10 Jan 2024

In Very Political Year, Monmouth College's Robin Johnson Will Use Film to Give His Students Perspective

By Barry McNamara

The 1997 movie Wag the Dog is on Monmouth College political science lecturer Robin Johnson's list for his "Film and Politics" class this semester

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 10, 2024) — A Monmouth College political-science class will be back by popular demand this semester.

For the second time, the department's Robin Johnson will teach "Film and Politics," a course that examines both the politics of moviemaking and politics in the movies.

02 Jan 2024

Monmouth College Political Science Class Uses Survey Experiment to Learn More About Polarization in US

By Barry McNamara

The students in Monmouth College professor Andre Audette's class found that Republicans were more likely than Democrats to want to discipline a professor but were also more likely to say that it is the professor's right and academic freedom to make such comments

19 Dec 2023

Coming in 2024: New Look for Monmouth's Public Square, Thanks to $3 Million Project

By Barry McNamara

Shane Larson, senior vice president at Hutchison Engineering Inc., detailed the plans for Monmouth's "Historic Downtown Square Revitalization" at Monday's Rotary Club meeting

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 19, 2023) — Slower traffic around a more scenic Public Square and additional downtown parking spaces are among the highlights of a multi-million-dollar project set to get underway in 2024 in Monmouth.

18 Dec 2023

After Award-Winning Teaching Career, Monmouth College's Peterson to Begin Work as US Asylum Officer

By Barry McNamara

Monmouth College communication studies professor Trudi Peterson has retired from teaching to become an asylum officer for the federal government

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 18, 2023) — For 25 years, Trudi Peterson has shaped Monmouth College students' lives. Now, the much-honored communication studies professor will look to do the same in another role for people who have turned to the United States for help.

15 Dec 2023

Alexander Martinez-Urbina of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, Commissioned as Army officer in Monmouth College Ceremony

By Barry McNamara

Alexander Martinez-Urbina is congratulated on his achievement by Lt Col Mark Christiansen, commander of the Leatherneck Battalion

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 15, 2023) — Back in May, Alexander Martinez-Urbina of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, was listed in the program for Monmouth College's 166th Commencement Exercises, along with nearly 200 other members of the Class of 2023.

14 Dec 2023

Monmouth College's Karen Ogorzalek Completes Decade-Long Journey to Visit Every Presidential Library

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIA (December 14, 2023) — Monmouth College and United States presidents are linked in some very interesting ways, most notably the school's 2000 Commencement address, which was delivered by the 41st chief executive, George H W Bush. His predecessor, Ronald Reagan, once lived just two blocks south of campus.

12 Dec 2023

Monmouth College Political Analyst Robin Johnson Sizes Up '24 Presidential Race, Which Kicks Off January 15 in Iowa

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 12, 2023) — "The cake is baked."

That was the headline-making declaration last week by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, referring to former President Donald Trump's status as a shoo-in to receive his party's nomination in the 2024 election.

29 Nov 2023

Thanks for Giving: Monmouth College Professor Michael Connell Recognized for Reaching Ten-Gallon Mark in Blood Donations

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 29, 2023) — Monmouth College business and economics professor Michael Connell gave his first pint of blood when he was a high-school student in Flora, Illinois. For the years of his generosity that have followed, Connell recently received a special pin from the American Red Cross for donating a total of ten gallons, or eighty pints, of his A-positive blood.

24 Nov 2023

Cold Temps, Warm Hearts: Vanessa Treat Wetterling ('96) Has Spearheaded Local Food Drive for 23 Years

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 24, 2023) — An idea that started in Iowa has taken roots in Monmouth, and that's thanks to a Monmouth College graduate with a passion for helping her community.

Vanessa Treat Wetterling ('96) has spearheaded the community's enormously-successful Freezing for Food effort for nearly a quarter century, assisted by an army of volunteers. This year's Freezing for Food will be November 29-December 1 in downtown Monmouth.

21 Nov 2023

Three Opportunities in Early December to Celebrate Christmas at Monmouth College

By Barry McNamara

Monmouth music faculty member Tom Clark brought a bit of holiday cheer to last year's "Christmas at Monmouth" concert, and he'll once again be on the stage December 2, leading the College's vocal groups

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 21, 2023) — The holiday spirit will be in abundance at Monmouth College in December, with three Christmas events scheduled in a five-day span.

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