01 Nov 2024

Karli Strom Defends Her Top Advocate Title in Monmouth College's Moot Court Competition

By Barry McNamara

While waiting for the panel of judges to render their verdict, the four finalists were able to breathe a sigh of relief. Pictured from left are Taylor Whitaker, Dean Duncan, Shannon Smith, and Karli Strom. The Top Advocate honor went to Strom for the second year in a row

31 Oct 2024

Smash a Squash: Bring Your Pumpkins to Monmouth College's Farm on November 9

By Barry McNamara

Biology professor Eric Engstrom is shown conducting a tour of the Monmouth College Educational Farm in June

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 31, 2024) — Wait! Stop! Don't throw away that pumpkin!

The good folks at the Monmouth College Educational Farm would like to have them, and there are several reasons for their plea to bring them pumpkins at 10AM, November 9.

28 Oct 2024

Monmouth College Students Have Been Active in Preparation for Election Day 2024

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2024) — Reproductive rights and the Israeli-Hamas conflict are among the issues that Monmouth College students are weighing as Election Day — November 5 — draws ever closer.

23 Oct 2024

Upcoming Events at Monmouth College

By Barry McNamara

A trick-or-treater stops by the annual Halloween event sponsored by Monmouth College's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 23, 2024) — Children looking to hit the jack-o'-lantern jackpot are advised to make a trip to Monmouth College on Halloween.

21 Oct 2024

Recipient of Monmouth's Prestigious Hatch Award for Excellence in Teaching, Connell Focuses on Developing “Broadly-Educated” Graduates

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 21, 2024) — When Monmouth College added a marketing major earlier this year, that caused one of its biggest advocates, business professor Mike Connell, to reflect on his three decades on campus.

18 Oct 2024

“Mustangs, Mariners, and Moose'” the Latest in Pio's Series on College Nicknames, Mascots

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 18, 2024) — Chris Pio is nothing if not thorough.

The former Monmouth College star athlete, championship-winning coach and detail-driven sports information director has completed — almost — an ambitious project he started many years ago.

16 Oct 2024

Dramatic, Emotional Piece Inspired by Beethoven Will Highlight Monmouth College's Fall Choir Concert on October 19

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 16, 2024) — Fall is in the air, and three Monmouth College choral groups will celebrate that October 19 when they present their annual fall concert.

Under the direction of music professor Tim Pahel (above), the Chorale and the Chamber Choir will be part of the event, which will be held at 7:30PM in the Kasch Performance Hall of Dahl Chapel and Auditorium and is free and open to the public.

08 Oct 2024

From Passion to Purpose: The Journey of Monmouth College Student's Nobody's Favorite Clothing Line

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 8, 2024) — Fashion has always been a canvas for self-expression, and for Monmouth College student Damarian Stark ('25) of Roscoe, Illinois, it has been a lifelong passion.

03 Oct 2024

Monmouth Tunes into Creativity as It Celebrates World College Radio Day on October 4

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 3, 2024) — Monmouth College helps its students discover their vocation and, in some cases, their voice. With exposure to the college's radio station, they can sometimes do both at the same time.

02 Oct 2024

Monmouth College Professors Bob Simmons, David Wright Share Hatch Award for Scholarship and Creative Work

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2024) — A pair of faculty members who were recently promoted to full professor shared Monmouth College's Hatch Award for Scholarship and Creative Work this year.

Classics professor Bob Simmons (left) and English professor David Wright (center) were the honorees.

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