In front are, from left, Morgaine Olson (biology), Jordan Lantz (marketing) and Jennnifer Shimmin (physical education). In back are, from left, Jackson Bergren (business administration), Toby Turnquist (exercise science), Declan Flynn (business administration and marketing) and Drew Brown (business administration)

The eleven-member administrative team at the Illinois High School Association includes a trio of former Fighting Scots — Craig Anderson '91 (speaking), Chris Schwarz '09 (left), and Matt Troha ('04), who was unable to attend the event

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2025) — There have been popes for about 2,000 years. For the first time ever, one was born less than 250 miles from Monmouth.

That is one of many notable facts about former Cardinal Robert Prevost, who last week was named the successor to the late Pope Francis. The Rev Dr John Huxtable, who serves as Monmouth College's chaplain, weighed in with a few opinions on Prevost, who has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 8, 2025) — As the academic year comes to a close, a pair of popular series hosted by Monmouth College will hold their final events next week before taking a break for the summer.

On May 13, the Maple Leaf Community Concert Series will feature Jared Freiburg and The Vagabonds. The concert will be staged at 7PM in the Kasch Performance Hall of Dahl Chapel and Auditorium.