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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
Monmouth College's 'Tuesday Afternoon Politics' debuts with discussion of presidential race
A new political discussion forum made its debut at Monmouth College on Sept. 8, featuring a lively one-hour exchange about the upcoming presidential election. Hosted by Mike Nelson, chair of the College's political science department, the initial "T...
Sep 10, 2020, 11:00am EDT
West Peoria's Edmonds to receive Monmouth College's Distinguished Young Alumnus honor
The recipient of this year's Distinguished Young Alumnus honor has an extensive family history with Monmouth College, and his connection with his alma mater figures to remain strong for many years. Zak Edmonds followed his father, Jay Edmonds '71, u...
Sep 9, 2020, 5:52pm EDT
Talented artist Cornelius making an impression early in her Monmouth College career
No longer needing to brush up on her lines as librarian Marian Paroo for a high school production of The Music Man, Grace Cornelius turned her attention to art and to a collection that's continued to grow during her freshman year at Monmouth College. ...
Sep 9, 2020, 5:47pm EDT
Illinois state Sen. Mattie Hunter '76 to be featured at Monmouth College's Constitution Day event
Two Monmouth College political science programs will come together Sept. 15, when Illinois state Sen. Mattie Hunter '76 will be the featured speaker for the College's annual observance of Constitution Day. The Zoom session featuring Hunter will doub...
Sep 9, 2020, 10:50am EDT