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Kensey Arlt was one of the members of the Monmouth College Class of 2021 who took time out on their graduation day to write down their "first destination" after Monmouth. Arlt had a job secured in professional soccer, and she has since stepped up to the big leagues in that sport, working for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.

Monmouth College's Class of 2021 had 98% outcomes rate in jobs or grad school

When it comes to Monmouth College students solving problems in the world of science, May graduate Matt Simonson had few peers. A biochemistry major, Simonson graduated summa cum laude, and he will take the next steps in his education at the University ...

Aug 1, 2022, 11:36am EDT

Pictured from left are Monmouth College students William Aidoo, Alex Boswell, Sophia Swift, Yasaer Moore, Zoie Kruse, Luis Castillo, Alondra Leon, Natalie King, Isabella Peetz and Derick Lavan.

Ten Monmouth College students discuss their 'graduate-level' summer science research

Monmouth College student Alex Boswell '23 of Dixon, Illinois, had his eyes opened recently by a research opportunity at the College. Boswell is among 10 Monmouth students who are conducting "graduate-level" research this summer as a Doc Kieft research...

Jul 25, 2022, 10:44am EDT

Midwest Conference Names 165 Scots as Academic All-Conference

Monmouth College had 165 student-athletes, representing 17 sports, named Midwest Conference Academic All-Conference on Friday. Of those 165 student-athletes, 98 represent women's teams while 67 come from men's teams. The baseball team leads the way w...

Jul 15, 2022, 11:16am EDT

Holly Tharp has served as Monmouth's controller for the past year and been on the College's staff since 2017.

Holly Tharp named Monmouth College vice president for finance and business

After a national search, Holly Tharp, who was previously Monmouth College controller, has been named vice president for finance and business at the College. She replaces Melony Sacopulos, who was named associate vice chancellor for capital financial m...

Jul 14, 2022, 3:22pm EDT

Stephanie Baugh, Monmouth College's new associate dean of academic initiatives, says her role with the core curriculum is to serve as "the coordinator of the coordinators."

Monmouth College will unveil student-focused core curriculum when fall semester opens Aug. 24

Monmouth College's academic "heart" recently underwent surgery, and it emerged stronger than ever. College faculty and staff created a new core curriculum that will be implemented this fall. Students will find it more transfer-friendly, it allows them ...

Jul 6, 2022, 11:30am EDT

“Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is a landmark of landmark cases -- a case that I will be teaching for decades to come,” said Monmouth College political science professor Andre Audette. “In striking down Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the Supreme Court dramatically altered 50 years of abortion law in the U.S.”

Broad Impact of Supreme Court's 'Dobbs' Decision Will Include Classes and Elections, According to Monmouth College Professor

The lessons from Supreme Court's Dobbs decision on abortion will be something that one Monmouth College professor predicts he "will be teaching for decades to come." "Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization is a landmark of landmark cases -- a ca...

Jun 27, 2022, 9:38am EDT

Members of the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps practice June 3 on the campus of Monmouth College.

Colts Drum & Bugle Corps to give free public performance of its competitive show on June 26 at Monmouth College

MONMOUTH, Ill. - The Drum Corps International Colts Drum & Bugle Corps from Dubuque, Iowa, will perform its 2022 competitive show "The Silk Road" at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Monmouth College's April Zorn Memorial Stadium. In addition to the free com...

Jun 16, 2022, 11:48am EDT

The Monmouth College group is pictured last month with the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the background.

Monmouth College psychology group finds that traveling to Italy is worth the wait

Like several other Monmouth College students and members of the campus community, Lillian Hucke '24 of Aledo, Illinois, was looking forward to a College-sponsored trip to Italy at the end of the semester last fall. Ultimately, though, the pandemic won ...

Jun 15, 2022, 12:22pm EDT

Included in this group photo are 50 Golden Apple Scholars who participated in a four-day institute on the Monmouth College campus in June. The scholars, who are all students at Illinois colleges and universities, are training to be teachers in the state.

Monmouth College hosts scholar institute for 50 aspiring Golden Apple teachers

Most Monmouth College students have gone home for the summer, but the campus has remained a busy place. About 160 Golden Scots returned to their alma mater the first weekend in June, and the College is hosting about the same number of individuals thr...

Jun 14, 2022, 3:48pm EDT

Monmouth College biology professor Eric Engstrom (far right) is overseeing a student crew this summer at the Educational Farm & Garden that includes, from left, Linsey Turner, Jacob Duncan, Luke Mulcrone and Xavion York. Not pictured is Gabriela Peterson.

Five Monmouth students learning about the creativity of agriculture this summer at College's Educational Farm & Garden

Creativity in the workplace is something typically associated with a profession related to the fine arts, but Monmouth College biology professor Eric Engstrom points out that creativity is also part of daily life in agriculture. This summer, Engstrom ...

Jun 9, 2022, 6:08pm 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.