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Anti-racism activist Jane Elliott to speak Sept. 26 at Monmouth College

Renowned educator and activist Jane Elliott will bring her anti-racism message to Monmouth College. Elliott will speak about "The Anatomy of Prejudice: Jane Elliott Public" at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 in the College's Dahl Chapel and Auditorium. Her talk, wh...

Sep 18, 2018, 3:50pm EDT

Monmouth College to observe Constitution Day with discussion about presidential powers

Presidential powers and constraints will be discussed by three Monmouth College political science professors to commemorate this year's Constitution Day. Titled "Article II: Checks and Balances and Presidential Powers," the discussion will be held a...

Sep 17, 2018, 12:26pm EDT

Monmouth College students and their families always seem to be smiling during Family Weekend. The College will host its annual three-day event Sept. 21-23.

Sept. 20-23 events at Monmouth College

Monmouth Associates program kicks off with talk about study-abroad trip to Sumatra A program about a recent study-abroad trip to Southeast Asia will kick off the 2018-19 Monmouth College Associates luncheon series. Monmouth biology professor...

Sep 14, 2018, 9:45am EDT

Monmouth College Receives $200,000 Grant from Mellon Foundation

Monmouth College has received a grant from one of the largest foundations in the United States to strengthen its liberal arts curriculum. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation of New York has given the College a $200,000 grant to revise and bolster its in...

Sep 13, 2018, 6:43pm EDT

India and Nepal were two of the countries showcased at last year's Cultural Festival at Monmouth College. This year's event will be held Sept. 15.

Upcoming events at Monmouth College

Chicago artist Christine Rojek to present sculpture workshop at Monmouth College Chicago-based artist Christine Rojek will present a free sculpture workshop at Monmouth College on Sept. 13. Open to the public, the three-hour workshop will be...

Sep 11, 2018, 12:37pm EDT

Julia Oakson of Lombard, left, and Shannon Wilbourne of Chicago have been named the inaugural William J. and Beverly Goldsborough Scholars at Monmouth College.

Freshmen Make History at Monmouth College

Two Chicagoland residents are making history at Monmouth College. Julia Oakson of Lombard and Shannon Wilbourne of Chicago have been named the inaugural William J. and Beverly Goldsborough Scholars at the national liberal arts college. Monmouth's...

Sep 11, 2018, 11:34am EDT

Freshmen Julia Oakson of Lombard, left, and Shannon Wilbourne of Chicago have been named the inaugural William J. and Beverly Goldsborough Scholars at Monmouth College.

Chicagoland Residents Make History at Monmouth College

Sep 11, 2018, 11:22am EDT

Monmouth College Rises in U.S. News & World Report College Rankings

Strong leadership and a major investment in academic quality have helped Monmouth College continue its ascent in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges. The guide's 2019 rankings, released Sept. 10, placed Monmouth No. 135 nationally among the public...

Sep 10, 2018, 12:08am EDT

Nancy St. Ledger (fourth from left) is flanked by faculty she serves in Monmouth College's Center for Science and Business. St. Ledger began working at the college on Sept. 6, 1973.

St. Ledger celebrated for 45 years of service to Monmouth College faculty, students

Nancy St. Ledger didn't expect to receive a permanent position when she was hired in 1973 to be a part-time secretary for Monmouth College's chief fundraiser. But 45 years to the day after she started work at the College on Sept. 6, 1973, the Monmou...

Sep 7, 2018, 11:00am EDT

Classics professor Bob Simmons will kick off Monmouth College's Great Lectures Series at 10 a.m. Sept. 8 in the Pattee Auditorium of the Center for Science and Business.

New lecture series will 'kick off' prior to Monmouth's first home football game

Fighting Scots football coach Chad Braun won't be the only Monmouth College faculty member delivering an important pre-game speech this fall. An addition to the College's pre-game activities is the Great Lectures Series. It will debut Sept. 8 in con...

Sep 5, 2018, 4:19pm 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.