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One journey ends, another begins for Monmouth College's Class of 2025
A funny thing happened to incoming first-year student David Dessin as he made his way from Bradenton, Florida, for the start of his Monmouth College experience, joining more than 200 other members of the Class of 2025 who officially matriculated at a S...
Aug 22, 2021, 12:26pm EDT
Monmouth's new students to be welcomed Aug. 21 by enthusiastic orientation leaders
Before this week is over, more than 200 new first-year students will arrive at Monmouth College, where they will be welcomed by the entire campus community in what College officials hope will be "as normal an orientation as possible." Chief among thos...
Aug 17, 2021, 3:58pm EDT
Monmouth College students, faculty, staff and guests will be expected to wear face masks while inside buildings' public spaces
Monmouth College President Clarence R. Wyatt sent the following message Thursday morning about COVID-19 protocols to the College community. *** August 5, 2021 Dear Fellow Scots, As we prepare what promises to be an exciting 2021-22 school year, I ...
Aug 5, 2021, 2:39pm EDT
Illinois Native Megan Jones Named Monmouth College Women's Basketball Head Coach
Central Illinois native Megan Jones has been named Monmouth College women's basketball head coach. Jones comes to Monmouth from Luther College in Iowa where she was an assistant coach for the last three seasons while also serving as the Assistant Coor...
Aug 5, 2021, 6:00am EDT
Monmouth graduate Ouellette named College's interim chaplain
Monmouth College did not have to look far to find the right person to serve as interim chaplain for the 2021-22 academic year. The Rev. Brandon Ouellette, pastor of Faith United Presbyterian Church, just one block south of campus, will fill the role a...
Aug 4, 2021, 11:48am EDT
$1 million commitment from trustee pushes Monmouth College 'Light This Candle' campaign past $66 million
A $1 million commitment from a Monmouth College trustee will benefit both the students and faculty of the liberal arts college by providing funds to develop young faculty and support student tutors. Trustee Mark Taylor of Houston, a 1978 Monmouth grad...
Aug 3, 2021, 11:01am EDT
As They Prepare for Start of School Year, Monmouth College Students Receive $1,900 Grant, Thanks to Federal Aid Legislation
The final touches are being made on campus as Monmouth College students are set to return later this month for the start of the 2021-22 school year. And Monmouth students have already received a little help before the start of fall classes. Thanks t...
Aug 2, 2021, 4:46pm EDT
Asplund a participant in Monmouth College's Kieft Summer Research Program
Isaac Asplund, a senior from Oneida, Illinois, was one of 12 Monmouth College students to participate in the school's Kieft Summer Research Program. An intensive eight-week experience that gives students excellent preparation for graduate or professio...
Jul 30, 2021, 4:22pm EDT
Sellers a participant in Monmouth College's Kieft Summer Research Program
Jaidlyn Sellers, a senior from Tremont, Illinois, was one of 12 Monmouth College students to participate in the school's Kieft Summer Research Program. An intensive eight-week experience that gives students excellent preparation for graduate or profes...
Jul 30, 2021, 4:21pm EDT
Oradiegwu a participant in Monmouth College's Kieft Summer Research Program
Jonathan Oradiegwu, a senior from Richmond, Texas, was one of 12 Monmouth College students to participate in the school's Kieft Summer Research Program. An intensive eight-week experience that gives students excellent preparation for graduate or profe...
Jul 30, 2021, 4:19pm EDT