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McKendree University
McKendree University is a nationally ranked, private university offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in the St. Louis region, Southern Illinois and online. As a Bearcat, you’ll join a vibrant community, make valuable connections, and serve others in the world around you. You’ll develop strong leadership skills, learn from expert faculty, and attain the personalized education you deserve.
- Bearcat Hall-of-Famer Carl Poelker Passes Away One of McKendree's athletic pillars leaves a lasting legacy on the...
- McKendree University Named ALL IN Highly McKendree is one of 129 campuses that has earned this recognition so...
- McKendree University to Host Easter Egg Hunt March McKendree University, in partnership with the First United Methodist...
- McKendree Makes NCAA History as First Women's Bearcats win inaugural NCAA title with three individual champions and... Read More »
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McKendree Spotlight
Positioned to Thrive
McKendree Marches Toward its Bicentennial with Great Successes
Now more than ever, it’s a great day – a great time, even – to be a Bearcat. As universities throughout the nation struggle to stay afloat and remain relevant in today’s ever-shifting educational landscape, McKendree University stands steadfast and ready to serve its students now and in the future..
Studying Abroad
Nichole Diaz Broadens Her Horizons This Summer with Study Abroad
Studying in another country offers students amazing opportunities; not only will it often give students an edge when they apply for jobs or graduate students, but it will also help shape them into a stronger, more independent person who has a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Maxine Clark Visits McKendree
“Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Questions”: Maxine Clark Inspires McKendree Students
When Build-A-Bear Workshop® was in its early stages, a young girl looked at a golden cat plushie and said it looked like macaroni and cheese. Maxine thought initially that was good because, well, who doesn’t like mac ‘n’ cheese? However, to her surprise, the girl replied, “No, you can’t eat..
