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The Monmouth group is pictured at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.

Monmouth College group studies apartheid during two-week trip to South Africa

A Monmouth College group traveled halfway around the world to see firsthand another nation's issues involving race. Eleven students visited South Africa for two weeks in May, led by psychology professors Tara McCoy and Joan Wertz. Director of Global...
Jun 14, 2019, 10:44am EDT
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Monmouth College students and faculty are pictured with their guides at Punta Gallinas, the northernmost point in South America.

Monmouth College students make pilgrimage to sacred sites in Colombia

"A pilgrimage might be difficult, but you have a goal and are trying to attain it," said Monmouth College biology professor James Godde. That neatly summarized the recent travels of the College's 12-student trip to Colombia, which was offered throug...
Jun 14, 2019, 10:42am EDT
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Maddie Baker of Galesburg, Ill., who graduated from Monmouth College in May, has been hired to be the new Latin teacher at Monmouth-Roseville High School.

Monmouth College graduate Maddie Baker to teach Latin at Monmouth-Roseville

A few months ago, the Latin program at Monmouth-Roseville High School was in jeopardy. Thanks to a Monmouth College graduate, the distinguished program will be able to continue. May graduate Maddie Baker of Galesburg, Ill., was recently hired to ...
Jun 6, 2019, 9:31am EDT
This year's group of 38 Monmouth students who participated in the College's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

Monmouth College's income tax assistance program honored for service excellence

For two decades, Monmouth College students have helped prepare thousands of income tax returns for area residents. And earlier this spring, the program was recognized as one of the community's assets, earning the prestigious Service Excellence Award at...
Jun 5, 2019, 3:45pm EDT
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Stephanie and Brian Baugh

Works by Monmouth College art professors on display at two area locations

Paintings by Monmouth College art professors Brian and Stephanie Baugh are on display at two of Monmouth's more popular civic places - the Buchanan Center for the Arts and the Warren County History Museum. The couple will talk about their works and ...
Jun 4, 2019, 10:49am EDT
Professor Tom Prince was recently honored with Monmouth College's Hatch Award for Excellence in Service.

'Busy' business professor Tom Prince is recipient of Monmouth College's Hatch Award for service

Tom Prince's mark can be found all over Monmouth College's Center for Science and Business. For his many contributions to making the building and all of the College a better place, it was announced during the College's May 12 commencement ceremony that...
May 31, 2019, 10:11am EDT
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Monmouth College's Doner receives prestigious Fulbright Summer Institute selection

For the second straight year, a Monmouth College student will spend three weeks studying in Scotland through the prestigious Fulbright Summer Institute program. Joe Doner '21 of Arlington Heights, Ill., has received a spot to study July 22-Aug. 10 a...
May 23, 2019, 9:04am EDT
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Kathy Haas retiring after 34 years of service to Monmouth College's athletic office

Monmouth College's online Redbook officially lists Kathy Haas as "administrative assistant." But during her 34-year career, Haas was much more than an assistant to the hundreds of students and coaches who have been part of the College's athletics depar...
May 21, 2019, 9:56am EDT
Yulissa Avila (left) and Elizabeth Smith are the first graduates of Monmouth College's new Peace Corps Prep Program.

Avila, Smith are first of Monmouth College's Peace Corps Prep Program graduates

Monmouth College study-abroad trips changed the direction of May graduates Yulissa Avila '19 and Elizabeth Smith '19. It also helped the pair make history as they were the first two Monmouth students to complete the College's Peace Corps Prep Progra...
May 21, 2019, 9:15am EDT
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Hannah Rillie

Rillie helped make Monmouth College's art collection more accessible to students

Before enrolling later this year at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to pursue a master's degree in art history, 2018 Monmouth College graduate Hannah Rillie of Morrison, Ill., used a gap year to help make the College's art collection more accessi...
May 21, 2019, 9:04am EDT
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Founded in 1853 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Monmouth College provides a transformative educational experience within a caring community of learners. A residential liberal arts college that is the birthplace of the women's fraternity movement, Monmouth College empowers students to realize their full potential, live meaningful lives, pursue successful careers, and shape their communities and the world through service and leadership.

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