25 Mar 2026

Monmouth Alumni Sisters Mary Ann Eiserman, Cherry Simmons Collaborate on Children's Book Twenty Years in the Making

By Barry McNamara

Mary Ann Eiserman (left) and Cherry Simmons discussed the creation of their new children's book during a March 18 program at their alma mater, Monmouth College

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 25, 2026) — Even a short book can take a long time.

That's one of the lessons that the Galusha sisters — alumni Mary Ann Eiserman ('72) and Cherry Simmons ('80) — shared with a group of Monmouth College students Wednesday evening during a talk on campus.

24 Mar 2026

Trio of Monmouth Concerts Down to Two as Moschenross Recital on March 31 Cancelled

By Barry McNamara

"He's back by popular demand," said MLCCS organizer Stan Jenks about David Burnham. "He incorporates his show with the audience so well. He just brings the audience in"

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 24, 2026) — The March 31 piano recital by Ian Moschenross has been cancelled.

25 Feb 2026

Monmouth College's Student Newspaper Has Stellar Day at Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) Convention

By Barry McNamara

Courier staff members displaying this year's awards include, from left, Billy Lopatto, Mikaela Avery, Elena Fry-Hernandez, Seamus O'Sullivan, Riley King, Dawsyn Wilson, and Ryan Philliips

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 25, 2026) — The staff at The Courier, Monmouth College's student newspaper, had their finest year ever in terms of awards from the Illinois College Press Association.

20 Feb 2026

"American Icons" Won over Monmouth College Marketing Students

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 20, 2026) — Monday morning's enewsletter from Marketing Innovation included a poll that asked a simple question: Did you like the Super Bowl 2026 ads?

If Monmouth College students in professor Tom Prince's "Introduction to Marketing" class had completed the poll, their majority response from the three options would've been "Eh. They were OK."

17 Feb 2026

Monmouth College to Present “Breaking Ground,” February 20-22, in Hewes Library

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 17, 2026) — A festival of new plays will be showcased at Monmouth College February 20-22, as student playwrights and directors are featured in "Breaking Ground."

The production, which features four short plays written by Monmouth students, will be staged in the Hewes Library Studio Theatre. Monmouth theatre professor Vanessa Campagna is overseeing it all.

16 Feb 2026

Dave Mann ('95) to Return to Campus to Speak at Next Monmouth Associates

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 16, 2026) — In 1969, before he was even born, eventual Monmouth College graduate Dave Mann lost his father in the Vietnam War.

Fifty-six years later, Mann visited the site of his father's death at Dak To through the 2 Sides Project.

11 Feb 2026

Brad Nahrstadt to Address Graduates at Monmouth's 169th Commencement

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 11, 2026) — A Monmouth College graduate who's paired an extremely successful legal career with shaping his world through service and leadership will deliver the keynote address at his alma mater's 169th Commencement Exercises.

Retired attorney Brad Nahrstadt ('89), who's served on the Monmouth College Board of Trustees for nearly a quarter-century, will address the Class of 2026 at noon, May 17, on Wallace Hall Plaza.

06 Feb 2026

Back for Its 46th Year at Monmouth College, Great Decisions Discussion Series to Begin February 11

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 6, 2026) — Monmouth College's annual Great Decisions series on foreign affairs will begin February 11 and run through the next-to-last Wednesday in April.

"One of my favorite aspects of this series is that we always have a diverse audience, including members of our campus community as well as the surrounding community," said political science professor Mike Nelson, who's organized the series the past several years.

02 Feb 2026

Four School Counselors — All Monmouth Alumni — Sing Praises of Their Alma Mater

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 2, 2026) — Celebrated February 2-6, National School Counseling Week's theme is "School Counselors Amplify Student Success," highlighting their role in academic, career, and social/emotional development.

28 Jan 2026

Tupananchiskamama, Peru: Monmouth College Students Spent Unforgettable J-Term There

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 28, 2026) — During the Christmas break academic session known as J-term, a group of Monmouth College students embarked on an unforgettable academic journey to Peru, combining physical challenge, cultural immersion, and historical exploration along one of the world's most iconic routes — the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

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