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Benedictine University Receives $1.58 Million NSF Grant to Expand STEM Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
Benedictine University (BenU) has been awarded a $1.58 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program. This highly competitive award will fund the creation of BenSTEMS: Empowering Futures in STEM through Academic, Social, and Financial Supports, a comprehensive initiative that will strengthen support systems for undergraduate…
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Game Ready & Ice Cold: How Plunge Chill is Helping Redhawks Recover Smarter
Thanks to 2025-26 Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) President, Angie Moreno, a new partnership has been established with Plunge Chill. After meeting with senior Basketball Player Angie, we learned that our student-athletes needed better recovery options—especially access to ice baths. That sparked research and outreach, leading to an exciting new partnership with Plunge Chill to…
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Benedictine University’s Chris Radomski Named to USA Deaf Men’s National Volleyball Team
Benedictine University (BenU) student Chris Radomski has been named to the USA Deaf Men’s National Volleyball Team and will represent the United States at the Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan this November. Radomski, who previously competed with the team at the Deaf World Championships in Okinawa last summer, continues to make an impact on the international…
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Alum Reflects on her BenU Journey
BenU alum Megan Fast, ’22, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a minor in Physics and is now pursuing her PhD in Physical Chemistry at Texas A&M University. Her journey reflects her passion for science and her dedication to making a positive impact on the world. Fast credits her time ϸ…
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Benedictine University and Niche Direct Admissions Now Offering Immediate Acceptance and Scholarships for Qualified Students
Benedictine University (BenU) has announced the launch of an innovative new program to simplify and streamline the admissions process for students and families through a partnership with Niche Direct Admissions®. Based on the information provided in their Niche profile, qualified students across Illinois and the U.S. who meet Benedictine University’s enrollment criteria will immediately be…
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Benedictine University and the Diocese of Phoenix Announce Transformative Educational Partnership
Benedictine University (BenU) has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Diocese of Phoenix that will create new pathways to Catholic higher education for students throughout the region. This strategic partnership guarantees admission to Benedictine University for graduates of Diocese high schools while providing significant financial support to make a values-based education more…
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Eagles and Redhawks Volleyball Earn Prestigious AVCA Academic Award
Benedictine University’s (BenU) women’s volleyball teams have been recognized for their academic excellence, with both the Eagles and Redhawks earning the 2025 American Volleyball Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. This honor celebrates programs that maintain a year-long grade-point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. A record-breaking 1,450 collegiate and high school volleyball…
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Benedictine University Women’s Basketball Earns Top Academic Honors
The Benedictine University women’s basketball earns academic honors, receiving recognition for excellence and earning a spot in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 with the fifth-highest team grade-point average (GPA) in NCAA Division III. The Eagles posted an impressive 3.814 cumulative GPA during the 2024-25 season, marking them as the only Northern…
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Benedictine University Hosts Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference
Benedictine University (BenU) recently welcomed the Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference, an inspiring three-day event that brought together nearly 2,000 teens, priests, volunteers, and vendors for a powerful encounter with faith. The conference, part of the Steubenville Youth Conferences hosted by Partnership for Youth (PFY), aims to evangelize, equip, and empower young Catholics to live as…
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Benedictine University Unveils New Stadium Turf at Sports Complex
Benedictine University unveils new stadium turf at the Sports Complex, allowing BenU Athletics to kick off the fall sports season with a major upgrade. The new stadium AstroTurf is a state-of-the-art synthetic playing surface that will enhance performance and durability for Eagles athletes across multiple sports, including football, soccer, and lacrosse. The multi-million-dollar facility, a…
