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Lotz's excellence in teaching comes from long line of mentors and her love for the job
Stacy Lotz, who is this year's recipient of Monmouth College's prestigious Hatch Award for Excellence in Teaching, can trace the beginnings of her long career as an art professor to a fateful conversation with Galesburg High School art teacher Jimmie C...
Sep 25, 2020, 11:37am EDT
Five members of Monmouth College's Class of 2020 featured in art exhibit in Everett Gallery
Three May graduates of Monmouth College and two students who are completing their degrees this semester are featured in the "2020 Senior Art Exhibition," which is on display through Oct. 8 in the Len G. Everett Gallery of the College's Hewes Library. ...
Sep 24, 2020, 11:48am EDT
Monmouth College professor Andre Audette receives national advising award from political science honor society
As an undergraduate student, Monmouth College political science professor Andre Audette was inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society. A decade later, Audette was one of four individuals from around the country selec...
Sep 23, 2020, 12:30pm EDT
Bloomer '83 named recipient of Monmouth College's Distinguished Alumnus Award
A 1983 graduate with a long record of service and successful leadership is this year's recipient of Monmouth College's Distinguished Alumnus Award. During his tenure in the United States Armed Forces, Col. Steve Bloomer served in several leadership ...
Sep 21, 2020, 5:08pm EDT
Senior Vannaken a 'Workhorse' for Scots' Statistical Staff
"Who comes up with those stats?" is an often-asked question when dissecting a game. For the past four years at Monmouth College, it's primarily been Austin Vannaken, a senior business administration and wellness administration double major from East Ga...
Sep 21, 2020, 4:00am EDT
Mental Health Professionals Share Tips for Well-Being with Scots' Student-Athletes
A year ago, Dr. Frank Clark '02, spoke to a large gathering of Monmouth College student-athletes, urging them to take as much interest in their mental health as they do in their physical well-being. Fast forward to this September, and his message has e...
Sep 17, 2020, 4:00am EDT
Monmouth College classics professor Bob Simmons to publish book on winning friends, influencing people in ancient Athens
Although it draws upon writers from more than 2,400 years ago, a forthcoming book by Monmouth College classics professor Bob Simmons will offer several parallels to modern times. Simmons recently secured a book deal with the international publisher...
Sep 16, 2020, 4:51pm EDT
Monmouth College Continues Strong Showing in National Rankings
A continuing commitment to academic excellence has helped Monmouth College maintain its status as a vibrant national liberal arts college. The college is ranked No. 127 in the "National Liberal Arts Colleges" category in the latest edition of U.S. N...
Sep 14, 2020, 8:10pm EDT
The show will go on: Monmouth College's FusionFest VII to be held outside Sept. 19
During any academic year, Monmouth College's FusionFest event represents a way for students to return to their roots in theatre. During an academic year with a pandemic, a return to roots is even more the case. "One of the great benefits of FusionFe...
Sep 14, 2020, 11:37am EDT
Monmouth Student-Athletes, Personnel Adjusting Quickly to New Training Room Protocols
Two weeks into the new training room protocol at Monmouth College, head athletic trainer Bob Foster has no complaints as the Fighting Scots' student-athletes have quickly picked up on the new COVID safety measures. "They've adjusted very quickly," s...
Sep 14, 2020, 4:00am EDT