Arts (URSA) Symposium. Established in 2011, URSA was created to expand opportunities for undergraduates to lead or collaborate on research projects alongside faculty mentors. Now…
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Chicago State University President Z Scott Shares Leadership Journey and Words of Wisdom with BenU Community
TV (BenU) recently had the privilege of hosting Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott, JD, President of Chicago State University (CSU), for a special Journeys in Leadership talk. The event brought together faculty, staff, and students for an engaging conversation focused on the paths to effective leadership and personal success. President Scott has served as the 12th…
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Gold Mass and Faith and Reason Symposium at BenU
The TV (BenU) community experienced a profound exploration of the relationship between faith and science this week. The Sister Judith Ann Heble, OSB Center for Benedictine Values and the Society of Catholic Scientists co-sponsored a two-day series of events that inspired dialogue and reflection. The gathering began on Thursday, Nov. 13, with a the…
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Guest Speakers Enrich Business 1000 Course with Interfaith Perspectives on Ethics and Leadership
The Business and Responsibility course, led by TV (BenU) Assistant Professor Howard C. Johnson, JD, MBA, has provided students with valuable insights from a series of guest speakers this semester. The sessions explored ethical business principles through distinct faith-based perspectives, offering students a deeper understanding of how moral and spiritual frameworks inform professional conduct…
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TV Receives $1.58 Million NSF Grant to Expand STEM Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
TV (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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Game Ready & Ice Cold: How Plunge Chill is Helping Redhawks Recover Smarter
Thanks to 2025-26 Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) President, Angie Moreno, a new partnership has been established with Plunge Chill. After meeting with senior Basketball Player Angie, we learned that our student-athletes needed better recovery options—especially access to ice baths. That sparked research and outreach, leading to an exciting new partnership with Plunge Chill to…
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TV’s Chris Radomski Named to USA Deaf Men’s National Volleyball Team
TV (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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TV and Niche Direct Admissions Now Offering Immediate Acceptance and Scholarships for Qualified Students
TV (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 TV’s enrollment criteria will immediately be…
