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Scots' Women's Soccer Earns Fourth National Academic Award in Five Years
For the fourth time in the last five seasons, the Monmouth College women's soccer team was named an All-Academic team by the United Soccer Coaches. After claiming All-Academic Team status for the 2017-18 season, the Scots returned to the list for th...
Oct 1, 2020, 4:00am EDT
Monmouth College to celebrate 'Homecoming @ Home' Oct. 5-10
An unusual year full of unusual circumstances has led to a creative approach for this year's Homecoming activities at Monmouth College. Rather than the usual sentiment urging alumni to "come home for Homecoming," the College will be celebrating "Hom...
Sep 30, 2020, 12:23pm EDT
Lotz's excellence in teaching comes from long line of mentors and her love for the job
Stacy Lotz, who is this year's recipient of Monmouth College's prestigious Hatch Award for Excellence in Teaching, can trace the beginnings of her long career as an art professor to a fateful conversation with Galesburg High School art teacher Jimmie C...
Sep 25, 2020, 11:37am EDT
Five members of Monmouth College's Class of 2020 featured in art exhibit in Everett Gallery
Three May graduates of Monmouth College and two students who are completing their degrees this semester are featured in the "2020 Senior Art Exhibition," which is on display through Oct. 8 in the Len G. Everett Gallery of the College's Hewes Library. ...
Sep 24, 2020, 11:48am EDT
Monmouth College professor Andre Audette receives national advising award from political science honor society
As an undergraduate student, Monmouth College political science professor Andre Audette was inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society. A decade later, Audette was one of four individuals from around the country selec...
Sep 23, 2020, 12:30pm EDT
Bloomer '83 named recipient of Monmouth College's Distinguished Alumnus Award
A 1983 graduate with a long record of service and successful leadership is this year's recipient of Monmouth College's Distinguished Alumnus Award. During his tenure in the United States Armed Forces, Col. Steve Bloomer served in several leadership ...
Sep 21, 2020, 5:08pm EDT
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