Derick Lavan discusses his chemistry research with Monmouth professors Audra Goach and Laura Moore

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 2, 2024) — Although beloved Monmouth College chemistry professor Richard "Doc" Kieft" died in 2009, his presence is still felt strongly in his department and on campus.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 28, 2024) — Caleb Toberman navigated a potential travel snafu to have one of the more memorable spring breaks for a Monmouth College student.

Half of the group is pictured before departing campus to speak to music students at Orion High School. Vea Vavrosky is second from the left, and Megan Holevoet is fourth from the right

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (03/26/2024) — As it turned out, the late 2010s weren't the best time to start a new initiative. Right as any momentum was beginning, the pandemic slammed the door shut.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 25, 2024) — Monmouth College and Monmouth's Midwest Bank change presidents at the rate of roughly once per decade.

The new president of the latter institution is a graduate of the former, as Aaron Jensen ('89) took over on January 1.

A veteran of nearly forty years in banking, Jensen is Midwest's 18th president in its 154-year history. His alma mater will soon name its fifteenth president since its founding in 1853.

The Monmouth students are pictured at the theater at Epidaurus, which music professor Justin Swearinger said had amazing acoustics

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 22, 2024) — Spring break is in the rearview mirror at Monmouth College, and by now, most of the campus knows that three music ensembles — the Chorale, the Chamber Choir and the Chamber Winds — traveled to Greece.

Pictured taking a break from the entomological conference are, from left, Cally Tate, Kimber Calvert, Olivia Turley, Talon Hunter, and Jaiden Rivera

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 21, 2024) — In recent years, Monmouth College's biology program has steered students toward what is known as "Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences."

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 20, 2024) — After their international tour in Greece during Monmouth College's spring break, the Chamber Winds, Chorale and Chamber Choir are back on campus.

The three ensembles will present a "home concert" at 7:30PM, March 23, in the Kasch Performance Hall of Dahl Chapel and Auditorium, performing music from their tour. The event is free and open to the public.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 19, 2024) It's not a foolproof system, but one of the indicators of a solid economy is an automobile dealership with a full lot, according to retired Monmouth College business professor Ken McMillan.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 19, 2024) — In January, harsh weather prevented the Rev Charles Burton from traveling to Monmouth College from St Louis to give the keynote talk for the school's celebration of the life and impact of the Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

The 1992 Monmouth graduate will instead present his talk at 7PM, March 26, in Dahl Chapel and Auditorium. Titled "From Equality to Equity: A Dream Redefined," the talk is free and open to the public.

Press spokesperson Jaclyn Driscoll, a 2012 Monmouth graduate, confers with Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch during another busy day in Springfield

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