Category Archives: Millikin University

LISTEN: Milli-Fest with Molly Berry, Jenn Gidrey and Leah Flint
April 2, 2026 - Molly Berry of Millikin University and students, Jenn Gidrey and Leah Flint, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Milli-Fest Community Celebration and events planning class. Listen ...
Lindsay Romano Apr 02, 2026

LISTEN: Dr. Dean Pribbenow talks about Millikin University's legacy and his upcoming inauguration
April 1, 2026 - Millikin University President Dr. Dean Pribbenow joined Byers & Co to talk about the legacy of Millikin, its future, and his upcoming inauguration. Listen to the podcast now!
Lindsay Romano Apr 01, 2026

Millikin Launches Accelerated Online Elementary Education Program
March 26, 2026- Millikin University has launched a new accelerated online elementary education program designed for transfer students and non-traditional learners. The program, offered through the uni...
Lindsay Romano Mar 26, 2026

LISTEN: Meet Made It Millikin featured student Carissa Guerrier with Matthew Flaten
March 25, 2026 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University and student Carissa Guerrier joined Byers & Co to talk about Carissa's experience at Millikin and what lead to her selection as a Made It Mil...
Lindsay Romano Mar 25, 2026

Film Music Concerts Coming to Kirkland Fine Arts Center March 27th
March 22, 2026- Millikin University will present a day of film music concerts March 27 at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center as part of its Artist Series. Two performances are scheduled, including "The Mus...
Lindsay Romano Mar 22, 2026

LISTEN: Matthew Flaten previews upcoming shows at Kirkland on Millikin University's campus
March 18, 2026 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about upcoming shows at Kirkland Fine Arts Center including the Decatur Park District's production of Matilda the M...
Lindsay Romano Mar 18, 2026

"Matilda the Musical Jr." Coming to Kirkland Fine Arts Center
March 16, 2026 - A youth production of Matilda the Musical Jr. will take the stage March 20-22 at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center as part of the venue's 2025-26 Artist Series. The show, based on the nov...
Lindsay Romano Mar 16, 2026

Macon County Continuum of Care to Highlight 2026 Homelessness Data at Community Breakfast
March 22, 2026 - The Macon County Continuum of Care will host its annual Community Breakfast on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 8 a.m. at The Salvation Army, 229 W. Main Street in Decatur. The event is fre...
Lindsay Romano Mar 16, 2026

Documentary on Millikin University Founder to Premiere with Decatur Screenings
March 9, 2026 - A new documentary exploring the life and legacy of James Millikin will premiere this spring with several public screenings in Decatur. The film, The Original Big Blue: The Life & T...
Lindsay Romano Mar 09, 2026

LISTEN: Scovill Prize winning student Oakley Tate and Matthew Flaten of Millikin on Byers & Co
March 4, 2026 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University and student, Oakley Tate, joined Byers & Co to talk about the annual Honors Convocation and Annual Awards, the Scovill Prize, and Oakley's exp...
Lindsay Romano Mar 04, 2026