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More than 200 years after his birth, Lincoln continues to stand as a model of self-education
In the 215 years since he was born, Abraham Lincoln is remembered not only as the U.S. president who led the nation through the Civil War but also as an example of the early 19th century self-educated citizen. "Lincoln did not have a lot of formal edu...
Feb 12, 2024, 2:00am EST
Scots Win 17 Events at Roger Haynes Invitational on Saturday
The Monmouth College track and field teams hosted the Roger Haynes Invitational on Saturday with 17 overall wins and nearly 40 personal bests. Midwest Conference foes Illinois College, Beloit and Knox attended the meet as did William Woods and Sauk Val...
Feb 10, 2024, 11:05pm EST
Scots Fall to Ripon in Home Finale
The Monmouth College women's basketball lost the home finale to first-place Ripon College 82-42 on Saturday. Neither team started strong from the field as Ripon made three free throws and Ella Goodrich (Minonk, Illinois) made one for Monmouth. Ashley ...
Feb 10, 2024, 10:04pm EST
Scots Lead at Half but Ripon Wins in Overtime
The Monmouth College men's basketball team led by 15 in the second half but eventually fell in overtime 83-75 to Ripon College on Saturday in the home finale. The Scots (13-10, 7-7) and Ripon are now tied for the fourth and final MWC Tournament spot an...
Feb 10, 2024, 9:46pm EST
Sepich Wins Singles Match, Scots Drop Pair in Iowa
The Monmouth College men's tennis team began their spring season on Saturday with a pair of matches in Iowa. The Scots lost to Simpson College 6-1 and fell to host Luther College 9-0 in the second match of the day. Sawyer Day (Kansas City, Missouri) a...
Feb 10, 2024, 9:32pm EST
The personal touch: Monmouth College alumni team up to help their clients reach their fitness goals in Peoria
Part of the Monmouth College mission statement reads to "empower students to reach their full potential ... and shape their communities." A group of Monmouth alumni, led by 2014 graduate Patrick Thompson, is helping to shape the Peoria, Illinois, com...
Feb 9, 2024, 12:33pm EST
Monmouth College alumni trio to share their unique agribusiness story at Feb. 15 Associates luncheon
Three Monmouth College alumni who run local farms have joined forces to become small business partners, as well, and the trio will discuss their unique story at the next meeting of Monmouth Associates. Julie Larson Martin '00 and Jared '07 and Rachel...
Feb 8, 2024, 4:21pm EST
'The Putback': A most memorable shot for a most interesting Fighting Scot
The player his men's basketball teammates call "the most interesting man in the world" just hit the most memorable shot of the season, lifting Monmouth College to a 65-64 victory over archrival Knox Tuesday night. Sophomore center Turner Plumer of Ca...
Feb 8, 2024, 3:23pm EST
Monmouth College launches marketing major, minor with focus on 'creativity informed by data'
Monmouth College students have learned about marketing for years, but beginning this fall, they'll have the opportunity to focus on the growing discipline as a marketing major or minor. Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, Monmouth will offer an in...
Feb 7, 2024, 10:03am EST
Beach and Stearns in Double Figures in Loss at Knox
The Monmouth College women's basketball lost 69-53 at Knox on Tuesday night. The Scots host Ripon on Saturday in the home finale. Knox scored the first four points before Kynlee Stearns (Gilson, Illinois) scored in the lane on a feed from Ashley Jone...
Feb 6, 2024, 11:26pm EST